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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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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 Family Radio Network. The station is now on the air at WRFP-LP (101.9 FM) in…
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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 the second group to be named by Radio Ink. Brust, 29, is an on-air co-host…
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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 Radio. Huffman founded the station and was also the publisher of the Wisconsin Rapids Daily…
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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 Dec. 20, the campaign was promoted both on-air and online to solicit donations from generous…
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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 a free Christmas tree and gift cards to make their season a little brighter. The…
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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 board of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association. “His love of broadcasting was shown by the countless…
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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 Murphy Media “It’s What We Do” initiative. Presentations are made by each market at the…
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Listeners come through for homeless shelter
A radio station in Manitowoc collected three carloads worth of donations for a local homeless shelter. WOMT’s Hope Tree campaign promoted listeners to donate 43 blankets, 98 personal care items, 72 articles of clothes, and more including monetary donations, a vacuum cleaner, books, and even jewelry to Hope House of Manitowoc County. The Hope House…
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WKOW-TV remembers long-time photographer
A long-time photographer at WKOW-TV in Madison is being remembered after more than 30 years in broadcasting. Mike Kellogg, 65, died Friday with his wife Mary by his side after a prolonged illness. Kellogg began work with WKOW-TV in the early 1980s after a stint with WXOW-TV in La Crosse. In addition to covering news in…
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Think differently about your 2021 budget
I truly learned about budgeting when I walked into a department head meeting at my first major market radio station a month after I became the program director. The general manager announced it was time to budget for the next year and handed out a 13-column accounting spreadsheet to each department head with the expense…
