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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states, Washington, D.C., and four countries, making it one of the most geographically diverse Clinics to…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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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.…
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WHBY to celebrate 100 years on the air
WHBY is celebrating 100 years of broadcasting this year, having debuted on April 5, 1925, from St. Norbert College in De Pere as northern Wisconsin’s first commercial radio station. To mark this milestone, WHBY will feature year-long broadcast and digital content, kicking off with a celebratory event on April 4 at the Junior Achievement Center…
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WBA Hall of Famer Elizabeth Murphy Burns to retire, Brian Burns to take helm
After 43 years of service, Morgan Murphy Media President and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Murphy Burns will retire from her day-today leadership position. She will be elevated to Chair of the company’s Board of Directors. The company is naming current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Burns as the next president and CEO…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss public safety, veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are on the topics of public safety and veterans. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Rep. Bob Donovan discusses the importance of public safety and touts criminal justice-related bills…
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55-year radio veteran remembered for radio ministry
Fifty-five-year radio veteran Harlan Reinders died Feb. 15. He was 85. According to his obituary, Reinders started his broadcasting career in 1968 in San Diego, California. He moved to Wisconsin in 1972 to join WWIB-FM in the Chippewa Valley. He worked as chief engineer and on-air personality for WWIB-FM and WOGO-AM, and started his own…
