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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…

  • Station gathers cold weather gear to help families

    Station gathers cold weather gear to help families

    A central Wisconsin television station collected more than 2,000 coats, boots, scarves and hats during its inaugural Warm Up Wisconsin campaign. WAOW led a campaign with assistance from other Wausau area businesses. The donations will help families in need throughout…

  • Engineer marks 30 years at stations

    Engineer marks 30 years at stations

    An engineer who has been with a pair of TV stations since their inception in 1986 is marking 30 years. Jay G. Matthews is the Assistant Chief Engineer at WLAX-WEUX TV in La Crosse/Chippewa Falls-Eau Claire. Chief Operator/Chief Engineer Mark…

  • Record number of submissions for WBA awards

    Record number of submissions for WBA awards

    Oh, what a nightLate in January back in 17 What a very special time for meAs I remember, what a night I am sure it was a very special time for you as well! Have you heard the words lately, thank…

  • Milwaukee meteorologist John Malan to retire

    Milwaukee meteorologist John Malan to retire

    WTMJ-TV chief meteorologist John Malan is retiring after 36 years on the air in Milwaukee. “I’ve had a career doing what I love. Now it’s time to spend more time with my family and pass the baton to the talented team…

  • Pipines to retire after 32 years in Milwaukee sportscasting

    Pipines to retire after 32 years in Milwaukee sportscasting

    FOX6’s senior sports anchor Tom Pipines will be retiring in February after 32 years at WITI. “Tom Pipines has set the standard for sports in Milwaukee,” said WITI FOX6 President and General Manager Chuck Steinmetz. “Not only has Tom brought his…

  • Small mistakes can disqualify WBA award entries

    Small mistakes can disqualify WBA award entries

    Greetings from your WBA Awards Committee. We hope you are paying attention to that new countdown clock at wi-broadcasters.org.  The submission window opens Dec.  1. Do yourself a favor and get some of your entries in early. You’ll thank us…

  • Radio station delivers 2,000 gifts

    Radio station delivers 2,000 gifts

    Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM in Appleton collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefiting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients…

  • Sign-up underway for trip to Washington D.C.

    Sign-up underway for trip to Washington D.C.

    The WBA’s 2017 Annual Call on Congress is scheduled for February 28 & March 1 (Tuesday & Wednesday). Download the sign up form for all the details. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, February 28                   3:30 p.m. Limo Bus pick up…

  • WSAW-WZAW sets new ‘Share Your Holidays’ record

    WSAW-WZAW sets new ‘Share Your Holidays’ record

    Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WSAW-TV and WZAW-TV Wausau, shattered records by raising more than $90,000 in its “Share Your Holidays” drive, held Dec. 2 – 22. The campaign benefits the food pantries at The Salvation Army of Wausau and The Neighbors’…

  • La Crosse host signs off show passed to him from his father

    La Crosse host signs off show passed to him from his father

    A La Crosse area radio show host who took over a show started by his father in 1948 is leaving the show after 44 years. Mike Kearns said he remembered being on the air at WKTY for the first time…