New WBA Foundation Chair reflects on successful year
The WBA Foundation has wrapped up another successful year! Hi, I’m Chris Bernier your new Foundation Chair. First thing in this report is to recognize Al Lancaster our Chairman for the last several years, he did a terrific job. We…
Telethon raises $41K to help veterans
During the WISN 12 ‘Heat and Housing for Heroes Telethon,’ the Milwaukee area donated $41,573 to assist area veterans in need. The fundraiser provides veterans with financial support to keep their heat and power on during the cold winter months….
8 broadcasters to be added to Silver Circle
Eight Wisconsin broadcasters will be named to the Wisconsin Silver Circle on Feb. 1. The awards are given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The following are 2026 inductees: Jeff KiernanPatty LoewCary DocterAnne BrownBill JartzAl LancasterMark BadenLance…
You can always count on your WBA
If you’ve traveled across the country, you might have noticed something we’ve noticed as well. There’s something special about broadcasting in Wisconsin. It’s hard to put my finger on why this is. Is it the history of broadcasting in Wisconsin?…
NRG Northwoods stations support 1st annual ‘Saluting Heroes” event
NRG Media Northwoods sponsored the first-ever Local Heroes Balloon Rally that was held at The Hodag Country Festival grounds. Twenty-seven balloons from all over the country showed up and the nighttime “glow” was a big draw. Organizers of the event…
Broadcasters bring people together for the holiday season
The holiday season is here and despite the pressures that go with broadcasting and Fourth Quarter…I love it. I’m all in. I love every single thing about the holidays, except the crash when they are over. The holidays are about multitasking,…
Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
Station support for boat races raises money for medical care
A radio group in Rhinelander is supporting local medical care by being part of annual boat races. Duff Damos and Mike Michalak of NRG Media Northwoods have been emceeing the Minocqua Dragon boat races since it began a decade ago. …
Scholarship established to recognize Ken Beno
The Lake Land College Foundation has established a scholarship to recognize broadcasting educator and WBA Hall of Famer Ken Beno. The Foundation wrote: Ken Beno’s journey in broadcasting began in Southern Illinois, and led him to become a transformative figure…
