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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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Platteville stations offers community trick-or-treating
QueenB Radio in Platteville hosted its annual Haunted Halloween Candy Drive Thru on Oct. 22. The event offers a safe, community trick-or-treating opportunity for families. This year 400 treat bags were distributed to more than 120 families. The station group partners with the Platteville Police Department, DuTrac Community Credit Union, and other business partners that…
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O’Shea returning to Milwaukee on WTMJ-TV
Kidd O’Shea is returning to Milwaukee, where he started his media career, to join TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV). He will join the TMJ4 morning news team as the station’s new traffic anchor and community correspondent. “We are thrilled to welcome Kidd home to TMJ4,” said Tim Vetscher, the station’s news director. “His experience, his local ties, and…
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Nominations open for WBA Hall of Fame, Local Broadcast Legends
Nominations are now open for the WBA Hall of Fame and the Local Broadcast Legends. The WBA Hall of Fame Committee made a number of changes to the process starting with the 2025 cycle: Nominations for both recognitions must be submitted through an online form. Those forms are available here: Nominations are due on Jan.…
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Madison station group takes on National Guard challenge
Mid-West Family radio stations in Madison recently took part in a fitness challenge with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Station staff took the Army Combat Fitness Test to measure their readiness to serve in today’s Army. This included a deadlift, planking, push-ups, spring-drag-carry, and a two-mile run. The challenge might be coming to your market!
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Milwaukee station collects 421 bikes during bike drive
Milwaukee radio station 103.7 KISS FM (WXSS-FM) hosted its inaugural bike drive in collaboration with Tri City National Bank. All donations benefited Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, whose mission is to increase bicycle transportation in underserved communities by providing access, low-cost repairs and education. “Our first-ever bike drive showcased the incredible heart of our community,” said…
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Membership renewals in the mail, can be paid online
It’s WBA membership renewal time. When 2025 ends, so does your WBA membership. You should soon be receiving your 2026 WBA membership renewal notice in the mail. Sign up now and keep your membership in full force, without interruption, through 2026. I’m sure you’ll agree that membership in your WBA is a bargain. As an…
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Podcast: Lifeline: Inside the Broadcasters Foundation of America
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) reaches across the United States and Puerto Rico to provide an anonymous safety net for radio and television broadcaster professionals who find themselves in acute financial need due to an illness, accident, or emergency. In this episode hosted by Dennis Lyle (Illinois Broadcasters Assoc.), BFOA board member Ray Cole…
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Marotta named sports director for TMJ4 News
TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee announced today that Karley Marotta will be the station’s new Sports Director. Marotta joins WTMJ-TV from WKOW-TV in Madison, where she served as Sports Director and previously anchored weeknight sports on 27 News. Marotta began her television career in La Crosse spending two-and-a-half years at ABC affiliate WXOW before joining…
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Spigner to anchor, report for WISN-TV
Rheya Spigner is joining WISN-TV in Milwaukee as co-anchor of WISN 12 News at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning the week of Oct. 20. She will anchor alongside Derrick Rose, Diana Gutiérrez, Blake Eason, Dario Melendez and Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden. In addition to her anchor duties, Spigner will take on daily reporting assignments…
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iHeartMedia reformats Milwaukee station to ‘B97.3’
iHeartMedia Milwaukee announced this week the debut of the new B97.3, Feel Good Favorites (WRNW). B97.3 will broadcast Adult Contemporary music, focusing on songs from artists including Adele, Michael Jackson, P!nk, Maroon 5 and Madonna. The station will also add a full lineup of personalities. “We welcome listeners to Milwaukee’s new home for Feel Good…
