YP of the Month ‘exemplifies the spirit of a young professional’
The Sales Team Administrative Assistant at Milwaukee Media Group, Jenna Schueller, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of May. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of…
Three to receive student debt relief grants
Three Wisconsin broadcasters will receive student debt relief grants from the WBA Foundation on June 18 at the WBA Summer Conference at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Gevena. Broadcasters from across Wisconsin applied for the three available grants in…
Recently retired leader of PBS Wisconsin dies
The recently retired Emeritus Director of Television for PBS Wisconsin, Jon Miskowski, died Saturday following a long battle with cancer. Miskowski started as a volunteer for public television more than 40 years ago. A statement from PBS Wisconsin said, “Jon’s…
WBA’s 75th anniversary opportunity to look to future
Your WBA’s celebration of our 75th anniversary was on full display at our Awards Gala on May 2. The theme of Diamond Jubilee was a huge hit, and is a wonderful lead into our WBA Summer Conference celebration June 17-18…
Local broadcasters as ‘Guardians’
I like writing, but I was young when I realized my ambition of being a sportswriter like my dad was doomed. For two reasons: First, I write like I talk, with very little attention to grammar. I had an excellent English teacher…
WBA slate of officers, directors announced
The WBA Nominating Committee has set a slate of officers and directors for consideration by the WBA general membership. As provided by WBA by-laws, Anna Engelhart, Allen Media, Madison, the current WBA Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, will automatically be elevated…
Central Wisconsin radio host, production director wins 50/50 raffle
Production Director and On-Air Host at a group of radio stations in the Wausau/Stevens Point area won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 2. Tonya Haze won $820 in the raffle that generated $1,640 in ticket…
WBA Hall of Famer and Manitowoc broadcaster Lee Davis dies
Lee Davis, WBA Hall of Famer and the former owner of WCUB and WLTU in Manitowoc, has died. He was 90. Davis started his career in radio in high school when he joined the radio club. His talent was immediately…
Dunning joins WISN-TV morning show
Jason Dunning will be WISN-TV’s new weekday morning meteorologist starting April 27. During his career, Dunning has provided critical forecasts of wide-ranging severe weather, from serious flooding to damaging winds, deadly tornados, and catastrophic hurricanes. “He has a proven track…
