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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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Dealing with mean social media comments
If you had to make a list of cons when it comes to using social media as a broadcaster, the frequency of hurtful comments might rise to the top. And sometimes ‘thick skin’ isn’t much of a remedy. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning show and reports for the…
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Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate Juneteenth, tout tax relief
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol touch on Juneteenth and tax relief. 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 celebrates Juneteenth and notes Wisconsin’s “work toward equity and justice in this…
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How can social media make your job easier?
Anyone who has worked in broadcasting for at least 10 years, remembers the age before social media. I’m talking when social accounts strictly belonged to people and not police departments or non-profits. Finding story ideas would come from poaching items from newspapers, press releases or conversations with friends and family. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor…
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Mueller to retire from Milwaukee radio
Radio host Gene Mueller will retire in February 2022 after more than 40 years on the air in Milwaukee. Mueller made the announcement Wednesday during his show on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. “As hard as it may be for some to believe, the thrill of getting up at 1:45am each weekday morning has finally worn off…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight budget surplus
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight a state budget surplus. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s radio address Gov. Tony Evers touted a projected budget surplus of $4.4 billion dollars, the state’s current success of…
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Wisconsin anchor, station owner remembered
Former TV news anchor and radio station owner Ray Louis Wheeler has died. Wheeler, 81, died April 16 at his home in Minnesota, according to his obituary. Wheeler was a broadcaster for the American Forces Korea Network while in the service. He retuned to his native Minnesota to work at KROC in Rochester and KSTP…
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News director takes on questions about how managers view awards
People in the news industry are often posing questions on social media regarding various journalism awards and job seeking. I am going to try to answer some of them today. Do news directors care about awards when looking at a resume? As a news director and a person in charge of hiring, I can tell…
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WDEZ adds veteran brand manager, afternoon host
Veteran morning personality Bill Fox is joining Midwest Communications 101.9 WDEZ, Wausau as brand manager and afternoon host. Fox comes to Wausau from Classic Rock WWZY 107.1 The Boss/Monmouth-Ocean, New Jersey. This is a return to the Country format for Fox who hosted mornings at New Country 97.5 WOKQ/ Portsmouth prior to arriving in New…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss law enforcement, dairy industry
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about law enforcement and the dairy industry. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — State Sen. Van Wanggaard in this week’s GOP radio address touts bills that he said would increase police accountability,…
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Kiefer retires after 34 years at WLUK-TV
Bill Kiefer is retiring after an inspirational career 34-year career as a broadcast journalist at WLUK-TV in Green Bay. Kiefer is an award-winning producer of newscasts and documentaries. He also served as a member of the WBA Awards committee. Since 1995, Kiefer has been the Assistant News Director at WLUK-TV. During his time there he created…
