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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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Fulton to lead morning show on WKOW-TV
Dana Fulton has been named 27 News Anchor and Executive Producer of 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin at WKOW -TV in Madison. Fulton was promoted from Wake Up Meteorologist and will now anchor the weekday morning news from 4:30-7 a.m. on 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin. Fulton joined WKOW-TV in September 2023 as WKOW TV’s…
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3 Wisconsin House representatives original cosponsors of Local Radio Freedom Act
Three Wisconsin Congressional Representatives are supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) as original cosponsors. The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The cosponsors include Reps. Derrick Van Orden, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany. A…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss ag, Milwaukee schools
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are talking about agriculture and Milwaukee schools. 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 invest in Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. The Dem governor says…
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Engineer remembered for passion for radio
Long time Madison area broadcast engineer, John Bauer, died on Feb. 4. He was 71. John graduated from LaFollette High School in Madison in 1971 and moved to La Crosse where he started his career as a broadcast engineer at WIZM radio. According to his obituary, his passion for radio brought him to Michigan and…
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Madison area broadcast engineer dies
Madison area broadcast engineer, Roy Simmons, died Jan. 30. He was 62. According to his obituary, Simmons graduated from the Wisconsin School of Electronics and worked most recently as chief broadcast engineer for iHeartMedia. Prior to that he worked as a broadcast engineer and radio talent for Mid-West Family Broadcasting, and as a co-owner with…
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Stead named to MIW class of 2025
Kim Stead of NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point was named one of the four MIW Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Class of 2025 mentees. The program selects four female radio professionals to further their leadership skills in sales, marketing, programming and digital media. Participants gain direct mentorship and industry insights to further their careers in…
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UW-Oshkosh student TV station manager to receive Student Leadership Award
Jenavieve Plutz, the station manager for student-run Titan TV on the UW-Oshkosh campus, is being recognized for her “exceptional abilities, dedication, and leadership.” She will be awarded the WBA Student Leadership Award at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 22. Titan TV General Manager Justine Stokes said she was impressed by her abilities…
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Young broadcaster described as ‘rising star’
A news contributor for Civic Media, Austin Brumet, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of February. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their…
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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 Gerharz is the 2024 WBA Foundation Scholarship recipient. Gerharz is attending UW-Madison and majoring in…
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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 starring roles in such television and cable shows as ABC’s “Mr. Belvedere” and “Bob Uecker’s…
