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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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Wisconsin’s broadcasters step to help during pandemic
Wisconsin’s radio and TV station are stepping up to help their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some examples of how they’re helping: Madison radio group donates more than $900K in advertising to local businesses WWIS launches ‘People…
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Antigo stations boosting businesses during pandemic
Two Antigo radio stations run by Results Broadcasting are working to help local businesses suffering through the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. WACD-FM County 106 and WATK-AM/FM are broadcasting messages on each station 10 times per day…
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WISN-TV’s ‘Operation: Shop Local’ aimed at helping businesses through down turn
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV has launched an effort to help local businesses through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Operation: Shop Local” is a community initiative to benefit small businesses in southeast Wisconsin. It is a direct link…
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Heartland stations supporting local businesses in northern Wisconsin
Heartland Communications radio stations in Eagle River and Ashland are doing what they can to help local communities and local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The four Eagle River radio stations are hosting a free program with local businesses letting…
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Wisconsin’s public TV stations to begin at-home learning broadcasts Monday
As schools in Wisconsin have closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, PBS Wisconsin and Milwaukee PBS have outlined an ambitious plan, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, to support at-home learning for students and families by broadcasting…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on COVID-19, Safer at Home
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are focused on COVID-19 and the state’s “Safer at Home” order. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here…
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La Crosse radio stations gather, share info to help with COVID-19
Mid-West Family radio stations in La Crosse are working on gathering information for the community to help residents cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The stations are using the website aroundrivercity.com to allow local businesses to post updates about changes in…
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Radio Milwaukee mixes up programs to address needs under COVID-19
Community radio station Radio Milwaukee is changing up its programming in reaction to the needs of listeners coping with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The station created a weekday program called “School of Rock” to teach kids home from…
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Milwaukee TV station promotes local businesses with ‘We’re Open’ campaign
Milwaukee TV station WTMJ-TV has launched a public service campaign called “We’re Open” to support local business owners and their workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Through a multiplatform campaign, WTMJ-TV is encouraging viewers to help local small businesses stay afloat…
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Radio stations source for COVID-19 information in Mauston
Mauston radio stations WRJC-AM and WRJC-FM are providing listeners with a lot of information and support during the COVID-19 crisis. The stations have welcomed local lawmakers, including Rep. Ron Kind, local health officials, local business officials, and food pantry advocates…
