Wexlers join Legacy Club
A WBA Hall of Famer and WBA Foundation Board member and his wife are joining the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation’s Legacy Club. Steve and Amy Wexler join a list of 30 other individuals and couples who make up the Legacy…
UW-Madison to host ‘Renewing Our Courage: Journalism Ethics in Troubled Times’
The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its 17th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on Friday, Oct. 30. The conference is free, open to the public and made possible by…
WBA team marks anniversaries
Two WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO31 years on Aug. 28 Kyle Geissler, Vice President9 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.
Hagwood to co-anchor WISN-TV newscasts
WISN-TV in Milwaukee has named Kayland Hagwood as the station’s new co-anchor of WISN 12 News at 4 p.m. and WISN 12 News at 5 p.m. on weekdays. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the Emmy-nominated journalist will begin her role as…
Sartler to lead Milwaukee Radio Group
Milwaukee Media Group, owned by Saga Communications, has named Tyan Sartler as VP/General Manager after 25 years with the company. Bob Bellini has retired from the company after more than 36 years with the group. Sartler rose from Senior Account…
Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the…
Williamsen named to lead WFRV-TV in Green Bay
Carolyn Williamsen has been named Vice President and General Manager of WFRV-TV in Green Bay, overseeing broadcast and digital operations at the Nexstar-owned television station. She will report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting…
Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young…
YP of the Month brings ‘enthusiasm and creativity’
A news producer at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Garett Hagen, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the…
