Services set for 50-year Wisconsin radio veteran
A memorial service is scheduled for a Wisconsin broadcaster who was in the business for 50 years. Larry Jay “Hoien” started in radio in 1964 at KRAD in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He worked at WAUK-AM in Waukesha, WRIT-AM and…
Day-long training offered on ‘Secrets for Success in Science Journalism’
The Madison chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host “Secrets for Success in Science Journalism,” designed to offer journalists, science communicators, and students tips for producing accessible, accurate, and intriguing science stories. The full-day conference will be held…
Baun retires after 50 years
By Emily M. ReigartThis article originally appeared at radiomagonline.com. Terrence M. “Terry” Baun (CPBE, AMD, CBNT) has announced his retirement. Baun most recently worked for the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board as director of engineering and operations, where he oversaw the engineering and…
Radio Milwaukee celebrates 10 years
A self-supporting, non-profit radio station in Milwaukee is celebrating its 10th birthday. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM) marked the date, Feb. 26, when it went on the air a decade ago. The station has become recognized for its unique mix of…
Halsted honored; Awards recognize open government
Gilman Halsted, a retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter who produced award-winning examinations of the state’s criminal justice system, was honored on March 30 as the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award. Halsted spoke at the Wisconsin Watchdog Awards…
2017 State of the Tribes address to be broadcast April 4
Shannon Holsey, tribal president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, will deliver the 2017 State of the Tribes Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 4 at approximately 1 p.m. The address will stream live on both…
Charity album features Wisconsin artists
A vinyl-exclusive charity album featuring artists with strong Wisconsin ties will benefit Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund. Stone After Stone Records in Madison will release Wisconsin Vinyl Collective: Volume One on Record Store Day, April 22, at most independent record stores…
Share your photos from the past
When is the last time you looked at those photos from when you started in broadcasting? Dust them off and share them with your fellow broadcasters. The WBA wants to collect your photos to share them with members who might…
Join WBA on Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter
If you’re not following the WBA on social media, you’re missing out on a chance to stay connected with your fellow broadcasters and stay on top of what’s happening in broadcasting in Wisconsin and the nation. Your WBA recently joined…
