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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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Weekly Radio Addresses take on pandemic anniversary, budget hearings
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol speak to the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and state budget hearings. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers in this week’s Dem radio address reflected on the one-year anniversary of…
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In-person events returning this summer
Rarely do we talk with a WBA member who doesn’t mention their desire to get back to networking with their fellow broadcasters. We most definitely share in that desire and are very excited to return to in-person events with the return of our Summer Conference and Broadcasters Clinic. Our WBA Summer Conference will take place…
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PBS Wisconsin launches racial justice digital series
PBS Wisconsin is producing a nine-part digital series focused on important issues affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities titled “Why Race Matters.” In the new series, host Angela Fitzgerald interviews Black Wisconsinites about race, identity, and achieving racial equity in the state. Through conversations with experts, artists, community organizers, and health professionals, viewers will hear the historical…
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Tenpas moves to middays on WHBY
Radio host Hayley Tenpas is moving to the middays timeslot on WHBY in Appleton. “Focus Fox Valley” will air 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., filling the hours previously held by Kathy Keene’s “The Good Neighbor Show.” Keene will retire on May 28. Tenpas has hosted Focus Fox Valley on WHBY since June 2018. She comes…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The March/April issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: NAB President and CEO Senator Gordon Smith is coming to Summer Conference WBA Chair Chris Bernier focuses on the positive as the end of the pandemic nears WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind writes…
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Students go online to learn from broadcasters, receive awards
“I thought all the professionals were great!” “It was an absolute pleasure attending this years seminar!” “This was a great experience, I’m so happy to have been a part of it.” “I got one-on-one connections with professionals that not only gave me advice, but also took interest in me.” Those were just a few of…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2020 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Charlie Berens presented a keynote speech. Thank you Charlie! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner. The…
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Keene to retire as WHBY’s Good Neighbor
After 40 years behind the microphone, WHBY’s Good Neighbor Kathy Keene is announcing her retirement. Keene joined Woodward Communications in January 1981. In September of that same year she became the host of the Good Neighbor Show on WHBY. During her time in broadcast Keene was awarded the Social and Digital Media “Best Personality” award at…
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Richard and Joy Wood to retire
After 40 years of doing projects for the broadcasting industry, Richard and Joy Wood are announcing their retirement. As married business partners they were the owners of Skyline Communications from 1980 to 1999, specializing in tower construction and maintenance work. With more than 500 towers built and many feet of structures maintained, the two of…
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Weekly Radio Addresses used to discuss American Rescue Plan, schools
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the American Rescue Plan and support for schools offering in-person instruction. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In the weekly Dem address, Gov. Tony Evers praised the American Rescue Plan now…
