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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….
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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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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…
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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. –…
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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…
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Share your photos from the past
When is the last time you looked at those photos from when you started in broadcasting? Dust them off and share them with your fellow broadcasters. The WBA wants to collect your photos to share them with members who might…
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Join WBA on Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter
If you’re not following the WBA on social media, you’re missing out on a chance to stay connected with your fellow broadcasters and stay on top of what’s happening in broadcasting in Wisconsin and the nation. Your WBA recently joined…
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28-year TV engineering veteran dies
A Mount Horeb man who spent 28 years as a TV engineer in Madison has died. Terence Ladwig grew up in Wausau and went to UW-Madison to learn about electrical engineering. “Shortly after the birth of their first child, Terence…
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WPR marks 100 years serving Wisconsin
In 1917, a small group of Wisconsinites gathered at the Madison home of University of Wisconsin – Madison Physics Professor Earle Terry to witness the launch of public broadcasting in the state. There was no fanfare; there were no crowds,…
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Mackenzie Martin – A Success Story
Fresh from Macalester College, Mackenzie Martin applied for the Operations Director position at WXPR. Mackenzie had a solid IT background from work done while at school, experience in and a love for public media, and a thirst to learn more…
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WBA members invited to join Conclave 42
WBA members are invited to attend a three-day conference for broadcast professionals in the Twin Cities. The Conclave is in its 42nd year and meets from July 26-28 at the DoubleTree Park Place Minneapolis, just west of downtown Minneapolis on…
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ATSC 3.0 and the Perennial Transition
By John K. Hane As someone who has been deeply involved in planning for the rollout of ATSC 3.0, I get a lot of questions about the next generation broadcasting standard. By far the two most common questions are “When…
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Opee Awards recognize good acts and bad
Time and again, transparency advocates have seen that protecting Wisconsin’s traditions of open government depends on the courage and initiative of individuals. This year’s winners of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s Openness Awards, or Opees, include two citizens, two…
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Radio station helps rescue dogs
A Green Bay area radio station took part in an effort to rescue dogs from an animal shelter in Mississippi and bring them to a shelter in Wisconsin. At the end of January, staff from WHBY joined a team from…
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36-year veteran Milwaukee journalist retires
A Milwaukee TV journalist is retiring after 36 years at WISN-TV. Mike Anderson will retire March 31. He started at WISN in 1981 and served as a news anchor and reporter. “Mike is a staple of not only this television…
