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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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WPR announces schedule changes for WLSU
Listeners to Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) NPR News & Music station in La Crosse, 88.9 FM WLSU, will hear some new programs overnight and on the weekends beginning March 8. The changes will align the station schedule with WPR’s existing…
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Skramstad to retire after 47 years in radio
Shawn Skramstad, the VP/Market Manager of Midwest Communications’ Duluth-Superior group is retiring after a 47-year career in broadcasting. Skramstad began his radio careers in programming before shifting to sales. He worked for KDWB, WCCO, and KEEY before transitioning to Red Rock Radio in 1999. He…
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Shawano man remembered for 50-year career in radio
Lifelong broadcaster Doug Rogers, of Shawano, is being remembered for his long career in radio. Rogers died Jan. 30 after battling cancer. He was 61. According to his obituary, Rogers attended the Transamerican Broadcasting School in Wausau and earned his…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss unemployment bill, Public Schools Week
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused helping Wisconsin’s unemployed and Public Schools Week. 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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What happened at CES 2021, and what it means to broadcasters
In January, my routine changed. Instead of getting away from the cold of the Midwest and boarding a Delta flight to Las Vegas right after the new year for CES – formerly known as the Consumer Electronic Show – I…
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UW-Green Bay seeks to revive student media
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is embarking on a plan to revive its student media as part of the Communications Department. Campus officials are working with local media companies as it plans for the revival of student media, seeking information about…
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Listeners generate thousands of Legos for pediatric patients
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC) generated 2,235 Lego sets for patients at American Family Children’s Hospital during a two week campaign seeking donations from listeners. “On behalf of the Child Life department and the American Family Children’s Hospital, I…
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Professionals to meet with broadcasting students at Student Seminar
The WBA Student Seminar, coming up March 6, will include small group meetings between broadcasting students and professionals from across the state. You can read more about and register for the Student Seminar and here. Today we’re sharing the list…
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Stations’ effort supports low-income residents
A group of radio stations in northern Wisconsin raised money during the holiday season for a non-profit helping low-income residents in Ashland and Bayfield counties. Heartland Communications teamed up with Coffey Oil to sponsor Magic Stocking in support of the…
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Wagner retires after 32 years in local radio
A member of the WBA’s Local Broadcast Legends is retiring after 32 years serving listeners and businesses in northern Wisconsin. Jeff Wagner from Heartland Communications Group will retire in April. He was named a WBA Local Broadcast Legend in 2018….
