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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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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…
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Cannalte to retire after 33 years
WISC-TV Chief Meteorologist Gary Cannalte will retire at the end of February after 33 years at the station. Cannalte has been with the Madison station since 1990. He was previously a meteorologist at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander for two years. Just…
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Zollar marks 25 years at FOX 11
FOX 11 (WLUK-TV) and CW 14 General Manager Jay Zollar is marking a milestone anniversary. As of Dec. 8, Zollar will mark 25 years at the stations. Congratulations, Jay!
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Agenda published for Student Forum at Lambeau Field
Your WBA Student Seminar is coming to Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Feb. 24 and using the opportunity to enhance our efforts to inspire future broadcasters. The event will include unique opportunities to learn, network, and gain hands-on experience….
