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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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WBA hands out Student Awards for Excellence
The 2024 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the Student Forum at Lambeau Field on Saturday. Congratulations to all the winners! Great job! Four scholarship recipients were also recognized, along with the WBA Student Leadership Award winner.
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Green Bay TV programmer retiring after 21 years
WFRV-TV’s Jaci Haakonson is retiring on March 3 after more than 21 years at the station. Haakonson has been a part of the station’s programming and research departments and played key roles in the launch of Local 5 Live, the launch of local news and an affiliate change for WJMN-TV in Marquette, Michigan, and numerous…
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Kendall Keys named weekend anchor on WISN-TV
Kendall Keys will be the new weekend evening news anchor on WISN-TV in Milwaukee starting March 1. She will join meteorologist Gino Recchia during WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, along with WISN 12 News at 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Keys will also provide reporting…
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WSUM named ‘Best College Station in the Nation’
WSUM, UW-Madison’s student radio station, has been named Best College Station in the Nation by Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS). WSUM students were presented with the award at the IBS conference in New York City on Feb. 21. The following day, WSUM celebrated its 24th year on the air. The IBS Media Awards program is a…
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Magic 98 Launches ‘A New Day with Lanette & Charlotte’
Mid-West Family Madison is launching “A New Day with Lanette & Charlotte,” debuting Feb. 23 from 6–10 a.m. on Magic 98 (WMGN-FM). The new morning show pairs longtime Magic 98 host Lanette Hansen with former Madison TV journalist and nonprofit founder Charlotte Deleste. Hansen has been part of the Magic 98 family for more than…
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Weekly Radio Addresses come from State of the State address
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about this week’s State of the State address. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu praises the work of the GOP-controlled Legislature following Gov.…
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‘Day of Giving’ event gathers blood, cash donations
WISN-TV in Milwaukee hosted a blood drive and phone bank on Feb. 11 to support the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and its local site Versiti on King, a new blood donation and community resource center. The charitable effort was part of the station’s ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’ initiative, which assists local non-profit organizations.…
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Milwaukee station promotes PB&J Challenge
Milwaukee TV station CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) is partnering with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to collect jars of peanut butter and jelly for families in need. The PB&J Challenge is in its 23rd year and aims this year to raise 1 million peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or the equivalent. PB&J Challenge spokesperson and Milwaukee Bucks…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss health care costs, income taxes
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about health care costs and a proposal for an income tax rebate.. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Evers calls for bipartisan support to lower…
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Podcast: Our Voice on the Hill: Broadcasting’s 2026 Agenda
In this episode of Broadcast Advocate, co-host Chris Winkle (Kentucky Broadcasters Assoc.) and Wendy Paulson (Minnesota Broadcasters Assoc.) are joined by National Association of Broadcasters EVP of Government Relations Shawn Donilon, and VP, Government Affairs for Salem Media Group and VP of Public Policy for the National Religious Broadcasters Nic Anderson. The group discusses the…
