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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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Station supports effort to get thousands of coats for kids
A television station in Green Bay helped collect thousands of coats to keep kids warm in northeast Wisconsin this winter. WBAY-TV 2 was a media partner of the Coats for Kids campaign. “Many local families have hard decisions to make…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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’…
