WBA Awards for Excellence contest opens for entries
You can start submitting your award-winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the The submission deadline is Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. CT. Your WBA Awards Committee…
WISN-TV raises $171K during family food drive
Generous WISN-TV viewers spanning southeastern Wisconsin donated $171,465 in support of the 2025 ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving Food For Families Food Drive.’ The 14th annual campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force, ensures local families have healthy meals during…
Whitehall broadcaster remembered for love of sports
A Whitehall broadcaster known for his love of radio and sprots, Michael “Gilby” Gilbertson died Nov. 20. He was 66. According to his obituary, Gilbertson started his radio career at WISM in Eau Claire doing play-by-play. His love for radio continued…
Randy ‘Shotgun’ Shannon named WNCY Brand Manager
Randy “Shotgun” Shannon has returned to the role of Brand Manager at Y100 (WNCY-FM) in Green Bay. Shannon originally guided WNCY before handling mornings in Denver and San Antonio. In 2012, he rejoined Y100 and in 2017 teamed with Charli…
2025 WBA Hall of Fame Show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2025 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. This show features Denise Callaway, Bill Hubbard, Mark Zoromski, and Paul Braun. The show is available to all…
Merrill Radio morning host to retire
After 45 years behind the mic, veteran radio host Lonnie (Scott) Strauss has signed off from Bluejay 96.3 (WJMT) in Merrill. Strauss’ broadcast journey began at WIDG Radio in St. Ignace, Michigan and WJNR in Iron Mountain, Michigan, before his…
Podcast: Radio’s ‘Generation Next’
Countering the misconception that “young people don’t like the radio” college radio stations around the country continue to thrive and attract smart, dedicated students who love the medium. In this episode hosted by David Donovan (New York State Broadcasters Assoc.)…
‘Truth Summit’ focuses on issues facing Black Milwaukee
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-FM) hosted the second annual Truth Summit presented by OneMKE on Nov. 15 at ThriveOn King. Headlined by Dr. Ken Harris, the Truth Summit was an opportunity for community voices, thought leaders, and…
Green Bay TV station remembers former Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney
Former Local 5 News (WFRV-TV) Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney has died. He was on the air in Green Bay for more than 30 years. Mahoney first appeared on northeast Wisconsin airwaves in 1972 before briefly leaving and returning as Chief…
