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Broadcasters collect their WBA Awards for Excellence
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 350 in attendance. Competition…
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WBA Foundation announces date for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in a debate…
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4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame in June
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: Dave Magnum has turned a network of radio stations into a second generation legacy in Wisconsin. Kelly Radandt’s broadcasting career reflects a rare blend…
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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2026 WBA Local Broadcast Legends. Randy Allen, an on-air presence with deep knowledge of country music and unwavering professionalism which has made him a trusted companion to listeners throughout the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh markets. Dave…
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WBA 75th anniversary Summer Conference agenda released
The preliminary agenda is now available for your WBA’s Summer Conference celebration of the association’s 75th anniversary will be held June 17-18 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Registration is also open. The registration deadline is May 28….
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Stations raise donations for tornado relief
Midwest Communications of Wausau (WSAU, WIFC, WDEZ, WOZZ, WRIG) and Ace Hardware in Weston raised $46,082 for the Town of Ringle’s tornado relief fund during its “Relief for Ringle” cookout fundraiser. “I am thrilled to share the incredible success of…
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7 graduates added to Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Seven graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases on April 15 as the Institute marked the end of another three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management…
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Station rallies community to clean up trash
The 5th annual Tory Lowe Community Clean Up brought together over 170 volunteers to remove more than 6,000 gallons of trash across three Milwaukee locations, continuing its mission to create cleaner, safer neighborhoods. This year’s event, run by Good Karma…
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Student station WRST-FM celebrates 60th birthday
Many things have changed since 1966, but one constant has been 90.3 WRST-FM, UW-Oshkosh’s student-run radio station. WRST-FM celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first broadcast on April 20 with a birthday party at the station on the fourth floor…
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WISN-TV campaign raises $88K for Autism United Milwaukee
Through the ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’ initiative, $88,280 was raised in support of Autism United of Wisconsin. On April 16, generous viewers and local organizations donated to empower the organization in improving the lives of people with autism and…
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Big Radio debuts ‘Showcase Studios’
Big Radio in Janesville is expanding with the debut of its new “Showcase Studios.” This week WJVL midday host Chet Daniels and WJVL PD/Afternoons host Justin Brown cracked the mics for the first time at Big Radio’s new “Showcase Studios”…
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Sold-out crowd celebrates 100 years of WOMT
A sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees gathered April 9 to celebrate a century of live, local radio in Manitowoc at “Hungry for History: 100 Years of WOMT Radio.” The evening served as a tribute to WOMT’s 100-year legacy,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focus on PFAS, taxes
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss money to tackle PFAS contamination and taxes on overtime and tips. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
