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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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Veteran Milwaukee TV journalist dies
A veteran journalist with a long career at WISN-TV in Milwaukee has died. Mike Anderson started at WISN-TV in 1981 and retired in 2017. “Mike Anderson was a transformative figure in the history of television news in Milwaukee,” WISN-TV News Director Ben Hart wrote. “In his storied career, he broke class and color barriers and…
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WBA Hall of Famer remembered for leadership, love of sports
WBA Hall of Famer Mike Elliott had a career in radio that spanned more than 50 years and a love of sports that he used to inspire those he led through his amazing career. Elliott died Monday. He was 82. Elliott started his career at WACE radio in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1954, where he was…
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6 Wisconsin House members sign letter seeking support for local media
Six of Wisconsin’s members of the House of Representatives have added their names to a letter [PDF] asking the Trump administration to consider federal spending on advertising be prioritized for local media outlets. Representatives Dingell and Upton from Michigan, and Representatives Flores and Veasey from Texas, are lead signers on the letter to the White House.…
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ESPN station makes temporary flip to COVID-19 programs
A sports talk radio station in Milwaukee is making a temporary change to air programming related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio (channel 110) and its public service channel 121, “Coronavirus: What You Need to Know” will air on 540 ESPN (WAUK-AM) beginning Monday. The programming change will preempt ESPN network programming until further…
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Update on 2020 political broadcasting
2020 is bound to be a very active year for political broadcasting. Who do you have to sell advertising time to? How much can you charge? What paperwork do you need to retain? Who is watching what you do, and what issues are likely to arise in the coming election These issues and more were…
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FOX6 leads effort to feed first responders
FOX6 (WITI-TV) in Milwaukee is leading an effort to provide food to first responders fighting the pandemic in southeast Wisconsin. The FOX6 Feed A Hero program makes it easy to order food from a local restaurant and have it delivered or drop it off for those working at health care facilities and in public safety. The station…
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Merrill radio station airs Easter service
Merrill radio station WJMT joined with a local church to produce a live “Drive-In” Easter Sunday morning service to help worshippers who couldn’t gather for a traditional service because of social distancing. Church volunteers erected a stage and tents for the pastors, singers, readers, a keyboard player, and trumpet players in the city’s recreation center’s…
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WISN-TV hosts online food drive
WISN 12 and Hunger Task Force launched an online ‘food drive’ in April to help local families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the fundraising campaign continues and the importance of financial support is more critical now than ever, this inspiring initiative has already raised $313,000, which is the equivalent of providing 4,173 boxes…
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Eau Claire stations launch ‘Operation Support Local’
Mid-West Family radio stations in Eau Claire launched “Operation Support Local” to help Chippewa Valley businesses suffering through the pandemic. The stations air quick phone conversations with local businesses to help alert the public to changes at the businesses and offer ways for residents to help support them through the crisis. The conversations air weekday…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19 developments
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses remain focused on COVID-19 with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talking about the legislature’s response bill passed this week and Gov. Evers talking about the extension of his “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:…
