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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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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
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Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’
Join your fellow young broadcasters (within the first years of working in the profession) for professional development through conversation, helpful critiques, and getting your questions answered at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Feb. 28. Schedule:9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and networking9:30 am. –…
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Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
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Wisconsin Rapids stations change hands
Two radio stations in Wisconsin Rapids changed ownership last week. Seehafer Broadcasting sold stations WFHR-AM and WLJY-FM to Heart of Wisconsin Media. The sale was approved by the FCC in February and made final on April 16. WFHR and WLJY…
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COVID can’t stop nation’s longest-running local telethon
With tremendous help from donors, corporations, and volunteers, a total of $1,421,757 was raised during the 67th annual CP Telethon March 6-7 at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. The two-day event raised money for CP, which helps people in Northeast Wisconsin…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Badger Bounceback and spending federal relief money
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about the Badger Bounceback agenda and how it addresses racial disparities in the justice system and the Senate’s plan for spending federal COVID-19 relief money. These addresses are available for Wisconsin…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss education, spending
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are on the topics of education and state spending. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s…
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Cutter named to co-host WAPL morning show
RAZOR 94.7|104.7 (WZOR) Music Director and Afternoon personality Cutter is joining the 105.7 WAPL Morning show as co-host. Cutter will work alongside current long-time host, Rick McNeal. “I’ve been listening to this station since I was old enough to turn…
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La Crosse Hall of Famer remembered as ‘amazing broadcaster’
A La Crosse broadcaster who was inducted into the WBA Hall of Fame with his father has died. Mike Kearns was part of a father-son team that was the Voice of WKTY radio when it signed on the air in…
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Christensen to lead Midwest stations in Duluth
Scott Christensen is the new VP/Market Manager for Midwest Communications’ stations in Duluth. In an internal company release, CEO/President Duke Wright said, “I know that nothing will stop (Scott) from fulfilling the successful vision he has for the Duluth/Superior market.”…
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NAB announces leadership transition
National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Gordon H. Smith will be transitioning into an advisory and advocacy role effective Dec. 31 after 12 years as head of the NAB. Chief Operating Officer Curtis LeGeyt will step into the role…
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Kallenbach to retire after 35 years at WPR
After 35 years, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) Senior Regional Manager and host of “The West Side” Dean Kallenbach is retiring. Kallenbach joined WPR’s bureau at UW-Stout in 1986 as a reporter and local host for NPR’s “Morning Edition.” The Menomonie…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss use of federal funds, state Supreme Court ruling
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the use of federal relief funds and a State Supreme Court ruling. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
