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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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Weekly Radio Addresses highlight back to school, Wisconsin’s workforce
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol highlight back to school and Wisconsin’s workforce. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — Gov. Tony Evers celebrates back-to-school…
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ESPN stations announce program changes
Three ESPN stations in Milwaukee, Madison, and Beaver Dam are changing up their programming line-ups. All three stations will air a new afternoon program titled “Kyle, Brust, & Nortman.” The show features three hosts: Kyle Wallace, a current host on…
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Scalzo to lead GKB Milwaukee stations
Greg Scalzo has been named Milwaukee Market Manager for Good Karma Brands (GKB), giving him oversight of ESPN Milwaukee (WKTI), 101.7 The Truth (WGKB), and 620 WTMJ. Emily Dillinger, interim market manager for GKB Milwaukee, said, “Greg’s impressive leadership, deep…
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WIXX names new midday host
WIXX-FM in Green Bay is promoting Jayson Slade to the midday shift starting Sept. 5. He will also assume music director duties for the station. “I’m absolutely honored and thrilled to be handed the keys in my new role,” Slade…
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Weekly Radio Addresses focused on transportation, agriculture
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on transportation and agriculture. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican radio address,…
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Sports Workshop returns to American Family Field
The WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop returned to American Family Field on Wednesday after a four-year hiatus because of the pandemic. Speakers included Brewers radio broadcaster Josh Maurer who talked about his experience in the booth, Brewers Director…
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School supply drive raises more than $53,000
The tenth annual ‘Class Act School Supply Drive,’ hosted by WISN 12 and The Salvation Army raised $53,236 this year. The long-standing campaign puts essential classroom supplies into the hands of children in need across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Viewers…
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Kerhin marks 25 years with WLUK-TV
WLUK-TV content manager Brian Kerhin is marking a milestone with the company. As of Aug. 26, Kerhin has been with the company for 25 years.
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WPR journalist honored for audio documentary
In 1947, fourteen years before the famous Freedom Rides of the early 1960s, a small group of courageous civil rights activists boarded buses and trains to fight segregation laws in the South. Their little-known story was captured by Wisconsin Public…
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Bob Barry Unearthed Interviews Podcast marks 200 episodes
The Bob Barry Unearthed Interviews Podcast is celebrating its 200th episode Wednesday with a special episode featuring clips from his show that aired in 1972. The first 199 podcast episodes feature recordings from . Barry was a legendary rock-n-roll disc jockey with…
