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New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee. As part of a wider renovation project at the hotel, the Hall of Fame recently reopened at its new location in…
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Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
Four scholarships will be given out during the WBA Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 to students studying broadcasting in Wisconsin. Learn more about the WBA Student Scholarship program and apply here. The recipients are: Lexi Hull Lexi…
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More than 1,300 entries submitted for WBA Awards for Excellence, Gala registration open
Wisconsin’s radio and TV stations submitted 1,322 entries to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence contest. The submission deadline for the 2025 awards was Friday. A total of 108 stations submitted entries. “The competition for this year’s WBA Awards…
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Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’
Join your fellow young broadcasters (within the first years of working in the profession) for professional development through conversation, helpful critiques, and getting your questions answered at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Feb. 28. Schedule:9-9:30 a.m. Coffee and networking9:30 am. –…
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Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
The agenda for the 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Feb. 28 is available now! The keynote address will be delivered by Bill Jartz, legendary WBAY-TV anchor and PS announcer for the Green Bay Packers. Watch for updates as…
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Grant offers college debt relief for broadcasters
Applications are now being accepted for the Results Broadcasting Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This $3,000 grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the…
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Radio group in Janesville raises $41K for charity
The stations of Big Radio in Janesville raised $41,000 in toys, food, and cash donations for two local charities. The stations held an online auction on Dec. 1 and an all-day “Kids Helping Kids” donation drive-thru event on Dec. 8….
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WBAY-TV helps gather toys for tots
Green Bay TV station WBAY-TV recently gathered thousands of toys through a holiday partnership that’s existed since 1988. The station works with the Marines on a Toys for Tots campaign. The station called this year’s campaign an incredible success. The…
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Hopman named chief meteorologist at WKOW-TV
Cameron Hopman is joining 27 News (WKOW-TV) as the station’s chief meteorologist. Hopman’s debut appearance will be on Jan. 8. Hopman comes to WKOW with more than 15 years of forecasting experience. He was the chief meteorologist at WEVV in…
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Radio group helps hundreds of central Wisconsin children for Christmas
A group of radio stations in the Wausau-Stevens Point area is serving more than 650 disadvantaged children through “Christmas is for Children.” Muzzy Broadcasting Group is in its 35th year of the program, which aims to help children have a…
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Chris Carson to host WIXX morning show
Midwest Communications has named Chris Carson host of the WIXX morning show in Green Bay. Carson is an 18-year radio veteran who was born and raised in northwest Wisconsin. His most recent radio positions were at 101.9 WDEZ in Wausau…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss mental health, UW deal
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss mental health and a deal with the UW Board of Regents. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: —…
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20K toys collected with help from Madison TV station
Madison TV station WKOW-TV collected more than 20.000 toys to help for more than 8,000 children in the community through an annual toy drive. WKOW has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve and Toys for Tots for more than 30…
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Radiothon raises $263K for Marshfield Children’s Hospital
The 2023 Marshfield Children’s Hospital and Y106.5 (WYTE) Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon brought in a record $263,585 on Dec. 7-8. Every year, these two days are filled with a lot of hard work, organization, and emotions, but the entire station…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss safe havens, small businesses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss a new safe haven law and supporting small businesses. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
