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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 for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,322 award entries. A total…
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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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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 of strategic leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to people and community. Jeff Tyler’s career stands…
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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 Luczak, the voice Milwaukee woke up to, becoming one of the most trusted and enduring…
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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. The hotel booking deadline is May 25. Speakers for this year’s conference include: Keynote: Curtis…
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WBA Student Seminar to team up with job fair
The WBA Student Seminar is returning as an in-person event in March and making a big change aimed at connecting more students and aspiring broadcasters. The WBA Job Fair, typically held in January, is moving to be a part of the WBA Student Seminar, which will be held March 5 at the Madison Marriott West.…
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Moll to lead Detroit Lions broadcast operations
Carl Moll has accepted an offer to become Director of Broadcasting for the Detroit Lions. This is a homecoming for Moll after many years in broadcasting in Wisconsin. The Michigan native worked at Journal Broadcast Group in Milwaukee in both radio and TV for more than 20 years overseeing the Green Bay Packers radio and…
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Schuh remembered for long, respected career in broadcasting
WBA Hall of Famer and lifelong broadcaster, Jim Schuh, has died. Schuh, 83, died Wednesday at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, according to his obituary. Schuh was a Milwaukee native and graduate of Marquette University. His career began in 1957 with a 6-year stint as an announcer and reporter for four different Milwaukee area radio…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on mental health, substance abuse, election investigation
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about mental health and substance abuse treatment and investigations into the 2020 election. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address Gov. Tony Evers talked about state investments…
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Packers moving to iHeartMedia in Milwaukee
The Green Bay Packers and iHeartMedia Milwaukee announced Wednesday 97.3 The Game WRNW will become the Milwaukee broadcast home for the Packers Radio Network beginning in the 2022 season. Packers games and related programming in Milwaukee will transition to The Game 97.3 WRNW from 620WTMJ Radio, a longtime Packers affiliate that began broadcasting Packers games…
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Olson named GKB manager in Madison, Williams going to Chicago
Tom Olson will be the new market manager for ESPN Madison effective Nov. 1, according to Good Karma Brands (GKB). Olson steps into this role as Keith Williams, vice president and current ESPN Madison market manager, moves to ESPN 1000 in Chicago. As market manager, Olson will be responsible for overseeing the station’s sales, marketing,…
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Moody to program new urban alternative channel in Milwaukee
Public radio innovator and “Rhythm Lab Radio” creator and host Tarik Moody will lead 88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s new Urban Alternative channel as its program director, the station announced Monday. In early 2022, the station will hire additional Urban Alternative staff members and will share the channel’s name and brand identity. The new channel is slated…
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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 FOX 25-48. “Everyone in town was hoping we were going to be Fox, and this…
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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 the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers discussed…
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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 started in 1980 when she was selected as a Brown Institute School of broadcasting scholarship…
