WPR’s Dr. Jonathan Øverby retires after 32 years of hosting ‘The Road to Higher Ground’
Dr. Jonathan Øverby, an important voice in Wisconsin broadcasting and world music for more than three decades, has announced his retirement from WPR. Since 1994, Dr. Øverby has served as the host and executive producer of WPR Music’s “The Road…
YP of the Month ‘excels in leadership’
A producer at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire, Melanie Walleser, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of July. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year…
Dylan Eckhart named WAOW-TV Sports Director
Dylan Eckhart was promoted from 9 News Multimedia Journalist to WAOW Sports Director on July 1. Eckhart joins anchor Justin Betti and 9 Storm Track Meteorologist Jackson Garlock weeknights at 6 and 10 p.m. Eckhart earned a bachelor’s degree in…
WISN-TV adds Kirchhaine to weather team
Kristen Kirchhaine will be the weekend evening meteorologist in WISN-TV in Milwaukee starting Aug 3. Kirchhaine joins anchor Kendall Keys during WISN 12 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturdays, along with WISN 12 News at…
Memories made at Summer Conference
Your WBA Summer Conference was, without a doubt, one to remember, but some of the memories were not quite what anyone planned for. The agenda included fantastic speakers (thank you WBA Conference Committee), great networking time, and time-honored recognition of…
Recharged and Ready: WBA working together to shape the future of local broadcasting
As the dust settles on another memorable Summer Conference, and as the newly named WBA Chair, I find myself in a truly reflective state of mind. This year was particularly special, largely driven by our 75th anniversary celebrations, robust attendance…
Jowett Fellowship recipient wants radio to excel with video
A multimedia videographer at Woodward Community Media is the recipient of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Logan O’Leary says while Woodward has a strong radio tradition, they’re forging a new path forward to also making it a reliable video production company….
Milwaukee engineer awarded fellowship grant
Milwaukee Media Group/Saga Communications Chief Engineer John Tyler is receiving a WBA Foundation Engineering Fellowship Grant for continuing education. Tyler is enrolled in the UW-Milwaukee Flex program for an Information Science and Technology bachelor’s degree. The grant award is $1,000….
Laszewski donates 50/50 raffle winnings
Jessica Laszewski, the General Manager of WSAW-TV in Wausau, won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in Lake Geneva, and donated her winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,150 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you…
