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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. As the sole videographer for the company, he wants to grow the effort into a…
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WBA Hall of Fame inducts four Wisconsin broadcasters
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Dave Magnum built Magnum Media with his family, including dozens of broadcast stations across Wisconsin. Kelly Radandt‘s broadcasting…
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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 the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant…
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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 March and the recipients were selected by a panel of WBA Foundation Board members. The…
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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 on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by Milwaukee PBS. Radio and television stations from…
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WPR to premiere ‘The Lee Rayburn Show’ on July 6
Wisconsin Public Radio will launch “The Lee Rayburn Show” on July 6, beginning a new chapter for WPR’s longtime midday call-in program following host Larry Meiller’s retirement June 30. Rayburn will host Mondays through Thursdays, while Jill Nadeau will lead “Garden Talk” on Fridays. “The program features expert guests, practical advice and conversations on topics…
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Milwaukee engineer awarded fellowship grant
Milwaukee Media Group/Saga Communications Chief Engineer John Tyler is receiving a WBA Foundation Engineering Fellowship Grant for continuing education. Tyler is enrolled in the UW-Milwaukee Flex program for an Information Science and Technology bachelor’s degree. The grant award is $1,000. Tyler has been a broadcast engineer for 30 years. He’s worked in TV and both…
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Laszewski donates 50/50 raffle winnings
Jessica Laszewski, the General Manager of WSAW-TV in Wausau, won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in Lake Geneva, and donated her winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,150 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you Jessica!
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Rhinelander station to host two Congressional debates
WJFW Newswatch 12 in Rhinelander will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on July 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants are Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, and Niina Baum. The second debate, featuring Democratic candidates, will be…
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CBS 58 piece awarded by firefighters
A Milwaukee TV news story about firefighter mental health won an award from the International Association of Firefighters. The story that aired on CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) was produced by Bill Walsh, Brady Headington, Eric Kriesel, and Susanne Barthel. ‘Worlds shrink pretty small’: Wisconsin firefighter mental health program runs entirely on donations originally aired last year…
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36-year TV sales veteran retires
WFRV-TV account executive Vicki Boulanger is retiring after 36 years at the station. Boulanger is described by station management as the station’s “all-time top performer.” “Vicki had the respect of everyone at the station, helped mentor young sellers, and was a friend to all,” said VP and General Manager Judson Beck.
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Beck to retire from WFRV-TV
WFRV-TV Vice President and General Manager Judson Beck is retiring after 44 years in broadcasting. Beck joined the Green Bay station in 2022 after serving seven years as Vice President and General Manager of fellow Nexstar stations WLAX-TV/WEUX-DT in La Crosse and Eau Claire. He started his career in broadcasting at a small college radio…
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Lindsey Slater joins TMJ4’s Storm Team 4
TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee has hired veteran meteorologist and Milwaukee native Lindsey Slater as the newest member of Storm Team 4. Slater has nearly two decades of forecasting experience, including the last 10 years serving viewers in southeast Wisconsin. She debuted on TMJ4 on Monday and will be seen regularly alongside Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky…
