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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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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 this season. A former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team standout, Brust currently co-hosts a…
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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 Mike Crane who stepped down on October 1. WPR has contracted with the National Educational Telecommunications…
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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 operated by Milwaukee chef and restaurateur Chad Meier, who owned the top-rated fine-dining restaurant Meraki in Walker’s…
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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 encouraged to contact Kyle Geissler at kgeissler@wi-broadcasters.org. Send in the times you’re available on Dec.…
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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 week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers talked about new investments in violence prevention and…
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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 feedback from a team of fellow broadcasters who will tell you what you’re doing right…
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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 6 (WITI-TV). Thousands of breast cancer survivors and their supporters came out from across southeastern…
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Roth retires after long Wisconsin broadcasting career
WBA Hall of Famer Chuck Roth is retiring after a career in broadcasting that started when he was in high school. “From my senior year of high school, I knew broadcasting was the career I wanted to pursue,” Roth said. “I was very fortunate to able to work in broadcasting for my entire career, with so…
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Milwaukee station to air special celebrating Hispanic culture
Milwaukee TV station WISN 12 News will be presenting a half-hour television special ‘Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage’ on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. This program is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. ‘Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage,’ will showcase local artists, advocates, business…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss business investment, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about business investment and Wisconsin tourism. 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 two new grant programs to support business investment into underserved…
