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4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Al Lancaster earned a reputation over this more than 40-year career as a leader of stations that succeed by numerous measures, including community…

4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2023 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Dan Breeden‘s name is synonymous with weather in the La Crosse area because of his dedication to meteorology and the many connections he’s made…

Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded in Madison

The Pulitzer Prizes are coming to Madison on March 28 with its very first “On the Road” event, to discuss the critical function of local journalism in protecting the health and safety of citizens. The event will take place at The…

Former Fond du Lac station owner dies

The former owner of Fond du Lac radio station KFIZ has died. Donald “Don” G. Jones purchased KFIZ in 1970 and led the station during its golden age, with legendary on-air personalities Joe Goeser, Ron Harvey, Doug McGrath and Steve…

Anchor marks 20 years at WLUK-TV

WLUK-TV reporter and evening anchor Mark Leland is marking 20 years at the Green Bay station. Leland recently participated as a panelist in the WBA Foundation’s 2022 U.S. Senate debate.

Tanz named President of Midwest Communications

Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications announced Tuesday the appointment of 37-year company veteran Peter Tanz to succeed company Wright as President. Duke Wright died Dec. 21. “Peter has worked with and learned the business of broadcasting from Duke for over 35…

Geissler earns CAE, promoted to WBA VP

WBA Director of Operations and Public Affairs, Kyle Geissler, is being promoted to WBA Vice President after earning the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. The change is effective immediately. “I’ve been fortunate to…