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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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Wisconsin media educators are here to serve
The importance of bringing savvy, conscientious, and principled young people into our profession is as important now as at any point in our history. Media are a bigger part of everyday life today than at any point in our history…
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Details released for Student Awards for Excellence
The details of the 2019 WBA Student Awards for Excellence were released Tuesday. The program can be found here. Submissions for the awards will begin Dec. 10 and will close Jan. 18, 2019. The awards will be handed out March…
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Edwards to retire from WUWM
WUWM-FM General Manager Dave Edwards has announced his plans to retire on May 30, 2019. Edwards joined the public radio station in Milwaukee in 1979 to create a news department. He later served as program director before being named general…
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Morrissey recognized for dedication to WBA Newsroom
I hope everyone has been enjoying our beautiful (for the most part) Wisconsin fall weather. As a life-long Wisconsinite (with the exception of a couple of years in Chicago), I must say fall is my favorite season…even if it means…
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Milwaukee station flips to country
An adult hits station in Milwaukee is changing to a country format today. Magnum Media-owned WVTY is now known as “92.1 VTY Country.” The change comes the same day that WKTI in Milwaukee changed from a country format to sports….
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Chair’s Column: For The Birds
Have you ever seen those huge flocks of starlings flying in formation, changing directions in the blink of an eye? They look like giant clouds of birds moving in the same general direction before they inexplicably change course. According to…
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WRST named Radio Station of the Year
UW-Oshkosh student radio station WRST-FM has been named Radio Station of the Year by the College Media Association. The Pinnacle Award winners were recognized this week at the CMA Convention in Louisville.
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The November/December issue of the Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. You can download it here. Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about lessons to be learned from a flock of starlings. WBA President and CEO Michelle…
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Wisconsin FOIC marks 40 years of protecting openness
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council held an event Tuesday at the State Capitol to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Council and its supporters gathered in the Assembly Parlor to hear about the beginnings of the Council and the many…
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Koser named UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni
WBA Hall of Famer Tom Koser has been named a UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni. Distinguished alumni are identified as those who are a strong contributor to his or her profession, recognized in their community or workplace with awards, a contributor to…
