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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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Jayson Slade to join 95.9 KISS FM middays
Jayson Slade will be joining the 95.9 KISS FM (WKSZ) team for the midday show at the Green Bay station. “As the current Creative Services Director at Woodward Community Media, Slade will bring his creativity and dynamic presence to the…
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Whitewater station switches to classic country
A Whitewater radio station is switching formats from Contemporary Country to Classic County. Magnum Media-owned WKCH is making the change after Magnum launched Bucky Country on WBKY earlier this year. Magnum carries WKCH programming on WSJY HD-4 . To add…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss Suicide Prevention Month
Both of this week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about Suicide Prevention Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Sen….
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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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Industry leaders bring expertise to Broadcasters Clinic
I am pleased to report that the inaugural Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic, a collaborative effort between the engineers of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, was a success. The event was well attended, with participants from at…
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Gerretsen remembered as ‘best in the business’
WBA Hall of Fame inductee (2021) Thom Gerretsen died Saturday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Gerretsen touched millions of lives during his long career covering news and sports in Wisconsin. His writing and his voice…
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Green Bay anchor named YP of the Month
WBAY-TV news anchor Aisha Morales is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of September. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks…
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Beaver Dam ‘Local Legend’ Bill McCollum dies
WBA Local Broadcast Legend and beloved member of the Beaver Dam community Bill McCollum has died. Known as “Uncle Bill,” he started his career in Beaver Dam in 1963. Ten years later, he joined the late John Moser on the…
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Manek marks 30 years at WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV anchor Rachel Manek is celebrating a milestone anniversary with the Green Bay TV station. The Good Day Wisconsin morning show anchor is marking 30 years at the station on Saturday. Congrats!
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School supply drive raises more than $55K
The WISN-TV ‘Class Act School Supply Drive’ collected $55,006 from generous viewers in the Milwaukee area to provide essential school supplies for area students. Communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin raised money for kids in both Milwaukee and Waukesha counties who need…
