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2025 WBA Hall of Fame Show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2025 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. This show features Denise Callaway, Bill Hubbard, Mark Zoromski, and Paul Braun. The show is available to all…
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YP of the Month is ‘unsung hero’ for station group
An announcer and producer at Woodward Community Media in Appleton, Zach Zelinski, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of November. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional…
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Guard presents WBA with commemorative coin
WBA President & CEO Michelle Vetterkind on Oct. 24 visited with our longtime partners and friends at the Wisconsin National Guard, including Maj. Gen. Matt Strub and Brig. Gen. Brion Aderman. During the visit, Vetterkind was honored to receive a…
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Nominations open for WBA Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends
Nominations are now open for the WBA Hall of Fame and the Local Broadcast Legends. The WBA Hall of Fame Committee made a number of changes to the process starting with the 2025 cycle: Nominations for both recognitions must be…
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2025 WBA Awards for Excellence Rulebook available now
Hello Wisconsin Broadcasters, On behalf of your WBA Awards Committee, we hope you had a great summer and have been documenting and saving your potential entries for this year’s contest. You are a part of the largest state broadcaster awards…
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Whitehall broadcaster remembered for love of sports
A Whitehall broadcaster known for his love of radio and sprots, Michael “Gilby” Gilbertson died Nov. 20. He was 66. According to his obituary, Gilbertson started his radio career at WISM in Eau Claire doing play-by-play. His love for radio continued…
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Randy ‘Shotgun’ Shannon named WNCY Brand Manager
Randy “Shotgun” Shannon has returned to the role of Brand Manager at Y100 (WNCY-FM) in Green Bay. Shannon originally guided WNCY before handling mornings in Denver and San Antonio. In 2012, he rejoined Y100 and in 2017 teamed with Charli…
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Merrill Radio morning host to retire
After 45 years behind the mic, veteran radio host Lonnie (Scott) Strauss has signed off from Bluejay 96.3 (WJMT) in Merrill. Strauss’ broadcast journey began at WIDG Radio in St. Ignace, Michigan and WJNR in Iron Mountain, Michigan, before his…
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Podcast: Radio’s ‘Generation Next’
Countering the misconception that “young people don’t like the radio” college radio stations around the country continue to thrive and attract smart, dedicated students who love the medium. In this episode hosted by David Donovan (New York State Broadcasters Assoc.)…
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‘Truth Summit’ focuses on issues facing Black Milwaukee
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-FM) hosted the second annual Truth Summit presented by OneMKE on Nov. 15 at ThriveOn King. Headlined by Dr. Ken Harris, the Truth Summit was an opportunity for community voices, thought leaders, and…
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Green Bay TV station remembers former Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney
Former Local 5 News (WFRV-TV) Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney has died. He was on the air in Green Bay for more than 30 years. Mahoney first appeared on northeast Wisconsin airwaves in 1972 before briefly leaving and returning as Chief…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss FoodShare funding, Veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are on the topics of FoodShare funding and Veterans Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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New WBA Foundation Chair reflects on successful year
The WBA Foundation has wrapped up another successful year! Hi, I’m Chris Bernier your new Foundation Chair. First thing in this report is to recognize Al Lancaster our Chairman for the last several years, he did a terrific job. We…
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Telethon raises $41K to help veterans
During the WISN 12 ‘Heat and Housing for Heroes Telethon,’ the Milwaukee area donated $41,573 to assist area veterans in need. The fundraiser provides veterans with financial support to keep their heat and power on during the cold winter months….
