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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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Covering a protest? Be prepared
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press shares some useful guides to help you better understand your rights and avoid incident: https://www.rcfp.org/resources/police-protesters-and-the-press/
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Eighteen hours a week at $9.25 an hour
Note: I started working on this article long before the coronavirus pandemic began. I fully understand that many stations are in crisis mode at present with revenue challenges, hiring freezes and even layoffs. However, the issues I’ve raised here predate…
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Broadcasters step up during unbelievable times
What a tremendous job Wisconsin Broadcasters have done during the pandemic. I think it is safe to say virtually every radio and TV station participated in or produced their own community events to help residents. Midwest Communications in central Wisconsin…
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Wausau radio GM dies in accidental drowning
Brett Lucht, the Market Manager of Midwest Communications in Wausau, died Friday of an accidental drowning while on vacation. He was 50. “Brett has been an important part of our family,” Midwest Communications President and CEO Duke Wright said. “He…
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Weekly Radio Addresses promote mask wearing, celebrate Independence Day
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers promote mask wearing to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and celebrate Independence Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from…
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WBA Summer Conference goes virtual
Your WBA is committed to providing members with the professional development they need to be the best in their field and tools to help you recruit the best employees. Although we couldn’t be together for the WBA Summer Conference,…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here [PDF]. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Chris Bernier writes about how broadcasters are helping during uncertain times WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind…
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Bernard joins WISN-TV weather team
Meteorologist Molly Bernard is joining WISN-TV’s Weather Watch 12 team in Milwaukee. “Molly’s Midwest experience makes her a great fit to join the Weather Watch 12 team,” said Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “From record-breaking snowfall…
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Radio station broadcasts drive-up co-op meeting
Radio station WRDN in Durand helped the members of the Dunn Energy Co-Op conduct business during a time of social distancing by broadcasting the co-op’s annual meeting in Menomonie. The Saturday meeting was held at the co-op headquarters and those…
