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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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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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Gear up! Breaking News! You’re going live
Large police presence. Raise your hand if you’ve uttered those words once or twice. I cannot think of a story harder to tell than the one where you have no information. I’ll set the scene: Newsroom phone rings. It’s a…
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Making the most of an overnight work schedule
“When do you go in?” If you’ve ever worked a morning show shift you’ve likely been asked that question with a look of disgust from inquiring minds. Kassandra Sepeda has anchored Sunrise 7 in Wausau for nearly four years and…
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Janesville sports fans remember local broadcaster
A longtime radio sports director in Janesville is being remembered for his hard work and dedication. Al Fagerli, 67, died unexpectedly on Dec. 14 in Illinois. He retired from WCLO radio in Janesville in 2016. According to his obituary, Fagerli…
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Converge Radio returns to new dial location in Eau Claire
Converge Radio is back on the air in the Eau Claire area on a new transmitter after its previous station was sold. Converge Radio was previously on the air on WDRK, which the UW-Eau Claire Foundation recently sold to The…
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2 Wisconsin broadcasters named to ’30 and Under Superstars’ list
Two Wisconsin broadcasters are among 30 broadcasters recognized as “30 and Under Superstars” by Radio Ink. Ben Brust from Good Karma Brands in Madison and Reid Magnum of Magnum Media were both included in the 2020 class of honorees, only…
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WFHR marks 80 years on the air
WFHR is celebrating 80 years on the air in Wisconsin Rapids. The station went on the air Nov. 5, 1940 and was broadcasting election results on the first day, which was also Election Day. WFHR stands for William F Huffman…
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WISN-TV raises $137K for Salvation Army
For the first time ever, WISN 12 and The Salvation Army joined forces for the ‘#RescueChristmas’ fundraiser. It provides toys, along with food, clothes, and shelter services, to children and families in need across southeastern Wisconsin. From Dec. 7 through…
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Madison station delivers holiday cheer
A Madison radio stations lifted the spirits of those in need during the holiday season with its annual 12 Trees of Christmas event. WOLX-FM asked listeners to nominate someone they know who is struggling through the holiday season to receive…
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Twin Cities, western Wisconsin radio owner dies
Greg Borgen, the owner and president of Borgen Broadcasting, died unexpectedly on Dec. 21. Borgen owned classic hits station WDGY in Hudson and Spanish language station WREY in the Twin Cities. He was a second-generation broadcaster and served on the…
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Station makes $5,000 donation to rescue mission
A radio station operated by QueenB Radio in Platteville is making a $5,000 donation to a rescue mission. Super Hits 106 (KIYX-FM) in Dubuque presented the donation Dec. 8 to the Dubuque Rescue Mission. It was awarded through the Morgan…
