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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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iHeart radio stations in Madison deliver 4 trailers of food
Madison’s six iHeartMedia radio stations gathered four trailers full of food during a food drive in May. Listeners left donations at Metro Market and Pick N’ Save stores and the stations delivered the food to Selfless Ambition and the Goodman…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on death of George Floyd, dairy month
In this week’s Weekly Radio Addresses, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes talks about the death of George Floyd and Republican Representative Bob Kulp talks about June Dairy Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see…
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VCY America airs special to honor high school graduates
VCY America hosted a 2020 graduation special honoring high school seniors. The special aired Sunday and included a call-in portion allowing high school seniors to give a one-minute challenge to their class. There was also a segment for parents and…
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Magnum Media to buy 3 La Crosse radio stations
Magnum Media is planning to purchase three radio stations from La Crosse Media Group. The announcement released Wednesday said La Crosse Media Group has filed an application with the FCC to sell WQCC-FM, KQEG-FM, and WLFN-AM to Magnum Media. “A…
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Madison TV station helps generate 18K meals for food pantries
Madison TV station WKOW-TV raised nearly $30,000 for food pantries through an 18-hour text-a-thon. The Feeding Hope event in May 14 was in partnership with the Community Action Coalition and was aimed at supporting local food pantries struggling to meet…
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Take time to unplug
As a young professional, it’s easy to be absorbed in your career aspirations and your pursuit of advancement but don’t underestimate the importance of unplugging. Finding a work-life balance that works for you is a crucial process that takes years…
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Station airs concert to benefit hungry students
Eagle River radio station WRJO aired a concert featuring local artists to benefit a charity that feeds school-aged children from food insecure homes in the Northland Pines School District. The concert aired May 23 and raised more than $40,000 for…
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Merrill radio station helps food pantries with pre-recorded concert
Merrill radio station Bluejay 96.3 (WJMT) hosted a concert of pre-recorded performances to raise money for local food pantries during the pandemic. The three-hour “Hometown Concert for the Cause” aired May 8 and featured performances from Merrill area singers, students,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on wearing masks, issues with unemployment claims
In this week’s Weekly Radio Addresses, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers talks about the importance of wearing masks and Senate President Roger Roth highlights issues with unemployment claims filed with the state. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use…
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Ladysmith stations lead effort to help feed families
A pair of radio stations in Ladysmith is giving away food to help those affected by the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic. WLDY and WJBL hosted a Facebook giveaway that started with five $100 grocery gift cards. It grew…
