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Broadcasters collect their WBA Awards for Excellence
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 350 in attendance. Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,322 award entries. A total…
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WBA Foundation announces date for gubernatorial debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited to participate in a debate on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., hosted by Milwaukee PBS. Radio and television stations from…
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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 of strategic leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to people and community. Jeff Tyler’s career stands…
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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 Luczak, the voice Milwaukee woke up to, becoming one of the most trusted and enduring…
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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. The hotel booking deadline is May 25. Speakers for this year’s conference include: Keynote: Curtis…
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Richards remembered for talent, professionalism
Longtime WRJN program director and air personality, Ron Richards, died Saturday. Richards began his radio career in 1968 in Mauston at WRJC. After six months, he joined KFIZ, in Fond du Lac, then WZUU, now WRIT, in Milwaukee. He moved on to become program director at WNUW, now WMYX, in Milwaukee. That was followed by stints…
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WBA mourns the loss of Liz Boyd
WBA NCSA/PEP Coordinator, friend to broadcasters, and dear friend, Liz Boyd, died on May 7. She was 71. Her obituary is available here. Liz was with the WBA for 20 years and before that worked for WKOW-TV in Madison. As NCSA/PEP Coordinator, Liz had relationships with traffic personnel all across Wisconsin. In her many other…
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Wescott to join Big Radio in Monroe
Josh Wescott, former radio news director and host of a top ranked morning show in the Madison market, has joined Big Radio stations in Monroe and Freeport to enhance the company’s local news presence. Wescott worked in the Madison radio market as news director for WIBA-AM for more than five years. He led a team…
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Beno keynotes WLKL anniversary celebration
Ken Beno, retired WBA Education Committee Chair and WBA Hall of Famer, was the keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of WLKL, the college radio station at Lake Land College in Illinois. Beno compiled the original license application for the station and constructed the studios. The station went on the air on Jan. 20,1975. Beno…
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Jensen remembered for love of broadcasting
Eric Jurgensen, 61, of West Bend, known on the air as “Rick Jensen” is being remembered for his lifelong love of broadcasting. He died April 29 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee from complications of a stroke. Jurgensen studied journalism at UW-Madison and rose to be editor of The Daily Cardinal student newspaper. His obituary said…
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Wisconsin broadcasters celebrate excellence at WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance. Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,493 award entries. A total…
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Podcast: AM Radio – Essential and Endangered
Allison Mazzei (KS Assoc. of Broadcasters) and Jordan Walton (MA Broadcasters Assoc.) host with National Assoc. of Farm Broadcasters President Jeff Nalley and National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters President Jim Winston. Jeff and Jim discuss the importance of the AM band and broadcasters’ efforts to preserve it in the name of safety and the…
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Radio stations partner with Packers to support Patriot K9s
Four NRG Media radio stations in Wausau/Stevens Point raised money for Patriot K9s during the Packers Tailgate Tour during a visit to Mosinee on April 11. The stations listeners showed up in masses to meet and take pictures with current and former Packers players along with President and CEO Mark Murphy. The night was filled…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss environment, supporting mothers
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the environment and supporting mothers. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers honors Earth Week, touting his environmental efforts. The Dem guv calls on Wisconsinites…
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Elizabeth Murphy Burns remembered as broadcast pioneer
Longtime leader of Morgan Murphy Media and WBA Hall of Famer, Elizabeth Murphy Burns, has died. She was 79. A Duluth-Superior native, her early broadcast career was served at television stations in Tucson and San Diego and in radio ownership in southern California. In 1975, she became part of the management team at WISC-TV, the…
