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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….
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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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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…
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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. –…
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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…
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WEAU-TV raises $83K in honor of 3 Girl Scouts, parent killed on highway
A television station in Eau Claire helped raise $83,201 to honor three Girl Scouts and a parent who were killed while cleaning alongside a highway. The incident occurred Nov. 3 in Chippewa Falls when a driver went off the road…
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Chappell leaving Milwaukee station
Milwaukee TV anchor Kate Chappell is taking a job in Chicago. Chappell joins WMAQ on Monday as a reporter and fill-in anchor. She’s leaving CBS 58 where she was the 5 and 10 p.m. anchor. She shared the news on…
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Goetz remembered for contributions to radio in Wisconsin
WBA Hall of Famer Nathan Goetz is being remembered for his contributions to radio in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. Goetz died Wednesday at his home in Naples, Florida. He was 92. The Monroe native built the Goetz Broadcasting…
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Committee approves police body cameras bill
A draft bill that would establish statewide rules for how police use body cameras and handle requests for access to videos has been approved by a Legislative Study Committee that’s been working on the topic since this summer. The committee…
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Strachota remembered for contributions to broadcasting, community involvement
Bernie Strachota is being remembered for his contributions during his 19-year career in Milwaukee radio. The WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster died Sunday. He was 96. Strachota started his career in 1959 at what was then WRIT AM/FM and worked…
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Ola returns to Wisconsin
Reporter/anchor Mary Jo Ola is returning to Wisconsin after working at WATN/WLMT in Memphis. Ola said via social media that she’s taken a position as a reporter at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. It’s her last week in Memphis. Ola previously worked…
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Radio station generates 85K meals during holiday fundraiser
A Milwaukee radio station gathered enough food and cash donations to generate 85,839 meals to feed hungry families this holiday season. 991 The Mix (WMYX) held its 21st annual Stuff the Bus event on Nov. 21 outside a Pick N’…
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Time and timing important to avoiding WBA Awards disqualifications
Greetings from the WBA Awards Committee. We have had several meetings since our Awards Gala in May, and I think we have some exciting changes that will help make our next Gala even better. Do you realize that our submissions…
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iHeartMedia Milwaukee debuts FM sports talk station
iHeartMedia Milwaukee announced Tuesday the debut of a new FM sports talk station. 97.3 The Game (WRNW) will broadcast the latest local and national sports news and feature some of the most recognized and respected names and voices in Milwaukee sports. The…
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Thompson awarded first WBA Distinguished Service Award
Former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson will receive the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s first Distinguished Service Award. The award was established to recognize those who “reflect the values embodied in the Wisconsin broadcast industry…
