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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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Severson retires from WISN-TV
WISN-TV veteran meteorologist Sally Severson is retiring at the end of the week. Severson announced her gradual retirement from the station more than a year ago. Her final broadcast was on Monday. Her last day is on Friday. Severson has…
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Good Karma stations hold small business contest
Good Karma Brands’ Wisconsin-owned stations, ESPN Madison (WTLX), ESPN Milwaukee (WKTI/WAUK), and Newsradio 620 WTMJ have partnered with Associated Bank to award two local, small businesses each a customized advertising campaign to help achieve success and thrive in their respective…
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WPR launches new schedule starting Monday
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) welcomes new programs to its schedule beginning Monday, Aug. 31, and some familiar voices are moving to new times. The changes were prompted by announcements this spring from American Public Media (APM) and WBUR Boston (WBUR)…
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Chorski joins Awards Committee as co-chair
Scott Chorski is joining the WBA Awards Committee as co-chair, along with sitting co-chair Kelly Radandt. Chorski is a former WBA Board member and Board Chair and recently retired as general manager of WKBT-TV in La Crosse. Retired Hall of…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss policing, unrest
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from the Wisconsin State Capitol address this week’s debates over policing and public demonstrations. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Sen….
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‘Max’ promoted to PD at Fox Valley station
Robert “Max” Dye has been promoted to program director for Alternative Rock station WWWX-FM/96.9 The Fox in Appleton/Oshkosh. A 20-year radio broadcasting veteran, Max joined WWWX-FM as music director, imager, and afternoon on-air host in 2017. Prior to that, he…
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Knaack remembered for long Hall of Fame career in Fox Valley
WBA Hall of Famer Susan Knaack is being remembered for her 38-year broadcasting career in the Fox Valley. Knaack died Wednesday. She was 77. Knaack started her broadcasting career in Oshkosh with stints at WAGO and WMKC from 1971-77 where…
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Madison station safely gathers listeners for drive-in movie
Madison radio station Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) held a drive-in movie event at the Madison Mallards’ baseball stadium on Friday evening. More than 500 people were on hand in the socially distanced setting for a showing of Jeremy Camp’s Christian hit…
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Weekly Radio Addresses encourage online voter registration, celebrate women’s suffrage
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol residents are encouraged to use the state’s online voter registration system and celebrate the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit….
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Davis rejoins Cumulus as Operations Manager for Appleton-Oshkosh stations
Cumulus Media has appointed Brian Davis as Operations Manager for Cumulus Appleton-Oshkosh and Program Director of 99.5 WPKR-FM. In his new roles, Davis will program Country station WPKR-FM and will oversee Cumulus’ five radio stations in the Appleton-Oshkosh market, including:…
