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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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Magnum donates 50/50 raffle winnings
Dave Magnum, owner own Magnum Media, won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in Fond du Lac, and donated his winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,110 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you Dave!
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WBA Foundation announces date for U.S. Senate debate
The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 34-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2024 Wisconsin U.S. Senate race. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde have been invited and have agreed to participate in a…
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Broadcasters flock to Fondy for Summer Conference
Broadcasters from across Wisconsin traveled to beautiful downtown Fond du Lac last week to join the WBA Summer Conference. The conference was held at the historic Hotel Retlaw, with sessions and a luncheon hosted at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts a few blocks away. Attendees enjoyed a golf outing, music from Sam Ness,…
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Carter to anchor weekend newscasts on WISN-TV
Duke Carter is WISN-TV’s new weekend morning news anchor at the Milwaukee station effective July 1. Carter will work alongside meteorologist Molly Bernard on ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Along with his weekend anchor duties, Carter will also report…
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Four broadcasters celebrated during WBA Hall of Fame induction
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Steve Brown is a broadcast engineer who’s focused on giving back to his industry, cultivating relationships, and building…
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WBA seeks women aspiring to lead in radio for mentorship
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, in partnership with Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. (MIW), is seeking applicants for a mentorship program aimed at advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting. The application process was announced today at the WBA Summer Conference. Applications are due July 12. The program connects a mentee with leaders in broadcasting…
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WBA legal hotline available 24 hours during RNC
The WBA state legal hotline, powered by attorneys at Godfrey & Kahn in Madison, will be available 24 hours a say int he days immediately before and for a few days after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention runs July 15-18. The hotline is a a benefit for WBA members. Find the legal…
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Zoromski to lead WBA Education Committee
Wisconsin media veteran and educator Mark Zoromski will chair the WBA Education Committee. The announcement comes after the recent retirement of long time Education Committee Chair Ken Beno. Zoromski has 20 years of experience at three Wisconsin television stations and 25 years in higher education. He started in the production department at WEAU-TV in Eau…
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Longtime TV engineer, Mark Burg, dies
Longtime TV engineer and member of the Broadcasters Clinic Committee, Mark G. Burg, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was 66. Burg worked more than 34 years at WLAX-TV/WEUX-TV in La Crosse/Eau Claire. He was a member of the Broadcasters Clinic Committee since 1997. According to his obituary, “Burg was affectionally known as Uncle Bark. He…
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Milwaukee station invited to White House for Juneteenth Celebration
Good Karma Brands and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee was invited to attend President Biden’s Juneteenth Celebration at the White House on Monday. The team attended the Juneteenth Regional Reporters Summit, as well as other events at the White House to celebrate. In attendance representing the 101.7 The Truth team were Tory Lowe, Community Activist and…
