Brittany Ward joins WISN-TV weather team
Brittany Ward is joining WISN 12 News as the station’s new weekend morning meteorologist. Effective Aug. 17, Ward will work alongside anchor Lakyra Banks on ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ Saturdays and Sundays, from 5-6 a.m. and 7-9 a.m. Ward…
WISM alumni gather for reunion
Alumni and friends of WISM in Madison held a reunion on July 17, sharing stories and reminiscing about the station for nearly three hours. WISM was a Top 40 powerhouse leading the market in ratings and revenue in the 60’s…
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….
