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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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Monona LPFM hosts dance parties to help kids at home
Monona community radio station WVMO-LP is hosting three dance parties a week to help kids at home “get the wiggles out” while they’re practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. At 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the station takes…
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Station partners with community group to help COVID-19 response
A Wausau radio station is working with community organization, Payton’s Promise, to make sure residents get what they need during the COVID-19 crisis. 89Q (WCLQ) is promoting the group’s efforts to collect food and make sure students who rely on…
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The Family Radio Network creates community through COVID-19 crisis
The Family Radio Network is connecting with its local communities through a Facebook group where listeners are posting needs, encouragement, updates, and information about concerts artists are performing via livestream during the COVID-19 crisis. The network recently wrapped up its…
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Manitowoc stations promoting businesses operating through COVID-19
A group of six radio stations in Manitowoc is helping the local economy through the COVID-19 crisis through a choose local campaign in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Seehafer Broadcasting stations are airing PSAs encouraging listeners to…
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Platteville area radio stations launch ‘Operation Small Business’
QueenB Radio in Platteville has created “Operation Small Business” to support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Operation Small Business” is an online list of local small businesses the community can support during the crisis. It includes a list of…
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Woodward raises spirits during COVID-19 crisis with online sing-along
In addition to keeping listeners constantly updated with new information about COVID-19 and hosting a free website where local restaurants can add their hours of operation, Woodward Radio Group stations in the Appleton area are hosting an online sing-along to…
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Radio group interviews local businesses, leaders on COVID-19
The Radio Plus radio stations in the Fond du Lac area are keeping listeners connected to their communities through interviews with businesses, non-profits, religious groups, and other community groups. In addition to daily updates from local health officials, the stations…
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Madison TV station calls for food bank donations
Madison TV station NBC15 (WMTV-TV) is seeking online donations to help a local food bank during the COVID-19 crisis. As of Friday, The Care Box Challenge has raised $186,299 (which includes $48,500 in matching funds) to benefit the Second Harvest…
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Radio station updates Black River Falls area listeners on local COVID-19 developments
A radio station serving the Black River Falls area is providing daily updates to listeners about how COVID-19 is affecting their region. WWIS Radio is continually broadcasting information on the state and local level about the effects of the virus….
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Durand radio station connecting listeners through COVID-19 crisis
Durand radio station WRDN is helping listeners through the COVID-19 crisis by providing official updates, helping local businesses, and forming social connections. The station also facilitated milk and cheese curd donations for families and local school districts. The station is…
