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  • Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame

    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….

  • New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    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…

  • Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
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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…

  • Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’

    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. –…

  • Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
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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…

  • WBA Gala registration open

    WBA Gala registration open

    Registration is now open and hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 4 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of…

  • Cold weather fails to bring chill to WBA Winter Conference

    Cold weather fails to bring chill to WBA Winter Conference

    Extremely cold weather managed to shut down much of Wisconsin this week, but it failed to shut down the WBA Winter Conference. The conference was held on Wednesday at the Madison Concourse Hotel as wind chills outside reached -50 degrees….

  • Gov. Thompson accepts award, praises broadcasters

    Gov. Thompson accepts award, praises broadcasters

    Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson received the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first Distinguished Service Award. The award was given out Wednesday at the WBA Business Luncheon during the Winter Conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel. The award was established to recognize…

  • WBA Winter Conference is on

    WBA Winter Conference is on

    The WBA Winter Conference scheduled for Wednesday will go on as planned. The WBA is aware of the inclement weather forecast and is diligently working with our contracted hotel, speakers, and legislators to ensure the best possible outcome for attendees….

  • Grassman honored for supporting veterans

    Grassman honored for supporting veterans

    Results Broadcasting owner Bruce Grassman is being honored for his support of veterans and veterans’ families. Grassman received a Legislative Citation on Monday from State Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel) recognizing his support of veterans. Grassman said he was humbled by…

  • WBA Student Awards submissions are closed

    WBA Student Awards submissions are closed

    Submissions for the WBA Student Awards for Excellence are now closed.  Make plans to join us March 2 at the Madison Marriott West for the WBA Student Seminar when we will recognize the winners.

  • Gousha to end hosting duties

    Gousha to end hosting duties

    Veteran journalist and WBA Hall of Famer Mike Gousha is ending his role hosting a public affairs program to focus on his duties at Marquette University Law School. Gousha hosted “UPFRONT” on WISN-TV for 11 years. He serves as a…

  • Wisconsin voices on takeaways from CES

    Wisconsin voices on takeaways from CES

    Wisconsin Broadcasters Association President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and Tom Walker from Mid-West Family Broadcasting appeared on a video published by Radio Advertising Bureau about takeaways from CES 2019. Both Vetterkind and Walker were in attendance at the conference in…

  • Major General Dunbar to address WBA members at Winter Conference

    Major General Dunbar to address WBA members at Winter Conference

    Wisconsin Adjutant General Major General Donald Dunbar will address WBA members during a luncheon Jan. 30 at the Madison Concourse Hotel during the WBA Winter Conference. Gen. Dunbar commands the Wisconsin National Guard and is responsible for Emergency Management. He…

  • WISN-TV changes up evening newscasts

    WISN-TV changes up evening newscasts

    WISN-TV is changing the schedule for its late weekday newscasts and has plans to add a new evening newscast this spring. The Milwaukee station is returning its 10 p.m. news to a 35-munute format starting Jan. 14 and starting its…