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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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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
Four Wisconsin Broadcasters have been chosen as WBA Local Broadcast Legends and will be recognized during the Keynote Luncheon at the WBA Summer Conference at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake on June 13. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Local Broadcast Legends Award was established in 2015 under the direction of Bruce Grassman, owner/president of Results…
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Dalessandro named WKLH afternoon host
Milwaukee radio personality Karen Dalessandro is taking the afternoon host position at WKLH where she’s been working part-time since late last year. She will be on the air 3-7 p.m. weekends and will also have a weekend show. Dalessandro left WKTI in Milwaukee in October when it changed formats.
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Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill Postponed to Friday, April 12
Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill will be delayed until Friday, due to the potential threat of severe thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes in southern Wisconsin on Thursday. After consulting with our partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Emergency Management said a decision was made to postpone the statewide tornado drill originally…
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‘Help for the Homeless’ drive raises $406,000
The Family Radio Network (WEMY/WEMI/WGNV/WSTM) collected $406,000 worth of hygiene and cleaning products during its “Help for the Homeless” drive. The donations were collected in 15 northeast and central Wisconsin communities for 89 crisis agencies serving those communities. In its 27th year, “Help for the Homeless” donations have provided more than $3.3 million worth of…
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WBA on hand for NAB Show
The WBA is in Las Vegas this week for the annual NAB Show. Check out the photos below and check back for more photos throughout the week. NAB President Gordon Smith Alan Alda Recognizing Tom Taylor
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Station donates thousands of books to children
A Milwaukee TV station donated 8,000 books to local schools and literacy organizations supporting children. WISN-TV partnered with Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney|ABC Television Group and First Book for the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate the books to the Penfield Children’s Center, Woodlands East School, and Next Door Foundation in Milwaukee, and Greater Waukesha Literacy.…
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10 new graduates finish Walker Broadcast Management Institute
Ten graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases this week as the Institute marked the beginning of its eighth three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management positions. It’s held at the UW School of Business on the UW-Madison campus. This…
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Welton receives achievement award
The Association of Public Radio Engineers (APRE) is honoring Nautel’s Jeff Welton with this year’s APRE Engineering Achievement Award. In the announcement, APRE President Victoria St. John said, “Jeff helps make possible what we do, representing the approach to the ideals and engineering practices and training that APRE stands for and promotes.” Welton is well…
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TV station helps collect more than 210K meals
A Milwaukee TV station took part in two efforts that resulted in the collection of more than 210,000 meals for the hungry. Through the ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly Challenge’ and the ‘Scouting for Food’ initiatives, WISN-TV teamed up with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to collect enough food to provide a total of 210,322 meals for…
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Competition named after long-time supporter Dick Record
A competition for young musicians is being renamed to recognize a broadcaster, and longtime supporter of the competition, Dick Record. The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra announced at a March 9 performance that the Rising Stars Concerto Competition would now be called the Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition. During that concert, the four finalists performed…
