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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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House approves funding for repack
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the RAY BAUM’S Act which supports additional funding for broadcasters participating in the spectrum repack. The approval was applauded by the National Association of Broadcasters. “Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone deserve…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
