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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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Longtime central Wisconsin broadcaster dies
Longtime central Wisconsin broadcasters Richard (Rick)Muzzy died Sept. 24. He was 77. Muzzy joined broadcasting after college, a career that took him to markets in Elyria- Lorain, Piqua and Toledo, Ohio as well as Boston, Massachusetts and Colorado Springs, Colorado….
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Valkoun named VP of sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee
Colleen Valkoun has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. As Vice President of Sales, Valkoun will work closely with iHeart Milwaukee’s sales team to deliver innovative marketing solutions for advertisers across iHeart’s broadcast, digital, and live event…
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Reyer remembered for his passion for storytelling
A Wausau man with a lifetime passion for storytelling and a 35-year career at Wisconsin Public Radio, Rick Reyer, died Sept. 22 after his battle with ALS. He was 64. According to his obituary, during his career, Reyer, “lent his…
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Broadcaster remembered as ‘Voice of Sheboygan’
A longtime Wisconsin broadcaster, Kelly Meyer, died Thursday after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 59. According to his obituary, Meyer began his broadcasting career in 1985 at WAUN in Kewaunee. During his career, Meyer held positions at WNBK…
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Eau Claire station starts broadcasts from new studio
Eau Claire radio station Greatest Hits 98.1 (WISM) recently switched to a new studio. Mid-West Family Eau Claire said the new studio’s space has a long history with the company. The former WDRK-FM 99.9 was in that studio, from shortly…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Planning underway for big 75th WBA anniversary
Your WBA turns 75 in 2026, and planning is already in full swing for the celebrations! By now you’ll have noticed that the theme for the 2026 WBA Awards Gala is Diamond Jubilee, in honor of our 75th Anniversary. We…
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Andrea Albers named morning co-anchor on WTMJ-TV
Andrea Albers will step into the role of morning co-anchor on TMJ4 News Today on WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. Albers joined the station in 2021 as a reporter and anchor. Most recently, she has been guiding the Milwaukee area through the…
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Civic Media names new executive leadership team
Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup. The new leadership structure includes former VP of Operations Kory Hartman being promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hartman will oversee day-to-day operations across Civic…
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Mikayla Browne named program director of Life 102.5
Life 102.5 (WNWC-FM) in Madison has named Mikayla Browne program director. Browne, who joined the station in 2023, has served as afternoon host and assistant program director for the past two and a half years. “I am incredibly proud…
