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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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La Crosse area engineer retiring after 33 years
An assistant chief engineer who’s been working at a La Crosse TV station for 33 years and serving on the Broadcasters Clinic Committee for 24 years is retiring. Mark Burg joined WLAX-TV in 1988, working to build what would become…
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Weekly Radio Addresses on sporting bills, broadband
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol lawmakers focus this week on funding for broadband access and a package of bills on sporting issues. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are…
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Terry West retires after 40 years in broadcasting
WAXX 104.5 ‘S Terry West is retiring after more than 40 years in broadcasting. West made her final appearance Friday on WAXX in Eau Claire. She spent most of her career on WAXX and sister station I-94 (WIAL). West’s career…
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Brust named to Bucks radio team
The Milwaukee Bucks have named Ben Brust as the team’s radio analyst for home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide Bucks Radio Network. Brust will join Bucks new play-by-play announcer Dave Koehn in the radio booth at Fiserv Forum…
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Luljak named interim leader of WPR
Tom Luljak, recently retired vice chancellor for university relations & communications at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will serve as interim head of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) until a national search can be completed for a permanent director. He takes over from…
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Radio Milwaukee to add café, outdoor seating
The 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) studios in the Walker’s Point neighborhood will undergo a major $770,000 renovation and expansion for a new café and eatery that will feature a full food and beverage menu and covered outdoor seating. The café and eatery will be…
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Wisconsin broadcasters sought to meet virtually with students
The virtual networking students and broadcasters participated in during this year’s online Student Seminar was so popular, we’re creating another opportunity to connect online coming up Dec. 1-3. Broadcasters willing to meet with students for a one-on-one online meeting are…
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Weekly Radio Addresses take on violence prevention, sporting bills
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss investments in violence prevention and bills supporting sporting heritage. 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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TV Journalists: Get peer feedback on your work!
Looking for Feedback on Your Reel? Your WBA is offering members outside feedback on their work through a peer review panel! This initiative from the WBA Young Professionals Committee makes it easy for you to submit your work and receive…
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Event increases breast cancer awareness for women of color
A radio and TV station in Milwaukee held a successful event to increase breast cancer awareness among women of color. V100.7’s (WKKV-FM) Sista Strut was held Saturday at the Marcus Center of Performing Arts Peck Pavilion with support from Fox…
