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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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The Family’s hygiene drive tops $500K
The Family Radio Network’s 2021 “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive received a record-breaking $502,000 worth of donated hygiene and cleaning supplies for 90 crisis agencies in 19 of their listening communities. In spite the number of collection sites decreasing by 20 percent because of the pandemic, donations surpassed last year’s total by $68,000, making…
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Kelly named Q106 music director
Mid-West Family Madison has promoted of Kristi Kelly to Music Director for Q106FM (WWQM). “Kristi is perfect for this job,” said Randy Hawke, VP of Programming for Mid-West Family Madison. “She knows and loves the music. She also understands the plan and is more than qualified to carry it out.” Kelly has spent her radio…
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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 were purchased by Seehafer Broadcasting founder and former president, Don Seehafer, in 2006, and Mark Seehafer…
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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 with a variety of needs, such as therapy, aquatic exercise, childcare, and adult day services.…
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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 broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In…
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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 Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers discussed what his Badger Bounceback agenda will do for…
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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 on the radio,” Cutter said. “To be a part of its legacy is just an…
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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 1948. His father, Charlie hosted WKTY’s morning show, “The Lead Balloon” from the day it…
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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.” Christensen served as director of sales for Red Rock when their stations were acquired by…
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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 of NAB president and CEO on Jan. 1 after nearly a decade with the association.…
