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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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Green Bay station gathers 22K pounds of food
Green Bay TV station WLUK-TV gathered 22,572 pounds of food and $3,368 in donations during a three-day food drive. The FOX 11 Food Project gathered items like canned meats, canned fruit, canned vegetables, and canned soup for pantries in Green…
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Brookfield native joins TMJ4 Weather Team
Meteorologist Tyler Moore, a native of Brookfield, is joining WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. He will joining Storm Team 4 and will be part of the TMJ4 News Today team, weekday mornings from 5-7 a.m. After graduating from Brookfield Central High School,…
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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight voting, apprenticeships
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about voting and apprenticeships. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP radio address, Sen….
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Bjorson named to lead Audacy stations in Milwaukee
Jason Bjorson has been named Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy’s Milwaukee market. In this role, Bjorson will oversee the market’s portfolio of stations, which includes 99.1 The Mix (WMYX-FM), 1250 AM The Fan (WSSP-AM), 103.7 KISS FM…
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2023 WBA Hall of Fame show available now
A half-hour program highlighting four 2023 WBA Hall of Fame inductees is available to view online and available for stations to air. The program showcases the contributions of Joanne Williams, Bob Meyer, Dr. Jonathan Øverby, and Al Lancaster. The show…
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WUWM producer dies after traffic crash
WUWM radio producer Eilee Heikenen-Weiss died Oct. 31 after being a passenger in a car involved in an Oct. 29 traffic crash in Verona. Heikenen-Weiss was a producer for the Milwaukee radio station’s Lake Effect program. She was 39. Heikenen-Weiss…
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Exciting changes coming in 2024
As I write this column, it is hard to believe it is my last one as Chair. Although my year-long term has gone quickly, it has been filled with rewarding work that we’ve done together as a board and meaningful…
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Make plans to bring a young broadcaster to State Legislative Day
The holiday season will go quickly, which is why your WBA is already making plans for State Legislative Day in Madison on Jan. 24. If you’re not familiar with State Legislative Day, it’s a day at the State Capitol for…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss veterans, tax break for unborn children
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss Veterans Day and a tax break for unborn children. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this…
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La Crosse reporter moving to Milwaukee
WKBT-TV reporter Duaa Israr is leaving La Crosse to take a job in Milwaukee. She will join CBS58 (WDJT-TV) as a journalist. “I am so lucky to have learned from some of the best journalists in this industry. I am…
