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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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Fantozzi named brand manager for WOZZ
Ryan Fantozzi has been hired as brand manager for Rock 94.7, WOZZ in Wausau. He replaces Terry Stevens who was recently promoted to Operations Manager for Midwest Communications, Lansing. Fantozzi is leaving Neuhoff Media in Bloomington, Illinois where he Programmed…
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Excitement in store for your young professionals
The WBA Young Professionals Committee recently met in Sheboygan/Manitowoc (big thank you to Terry Stevenson for hosting our semi-annual meeting) with creative minds coming together in a session of brainstorming to solidify programs and events specifically for young broadcast professionals…
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Madison station adds Justice Network, Court TV
WKOW-TV is adding Justice Network and Court TV to its offerings. Justice Network was added Wednesday and Court TV will be added May 8. Justice Network (27.5) – Justice Network is a 24/7 broadcast television network that entertains and informs…
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Meet your WBA Gala award presenters
Radio and television personalities will present the awards at the WBA Gala on Saturday. The award presenters represent the stations that won Station of the Year awards at the last WBA Gala. Stations representing radio will present the television awards…
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Seating set for WBA Awards Gala
The seating chart is set for the WBA Awards Gala. Click here to view it [PDF]. NOTE: This year the reception begins at 4:30 p.m and the dinner and awards presentations will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Remember to share…
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WBA Hall of Famer profiled for his retirement
WBA Hall of Famer and radio veteran Lindsay Wood Davis is retiring, prompting a Madison TV station to do a profile of his career and the impact he’s had on his community, Monona. The story is here and can be…
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WAPL wins Station of the Year honors
WAPL-FM in Appleton was named Station of the Year at the Wisconsin Area Music Industries (WAMI) Awards on April 14. The Woodward-owned station was nominated in the People’s Choice Radio Station category for northeast Wisconsin. WAMI recognizes the contributions and…
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Viste retires after 50 years at WEAU-TV
Ron Viste is retiring after 50 years as a broadcast engineer at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire. Viste got his start in radio and military communications before moving to WEAU. He is known for his dedication to his craft and enthusiasm…
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Broadcasters participate in tornado warning tests
On April 12 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., two statewide tests of the Tornado Warning EAS code were conducted in Wisconsin. The tests were originally scheduled for April 11, but needed to be postponed for a day due to…
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Graduates should get involved in their communities
May is a month filled with pomp and circumstance. Diplomas are handed out, families are snapping photos with their grads in cap and gown and students are celebrating the end of homework, quizzes, and exams. But what’s next? For many…
