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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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Madison stations raise more than $50K in holiday effort
A group of Madison radio stations worked together to raise more than $50,000 to help people in the Madison area over the holidays. Mid-West Family Broadcasting stations Magic 98, La Movida, WJJO, and Q106 started the effort Dec. 8. Magic…
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Green Bay station switches to Classic Rock
A Cumulus owned radio station in Green Bay changed formats from AAA to Classic Rock. WRKU-FM transitioned to all holiday music in November and the format change to classic rock happened after Christmas. The station is now “106.7 The Big…
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Consider year-end contribution to WBA Foundation
Consider an end-of-year tax-deductible contribution to the WBA Foundation. Click here. Contributions support: The General Fund Endowment Public Affairs Activities Education Scholarships Historic Preservation Wisconsin Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame Rick Jowett Fellowship Thank you for your support.
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Majority of House of Representatives backs Local Radio Freedom Act
A majority of the House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act after a bipartisan group of five House members signed a resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations….
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Request-A-Thon raises money for 13,000 meals
A request-a-thon event put on by a Madison radio station raised enough money to pay for 13,000 meals for a food bank in southern Wisconsin. Entercom’s Mix 105.1 partnered with NBC 15’s Share Your Holidays campaign and Second Harvest Foodbank…
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WPT partners on American-Indian cultural education project
Wisconsin Public Television has joined a coalition of organizations that has created a website offering free classroom resources about American Indian studies in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Act 31 Coalition partners created WisconsinFirstNations.org which invites educators to explore Wisconsin Native cultures and…
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Whitewater station sold to general manager
A county format FM station in Whitewater is being sold to the station’s general manager. Prairie Communications is selling WSLD-FM to Nora Karbash, who is the station’s general manager. The deal is worth a reported $1.25 million and includes the…
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Submissions open: WBA Awards season underway
Submissions open today for the 2017 WBA Awards for Excellence. Submissions can be made through the BetterBNC website. Full instructions and all details about the contest can be found in the Awards Brochure. Submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. CT…
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Madison station promotes Garon to APD/MD
Entercom has promoted Jesse Garon to be Assistant Program Director and Music Director at classic hits station WOLX-FM in Madison. “WOLX has been one of my favorite radio stations for years and I’m happy to now play such an important…
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WBA President signs new 4-year contract
WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind has agreed to a new four-year contract to continue leading the association. “I am delighted that Michelle and the Executive Committee have negotiated a new four-year contract,” said WBA Board Chair Dick Record. “Her…
