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Station gathers cold weather gear to help families

A central Wisconsin television station collected more than 2,000 coats, boots, scarves and hats during its inaugural Warm Up Wisconsin campaign. WAOW led a campaign with assistance from other Wausau area businesses. The donations will help families in need throughout…

Engineer marks 30 years at stations

An engineer who has been with a pair of TV stations since their inception in 1986 is marking 30 years. Jay G. Matthews is the Assistant Chief Engineer at WLAX-WEUX TV in La Crosse/Chippewa Falls-Eau Claire. Chief Operator/Chief Engineer Mark…

Record number of submissions for WBA awards

Oh, what a nightLate in January back in 17 What a very special time for meAs I remember, what a night I am sure it was a very special time for you as well! Have you heard the words lately, thank…

Milwaukee meteorologist John Malan to retire
John Malan - Scott Curty / WTMJ-TV

WTMJ-TV chief meteorologist John Malan is retiring after 36 years on the air in Milwaukee. “I’ve had a career doing what I love. Now it’s time to spend more time with my family and pass the baton to the talented team…

Small mistakes can disqualify WBA award entries

Greetings from your WBA Awards Committee. We hope you are paying attention to that new countdown clock at wi-broadcasters.org.  The submission window opens Dec.  1. Do yourself a favor and get some of your entries in early. You’ll thank us…

Radio station delivers 2,000 gifts

Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM in Appleton collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefiting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients…

Sign-up underway for trip to Washington D.C.

The WBA’s 2017 Annual Call on Congress is scheduled for February 28 & March 1 (Tuesday & Wednesday). Download the sign up form for all the details. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, February 28                   3:30 p.m. Limo Bus pick up…