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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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Eau Claire broadcaster, Hall of Famer, dies
Legendary Eau Claire area broadcaster and WBA Hall of Famer, Mike Sullivan, died Monday following a battle with leukemia. He was 75. Sullivan worked in almost every aspect of radio broadcasting from DJ to station manager during his decades-long career, but he is best known for his deep commitment to local news and sports in…
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Milwaukee music director awarded student debt relief grant
The music director of 88Nine, a Radio Milwaukee Station (WYMS-FM) is the recipient of the 2025 Results Broadcasting Education Grant. Erin Wolf joined the station in 2022, after many years of hosting a show on WMSE and also following the local music scene as a writer for numerous Milwaukee outlets. “Her expertise in music curation,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss election results, NFL Draft
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss the recent State Supreme Court election results and the NFL Draft coming to Green Bay. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: – In this week’s , Rep. Brent Jacobson expresses disappointment in the…
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Hygiene drive breaks new record
The Family Radio Network’s 33rd annual Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive broke another record raising $723,000 worth of new hygiene and cleaning supplies for 137 crisis programs in 22 communities across Wisconsin. More than 1,050 businesses, churches, and schools hosted collection boxes for donated hygiene and cleaning items. These donations make it possible for…
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New podcast highlights work of state broadcaster associations
The National Alliance of State Broadcaster Associations (NASBA) is publishing a new podcast to highlight the work of state broadcast associations from across the United States. Check out the first episode and subscribe here and on YouTube.
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WBSD marks 50 years on the air
Radio station WBSD recently marked 50 years of broadcasting at Burlington High School. The station hosted a reunion for former staffers at the station and presented a video about the history and impact of the station. Congratulations!
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Strehlow to step down from weekday anchor role at CBS 58
After more than four decades in television news, veteran Milwaukee news anchor Mike Strehlow has announced his plan to “semi-retire” from CBS 58 (WDJT-TV). Strehlow will step down from his role as anchor of the ‘CBS 58 News at Noon’ and the ‘CBS 58 News at 4’ at the end of this summer. His focus…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss health care, state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health care and the state budget. 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 highlights his plans to improve health care statewide. The Dem governor touts…
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WBA YP of the Year focused on next generation of broadcasters
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Director of Student Radio, Kelsey Brannan, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Brannan was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of nine YP of the Month honorees highlighted since July 2024, who were recognized for making a significant impact on their stations…
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Life 102.5 listeners collect fun items for children in local hospital
Life 102.5 (WNWC) listeners stepped up for another record-breaking year of generosity as they collected items for children at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. The station encouraged listeners to “bring joy to kids.” Listeners rallied to donate LEGO sets, activity books, Play-Doh, and other creative items to brighten the hospital stays of local children.…
