Journalists working hard on the U.S. Senate debate
The moderator and five panelists taking part in the WBA Foundation’s U.S. Senate debate met on Friday to prepare for Saturday’s debate in Wausau. Moderator Jill Geisler spent the afternoon with local journalists Holly Chilsen, Chris Conley, Melissa Langbehn, Ben…
Music Modernization Act signed into law
President Trump signed the Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA) into law today, putting into effect the first reform of music copyright law in decades. The legislation formally establishes a role for Congress as the Department…
Eau Claire film series puts focus on journalism
An effort to draw attention to the work of journalism in local communities is bringing people together to watch films in the Eau Claire area. Monday’s showing of “Spotlight” is part of Wisconsin Humanities Council project called “Beyond The Headlines.”…
First of two WBA debates happening Saturday
The first of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 85 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir will…
Student scholarship competition extended one week
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is extending it’s scholarship competition by one week. The WBA Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements…
Milbourn retires after 50 years in TV news
An anchor at a Green Bay TV station is retiring after 50 years in TV news. Tom Milbourn started as a rookie radio announced at age 15. He’s been in Wisconsin for more than 40 years, and in the Green…
Stations host cancer walk to raise awareness
About 1,000 people turned out for a breast cancer walk hosted by a radio and TV station in Milwaukee. V100.7 (WKKV-FM) hosted the seventh annual 3K Cracker Barrel Sista Strut on Oct. 6, along with their media partner, Fox 6…
Kellogg remembered for commitment to news
A Madison man is being remembered for his dedication to the news business. Blake Reid Kellogg died Wednesday at the age of 87. He grew up in South Dakota, served in the military and completed a degree in journalism. He…
Updated carriage list available for WBA Foundation debates
The first of two WBA Foundation political debates is coming up this week and stations across the state are making plans to carry the debate. An updated list of stations carrying the debates can be viewed here: Oct. 13…
