Milwaukee station flips to country
An adult hits station in Milwaukee is changing to a country format today. Magnum Media-owned WVTY is now known as “92.1 VTY Country.” The change comes the same day that WKTI in Milwaukee changed from a country format to sports….
Chair’s Column: For The Birds
Have you ever seen those huge flocks of starlings flying in formation, changing directions in the blink of an eye? They look like giant clouds of birds moving in the same general direction before they inexplicably change course. According to…
WRST named Radio Station of the Year
UW-Oshkosh student radio station WRST-FM has been named Radio Station of the Year by the College Media Association. The Pinnacle Award winners were recognized this week at the CMA Convention in Louisville.
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about lessons to be learned from a flock of starlings. WBA President and CEO Michelle…
Wisconsin FOIC marks 40 years of protecting openness
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council held an event Tuesday at the State Capitol to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Council and its supporters gathered in the Assembly Parlor to hear about the beginnings of the Council and the many…
Koser named UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni
WBA Hall of Famer Tom Koser has been named a UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni. Distinguished alumni are identified as those who are a strong contributor to his or her profession, recognized in their community or workplace with awards, a contributor to…
Brooks leaving WTMJ-AM for San Francisco
WTMJ-AM Director of Programming and News Eric Brooks is leaving Milwaukee for San Francisco. Brooks will be Assistant News Director at News Radio KCBS San Francisco. Brooks was at WTMJ for eight years and is credited with making countless contributions to the…
Wisconsin native remembered for long broadcasting career
A Wisconsin native who was a well-known weathercaster in Eau Claire early in his career and spent more than 50 years in broadcasting has died. Howard Trickey died Oct. 22 in Florida. He was 93. Born in Knapp, Trickey was…
Watch panel discussion about threats against broadcasters
A panel discussion at the Broadcasters Clinic talked about the safety of broadcasters and journalists in light of new threats. The panel discussion titled “Personal Safety in Today’s Broadcasting Environment” was led by WLUK-TV News Director and WBA Board member…
