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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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Milwaukee station gathers $75K for school supplies
The 2025 ‘Class Act School Supply Drive’ raised $57,350 to deliver essential school supplies to local children in need. Through generous donations across southeastern Wisconsin, thousands of students in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties will now have fundamental classroom tools before school starts. For 12 years, WISN-TV and The Salvation Army have partnered on the annual…
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Karl Winter joins WKOW-TV as Sports Director
Karl Winter will join the 27 News team as Sports Director starting today. Winter will join anchors Amber Noggle, Brandon Taylor, and 27 Storm Track Chief Meteorologist Cameron Hopman weeknights at 6 and 10 p.m. Winter comes to WKOW-TV from WGBA-TV in Green Bay, where he covered Packers games, the NFL Draft, local athletes competing…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Racine journalist joins WTMJ-TV
Racine native Lauren Sklba will join WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee covering Racine County. Sklba worked as the news editor for The Journal Times in Racine since April 2023. She has prior television news experience, working as a producer for the CBS affiliates in both Madison and Denver. “Covering Racine County is a critical part of our…
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Podcast: Broadcasting’s Ongoing Evolution
Digital Content Creator, Journalist, and Producer Dana Schaeffer joins the podcast to discuss the future of broadcasting, including innovation, local relevancy, and engaging the next generation. Learn more about Dana on her website: https://www.danaschaeffer.com/
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Madison station wins 2 national Murrow awards
Madison TV station WMTV-TV has won two national Edward R. Murrow Awards from RTDNA. The awards are for small market Breaking News Coverage for a piece about a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School and for Digital for a piece about a missing kayaker who was believed to have faked his own death. The winners…
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Fargen named news director at WMTV-TV
WMTV 15 News in Madison has named Bridget Fargen as News Director starting Sept. 8. Fargen has more than 15 years of experience in local broadcast journalism, with what the station describes as a proven track record of newsroom leadership, community engagement, and award-winning news coverage. A Wisconsin native, Fargen began her career in Rhinelander…
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Morgan Murphy Media announces leadership promotions
Morgan Murphy Media today announced three strategic executive promotions in enhanced leadership roles, effective immediately: Chris Cornelius is named Chief Operating Officer. Cornelius joined Morgan Murphy Media in 2014 as VP of Business Development and will now drive operational excellence with specific focus on revenue growth and network and distribution relationships. Cornelius is a media…
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‘Auction for Ozzy’ raises $1,800 to fight Parkinson’s
Appleton radio station 105.7 WAPL raised $1,800 for the Wisconsin Parkinson Association through a July 28 event titled “Auction for Ozzy.” Listeners to WAPL Morning’s with Laura Lee & Cutter vied for a unique piece of rock memorabilia: A 1999 “OZZY Osbourne Bark at the Moon Collectible Rock Doll.” This limited-edition, 18-inch figure, complete with…
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‘Changing Landscape for Local Media’ session to be held in La Crosse
LeaderEthics, in partnership with the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethical Leadership at Viterbo University, will present The Changing Landscape for Local Media at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Viterbo’s Nola Starling Recital Hall, 929 Jackson St., La Crosse. This Constitution Day event is free. Registration is available at leaderethics.us. The local news industry is in…
