WBA to offer even more online events in 2026
Your WBA is increasing the number and variety of online event offerings to help broadcasters in 2026. WBA is partnering with the Media Financial Management Association (MFM) which offers more than 25 webinars per year by media industry professionals on…
Broadcaster reunion planned for January
A group of broadcasters has organized the “Heart of Wisconsin Radio Broadcaster Reunion,” scheduled for Jan. 9 in Menasha. Organizers said, “the social event (is) designed to bring together former coworkers from area radio and TV stations, media professionals, friends,…
Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
Zollar to retire from Green Bay stations
Vice President and General Manager of WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV in Green Bay, Jay Zollar, will retire on Dec. 31, concluding what Sinclair called, “a distinguished career serving the Green Bay–Appleton community and guiding through decades of market-defining growth and innovation.”…
Larry Meiller announces retirement after 58 years on WPR
A fixture of Wisconsin radio for nearly six decades, Larry Meiller has announced that he will retire from his Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) program at the end of June 2026. Meiller has been a daily presence on WPR since 1967…
Y100 adds morning co-host in Green Bay
Y100 (WNCY) in Green Bay is adding Natalie “Nat” Gross as the new co-host of the Y100 Morning Show. Gross steps into the role previously held by morning veteran Charli McKenzie. Gross brings more than a decade of storytelling experience…
WOMT announces year-long celebration of 100 years on the air
WOMT Radio in Manitowoc will be celebrating its historic 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a full century since the station first signed on the air on Nov. 8, 1926 at 5:30 p.m. WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin…
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…
