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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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YP Corner: 3 Keys to your financial future
It’s likely the toughest lesson any 20-something has ever learned. You can’t spend money you don’t have. We get it. You’re young and you want to live—what’s wrong with putting a vacation or new clothes on a credit card? Brent Welch is a a Retirement Wealth Adviser for Business & Estate Advisers of WI, LLC.…
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Owner of WWIS Radio dies
The owner of WWIS Radio in Black River Falls, Robert “Bob” Smith, has died. Smith died Monday at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson. He was 90. Smith has owned WWIS since 1968. Visitation will be June 7 at 1 p.m. followed by a funeral at 3 p.m. at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River…
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Bliss to sell Janesville radio stations to Ben Thompson
Bliss Communications announced Monday it will sell its two Janesville radio stations (WCLO-AM/WJVL-FM) to Ben Thompson, CEO of Big Radio. The Janesville Gazette also reported that Bliss’ numerous newspapers, including the Gazette, are being sold to Adams Publishing Group. Terms of the agreements have not been disclosed. FCC consent for the transfer of the radio…
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Milwaukee Bucks Senior VP to speak at WBA Summer Conference
Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry will be the keynote speaker at the WBA Summer Conference. Lasry was instrumental in the Bucks rebrand and the historic public-private partnership for a new arena and 30-acre development project in downtown Milwaukee. He’s also part of the Management Committee that oversees the organizations’ strategic growth. The Bucks were…
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Former Wisconsin Rapids news director dies
A man who once served as news director at a radio station in Wisconsin Rapids has died. Cliff Borden died April 27 at the age of 89. He was news director at WFHR from approximately 1971-81. He also served as public information officer for the State Department of Veterans Affairs. Borden served in the Korean…
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Station raises $59K for Honor Flight
Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV raised $59,000 to send veterans on a trip to see their monuments in Washington D.C. The station hosted a fundraising phone bank on Wednesday in conjunction with a one-hour primetime television special to honor veterans. The donations collected for Honor Flight will help send 120 veterans to Washington D.C. “When you…
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Radio station brings attention to struggling farmers
A radio station in Durand is getting national attention for holding a town hall meeting that highlighted the stories of struggling farmers in rural Wisconsin. WRDN General Manager Brian Winnekins said the stories from farmers were heartbreaking and included the story of one farmer who struggles to feed his family. The town hall meeting was…
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Entercom names station manager for Madison cluster
Entercom Madison’s General Sales Manager, Andrea Hansen, has been promoted to Station Manager and Director of Sales for the cluster. In her new role, Hansen will oversee sales efforts for 105.5 Triple M (WMMM-FM), 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM) and MIX 105.1 (WMHX-FM). “Andrea has done a tremendous job leading our sales team and is an invaluable…
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Edwards celebrates retirement
WUWM-FM General Manager Dave Edwards celebrated his retirement Tuesday at a party in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett declared May 21 as “Dave Edwards Day.” Guests at the gathering included WUWM’s founding manager Ruane Hill, previous GM George Bailey, and representatives from NPR. Edwards joined the public radio station in Milwaukee in 1979 to create…
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Radio show established to train high school students
Converge Radio in Eau Claire is teaching high school students how to produce a radio show by giving them a radio show. Rock And Roll Homeroom airs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Every Tuesday at 5 p.m., area high school students are invited to the Converge Radio studio to work with producers to record an episode,…
