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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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U.S. Senate candidates trade ideas in WBA Foundation Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir debated Saturday night in Wausau at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was…
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ATSC 3.0 speaker added to Broadcasters Clinic lineup
A speaker added late to the Broadcasters Clinic line-up will talk about ATSC 3.0 at a session on Thursday. Joel Wilhite is currently the Senior Systems Design Engineer for North American Broadcasting at Harmonic. For 24 years, his career has…
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Journalists working hard on the U.S. Senate debate
The moderator and five panelists taking part in the WBA Foundation’s U.S. Senate debate met on Friday to prepare for Saturday’s debate in Wausau. Moderator Jill Geisler spent the afternoon with local journalists Holly Chilsen, Chris Conley, Melissa Langbehn, Ben…
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Music Modernization Act signed into law
President Trump signed the Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA) into law today, putting into effect the first reform of music copyright law in decades. The legislation formally establishes a role for Congress as the Department…
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Eau Claire film series puts focus on journalism
An effort to draw attention to the work of journalism in local communities is bringing people together to watch films in the Eau Claire area. Monday’s showing of “Spotlight” is part of Wisconsin Humanities Council project called “Beyond The Headlines.”…
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First of two WBA debates happening Saturday
The first of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 85 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir will…
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Student scholarship competition extended one week
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is extending it’s scholarship competition by one week. The WBA Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships. Students who meet eligibility requirements…
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Milbourn retires after 50 years in TV news
An anchor at a Green Bay TV station is retiring after 50 years in TV news. Tom Milbourn started as a rookie radio announced at age 15. He’s been in Wisconsin for more than 40 years, and in the Green…
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Stations host cancer walk to raise awareness
About 1,000 people turned out for a breast cancer walk hosted by a radio and TV station in Milwaukee. V100.7 (WKKV-FM) hosted the seventh annual 3K Cracker Barrel Sista Strut on Oct. 6, along with their media partner, Fox 6…
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Kellogg remembered for commitment to news
A Madison man is being remembered for his dedication to the news business. Blake Reid Kellogg died Wednesday at the age of 87. He grew up in South Dakota, served in the military and completed a degree in journalism. He…
