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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’
Join your fellow young broadcasters (within the first years of working in the profession) for professional development through conversation, helpful critiques, and getting your questions answered at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Feb. 28. Schedule:9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and networking9:30 am. –…
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Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
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Donated winnings add $1,610 to WBA Foundation
Jeff Tyler from iHeartMedia won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse on June 18 and donated his winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,610 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you, Jeff!
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Four new members welcomed to the WBA Hall of Fame
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Denise Callaway has left an indelible…
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Weekly Radio Addresses recognize Wisconsin dairy, tourism
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about June Dairy Month, and Wisconsin tourism. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Rep….
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Combat Hunger event surpasses 50K meals for local veterans
A radio group in Appleton helped rally the community to provide over 50,000 meals for local veterans struggling with food insecurity. Woodward Community Media, in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, held its 7th annual “Combat Hunger” food and funds…
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DeGroot promoted, Radandt transitions at Woodward Community Media
B.J. DeGroot has been promoted to Market Manager for Woodward Community Media’s northeast Wisconsin stations. DeGroot, who was Brand Manager for WHBY and The Score, will now manage all six radio brands in northeast Wisconsin: 105.7 WAPL, 95.9 KISS FM,…
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Drive generates more than 75K diaper donations
WSAW-TV’s second annual Diaper Drive in the Wausau area raised 75,752 diapers and $14,688 in cash. At an average of 25 cents per diaper, about 134,504 diapers will be made available to families in need at The Babies’ Place and…
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LaCombe named news director at WLUK-TV
Andrew LaCombe has been named news director for WLUK-TV in Green Bay. He is a former political and investigative reporter for WLUK from 2013 until 2016. LaCombe rejoins the station from WLUC-TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where he was news…
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Green Bay station celebrates 45-year employee
Green Bay TV station WFRV-TV is celebrating the 45-year anniversary of employee Kathy Hoffman. Hoffman is the station’s admin/HR specialist. She previously worked in news, production, and marketing at the station.
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on Pride, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol focus on Pride Month and the state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s ,…
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43-year veteran of WFRV-TV to retire
The news production manager at WFRV-TV, Julie Buck, is retiring after 43 years at the station. She’s the station’s longest tenured employee. VP and General Manager Judson Beck wrote, “Thank you for your incredible service, professionalism, the great example you…
