News Archive

  • 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…

  • Country station collects 512 units during blood drive

    Country station collects 512 units during blood drive

    A country music station in Milwaukee collected 512 units of blood during a one-day blood drive benefiting the BloodCenter of Wisconsin. WKTI-FM held live broadcasts from the “KTI Bleeds Country” blood drive on Feb. 26 at the Peck Pavilion inside…

  • Station raises $54K for honor flights

    Station raises $54K for honor flights

    Milwaukee radio station WTMJ-AM raised $54,758 to support honor flights for local veterans. WTMJ ran a three-week on-air campaign led by afternoon host John Mercure. Mercure’s “WTMJ Cares” fundraising project told stories of the service of Vietnam veterans in the…

  • WKOW-TV welcomes new morning show co-anchor

    WKOW-TV welcomes new morning show co-anchor

    Rebecca Ribley will join WKOW-TV’s “News Wake Up Wisconsin” as morning show co-anchor beginning April 9. Ribley will join co-anchor Dani Maxwell and meteorologist Branden Borremans weekday mornings from 4:30-7 a.m. Ribley comes to WKOW from co-owned sister station WAOW-TV…

  • Kasal to handle sports network relations for WTMJ-AM

    Kasal to handle sports network relations for WTMJ-AM

    Angie Kasal has been named Manager, Sports Network Operations for WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee. Kasal will lead network affiliate relations, coordinate game broadcasts, and act as a liaison with team partners. Kasal has worked in sports marketing at WTMJ since 1998.

  • Students engage with professionals at Student Seminar
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    Students engage with professionals at Student Seminar

    “I can’t wait for next year!” “I had an awesome time!​ Great day overall!” “Very interesting, great experience” “I loved it all.” “Had a great time. Will attend next year.” “Always love this seminar” Those were just a few of…

  • If your station is a WBA member, so are you

    If your station is a WBA member, so are you

    We just came off a successful WBA Winter Conference and State Legislative Day and as I write this, we’re finalizing preparations for the WBA Student Seminar and the WBA DC Trip. These are a few of the many offerings and…

  • Hotel reservations available for WBA Gala

    Hotel reservations available for WBA Gala

    Hotel reservations are now available for the WBA Gala which will be held May 5 at the Madison Marriott West. Make your hotel reservations by clicking here. The Madison Marriott West is offering a rate of $131 per night, but you…

  • Wisconsin broadcasters go to Capitol Hill
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    Wisconsin broadcasters go to Capitol Hill

    The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association took more than 35 broadcasters to Capitol Hill on Feb. 28 to meet with the state’s legislative delegation to talk about issues important to helping broadcasters continue their public service mission. The broadcasters met in the…

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    List of WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners

    2018 Student Awards for Excellence Winners High School – Sports Programming (Radio) 1st          Bay Port High School – Hockey PBP: Sheboygan vs. Bay Port 2nd           Bay Port High School – Hockey PBP: De Pere vs. Sheboygan 3rd            Bay Port High School –…

  • Marquette student recognized with leadership award
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    Marquette student recognized with leadership award

    Marquette student broadcaster Ian Schrank is being recognized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with the Student Leadership Award. Schrank was involved in Marquette Radio when he arrived on campus as a freshman and advanced to music director, assistant general manager,…