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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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Kastler named VP, market manager for Muzzy
Marketing, business development and media veteran Lou Kastler is joining Muzzy Broadcasting as the company’s Vice President and Market Manager. “Rick and I have formed a great relationship over the years and are aligned on key objectives to keep locally owned radio a relevant part of daily life,” Kastler said. “I’m excited to be joining…
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George Stanley to lead Wisconsin Watch
From Wisconsin Watch: George Stanley, a nationally respected veteran news leader and longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor, has been named CEO of Wisconsin Watch, effective Oct. 16. “We are pleased that a journalist of George’s stature will lead Wisconsin Watch into the future,” said Brant Houston, chair of Wisconsin Watch’s board of directors. “He has…
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Lifelong broadcaster remembered, best known for VO work
A lifelong Wisconsin broadcaster is being remembered, and is best known for some of his voice over work. Charles Albon “Chuck” Morkri, of Verona, died Sept. 16. According to his obituary, Morkri started his career in broadcasting at WRCO radio in Richland Center. In 1968 he and his wife moved their growing family to West…
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Ridder returns to Milwaukee radio
Milwaukee personality Shaun “Ridder” Ridderbush is back on the radio. Ridder is on 92.1 VTY Country (WVTY) from 8 a.m. to noon and 92.5 Buzz Country (WMBZ) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Between VTY and Buzz we cover a lot of territory,” Ridder said. “I’m excited to be back on the air connecting with…
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Dwyer joins elections advisory committee
WXOW-TV News Director and WBA Board member Sean Dwyer is representing broadcasters on the Wisconsin Elections Commission Advisory Committee Concerning Election Observers. The panel will help the Wisconsin Election Commission rework its rules for poll watchers ahead of the 2024 presidential race. It includes voting rights advocates, poll watchers, municipal clerks, and political party representatives.…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss child care, education reform
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol talk about child care and education reform. 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. Tony Evers emphasizes the importance of supporting child care in Wisconsin across party…
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Fulton to join WKOW-TV morning show
Meteorologist Dana Fulton is joining WKOW-TV’s 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin weekday mornings from 4:30-7a.m. Fulton served four years as a meteorologist at WISC-TV in Madison. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, Fulton was chief meteorologist at WACH in Columbia, South Carolina. During her time there she also worked as a weekend manager, news anchor, multimedia…
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Embracing equity and creativity in grading
This fall I will be teaching a course called On-Air Performance. Sadly, only a few of my students are looking at getting into broadcasting. Most take the class as a GenEd to satisfy their speech class retirement. The course is billed as a way to improve one’s speaking style by working on accuracy, enunciation, and…
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WBA program helps stations plan for crisis
Radio and TV stations throughout the state can take an easy step toward being prepared for an emergency by getting Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards for engineering staff members. Many stations already participate in the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID program, but all WBA member stations are invited to participate. Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID cards are…
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WBA staff celebrates anniversaries
Three WBA team members recently marked service anniversaries. Michelle Vetterkind, President and CEO28 years on Aug. 28 Liz Boyd, NCSA/PEP Coordinator18 years on July 19 Kyle Geissler, Vice President6 years on Sept. 5 Congratulations and thank you for your service to the WBA.
