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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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Bennett named GM at Radio Milwaukee
Cheryl Bennett, a professional with more than 28 years of experience in accounting, finance, human resources and business administration, has been named general manager of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9), the station announced Monday. Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015 and has previously served as the station’s human resources manager and accountant. “Radio Milwaukee is lucky to have Cheryl Bennett,” station…
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Viewers raise $58K in school supplies
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV collected more than $58,000 in school supplies to help local students at the beginning of the school year. WISN 12’s “Class Act School Supply Drive” delivered essential school supplies to children in the Milwaukee area who need them most. The money was raised online and through text messaging. From Aug. 24…
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Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate back to school, raise concerns about refugees
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about back to school and Afghan refugees coming to Wisconsin. 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 welcomed students and staff back to school…
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Should you buy a home if you have a short-term contract?
It’s undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life – buying a house. But how do you know if you’re ready? Or if it’s even a good move, given the fact you most likely have a contract that’s only two or three years? Reece Van Haaften is the former Sports Director at WSAW-TV…
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Crane to step down as WPR director
After more than 11 years as director of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), Mike Crane has announced his resignation. “It has been an honor and privilege to be director of WPR and to have worked with the station’s talented staff this past decade,” Crane said. “The opportunity to fulfill the Wisconsin Idea, to serve everyone in…
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Four inducted to WBA Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: View each of their Hall of Fame videos…
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Weekly Radio Address touts funding for Wisconsin farmers
This week’s Weekly Radio Address from Wisconsin’ Capitol talks about$50 million in new funding for Wisconsin farmers. 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 talks about the new round of aid being provided…
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2021 WBA Awards brochure released
The 2021 WBA Awards for Excellence brochure is out and it includes some changes. Copies are in the mail, but you can also download it here. Here’s an update from Your WBA Awards Committee Co-Chairs: Do Scott and I ever look forward to seeing all of you again in-person and live (for real this…
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Heather L. Reese named Interim Director of Wisconsin Public Media
Heather L. Reese has been named interim director of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), the division at the University of Wisconsin — Madison that oversees Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and PBS Wisconsin. The announcement follows the recent death of Director Gene Purcell who had served in the role since 2018. Reese has worked at WPM since…
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Madison’s Lou Ann Schermerhorn dies
A Madison woman who started her career in broadcasting and became part of a broadcasting family has died. Lou Ann Schermerhorn died Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was 93 years old. She was first employed at WKOW Radio (now WTSO) where she met her future husband, John Schermerhorn. John signed on WKOW-TV as the first…
