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  • Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame

    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….

  • New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    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…

  • Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
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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…

  • Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’

    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. –…

  • Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
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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…

  • Chicago native joins The Family in Appleton

    Chicago native joins The Family in Appleton

    A Chicago native with a passion for Christian radio is joining The Family in Appleton as Assistant Program Director. Caleb Williams was born and raised in Chicago and grew up listening to and working with Chicago radio personalities. Williams said…

  • Walker re-elected to NAB Board

    Walker re-elected to NAB Board

    Mid-West Family Broadcasting President Tom Walker will serve two more years on the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board. Walker was reelected to the Board in voting that ended this week. His two year term will commence in June. A…

  • Antonelli named to lead Scripps stations in Green Bay

    Antonelli named to lead Scripps stations in Green Bay

    Joe Antonelli has been named to the position of vice president and general manager of WGBA and WACY in Green Bay starting April 16. Antonelli is currently director of sales for Scripps station WFTX in Fort Myers, Florida. In his…

  • Rutledge named 2018 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog
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    Rutledge named 2018 Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

    Originally published by WisconsinWatch.org Raquel Rutledge, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has been named the 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award. The award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative…

  • Kiernan returns to WTMJ-TV in new role

    Kiernan returns to WTMJ-TV in new role

    A former news director at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee is returning to the station in a new role. Jeff Kiernan has spent the last 15 years working for CBS managing several legacy newsrooms around the country and is now returning to…

  • Public radio, TV to host State Supreme Court debate

    Public radio, TV to host State Supreme Court debate

    Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Rebecca Dallet and Michael Screnock will discuss issues central to their campaigns for a seat on the state’s highest court in a debate that be will be broadcast statewide 7 p.m. Friday, March 30. Live from…

  • Bellport to retire from WMTV-TV morning show

    Bellport to retire from WMTV-TV morning show

    WMTV-TV anchor and morning show host Christine Bellport will retire in mid-May. Bellport worked in television for 28 years, and was morning show anchor on NBC15 for 14 years. Bellport’s broadcast career began in 1990 at WAGE Radio in Leesburg,…

  • Geisler to moderate GOP primary debate in Wausau

    Geisler to moderate GOP primary debate in Wausau

    Veteran television debate moderator and WBA Hall of Fame inductee Jill Geisler will moderate a WBA Foundation debate for Republican primary candidates in the U.S. Senate race. The debate is scheduled for Saturday July 21 at 7 p.m. and will…

  • Scripts available: Live code tests scheduled for April 12
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    Scripts available: Live code tests scheduled for April 12

    STARTING THURSDAY – APRIL 5, please air PSA’s (:15 & :30 scripts) for the Live-Code Tests (scheduled to take place on April 12). In cooperation with Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service will conduct two tests of the real…

  • WBA Foundation expands debates to statewide primaries
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    WBA Foundation expands debates to statewide primaries

    The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is expanding its election year tradition of hosting broadcast debates by adding debates for this year’s statewide primary races. The hour-long debates for the Democratic gubernatorial race and Republican U.S. Senate race will be offered…