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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 YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation
Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…
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Larry Meiller announces retirement after 58 years on WPR
A fixture of Wisconsin radio for nearly six decades, Larry Meiller has announced that he will retire from his Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) program at the end of June 2026. Meiller has been a daily presence on WPR since 1967…
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Y100 adds morning co-host in Green Bay
Y100 (WNCY) in Green Bay is adding Natalie “Nat” Gross as the new co-host of the Y100 Morning Show. Gross steps into the role previously held by morning veteran Charli McKenzie. Gross brings more than a decade of storytelling experience…
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WOMT announces year-long celebration of 100 years on the air
WOMT Radio in Manitowoc will be celebrating its historic 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a full century since the station first signed on the air on Nov. 8, 1926 at 5:30 p.m. WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin…
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WBA Awards for Excellence contest opens for entries
You can start submitting your award-winning entries for the WBA Awards for Excellence RIGHT NOW! and if you’re looking to get starlight to submitting entries…here’s the The submission deadline is Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. CT. Your WBA Awards Committee…
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WISN-TV raises $171K during family food drive
Generous WISN-TV viewers spanning southeastern Wisconsin donated $171,465 in support of the 2025 ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving Food For Families Food Drive.’ The 14th annual campaign, in partnership with Hunger Task Force, ensures local families have healthy meals during…
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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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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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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.)…
