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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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Four to be awarded scholarships at 2025 WBA Student Forum
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Oliver Gerharz Oliver…
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WBA Hall of Famer Bob Uecker remembered as ‘Mr. Baseball’
“Mr. Baseball,” the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, and WBA Hall of Famer Bob Uecker has died. He was 90. The Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday announced his passing. Uecker’s broadcast career extended beyond Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers and radio to…
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101.7 The Truth announces lineup, leadership changes
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth are announcing changes to their programming lineup and leadership team, set to take effect Jan. 20. Among the changes is the introduction of Truth to Power with Kyle Wallace from 12 p.m. to…
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More stations participate in WBA Awards for Excellence
A growing number of Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2024 awards was Friday night. A total of 125 stations submitted entries, up from 120…
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Dr. King and The Beloved Community
We live during a time of great division in our society. Whether division over race, politics, and/or class, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would ask us to take up the radical act of finding redemption and reconciliation by…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss voter ID, referendums
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are on the topics of voter ID and binding referendums. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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YP of the Month makes compelling first impressions
A news reporter for Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc, Eric Bauer, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of January. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the…
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Major AI events in 2024 affect Midwest broadcasters
The past year has been marked by rapid advancements in AI, presenting both opportunities and challenges for broadcasters around the country. As AI technologies evolve, they are reshaping content creation, audience engagement, and operational efficiency. Here’s a look at the…
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WSAW-TV’s Share Your Holidays raises more than $159K
WSAW-TV annual Share Your Holidays campaign raised $159,009 and thousands of pounds of non-perishable food during its 22nd year. The money will be split between the Wausau Salvation Army and The Neighbors’ Place. Food that was donated will go to…
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Kramer named VP/GM of WMSN-TV
Jon Kramer is the new Vice President and General Manager of WMSN-TV in Madison. He was the station’s General Sales Manager starting in 2019. “Jon’s extensive expertise in developing innovative advertising strategies and his proven track record in maximizing revenue…
