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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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SBE Chapter 80 provides ongoing sponsorship honoring Don Borchert
SBE Chapter 80 in northeast Wisconsin is pleased to provide a contribution to the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in the name of Don Borchert, founder of the Broadcasters Clinic. The fund is to be named the “Fox Valley SBE Chapter 80 Don Borchert Fund Sponsorship” and will provide support for engineers to participate in professional development…
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Long legislative effort comes to successful conclusion
For many years your WBA, as part of a coalition of other business groups in Wisconsin, has been calling for the repeal of the personal property tax. The long effort has finally ended in success. On June 20, Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation repealing the tax. Funds were placed in the state budget to fund…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The July/August issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Local broadcasters ‘Fight for Truth’
A few short weeks ago, many of us gathered at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake for our WBA Summer Conference. COVID got the better of me unfortunately, but I assure you I was with you in spirit and sorry to miss valued time with each of you. But I know it was impactful and…
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WBA Student Seminar coming to Lambeau Field
The WBA Student Seminar is on the road next February to Lambeau Field in Green Bay! High school and college students aspiring to a career in broadcasting are strongly encouraged to attend! The WBA Education Committee is working on an agenda for the event, which will include a job fair. For now, mark your calendars…
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State budget focus of Weekly Radio Addresses
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on the recently signed state budget. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic radio address, Gov. Tony Evers touts investments in the 2023-25 biennial budget he signed this…
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Combat Hunger raises more than 50,000 meals for veterans in need
Woodward Radio Group, in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, recently hosted the 5th annual Combat Hunger event that raised enough dollars and pounds of food to provide 52,580 meals for veterans facing hunger in the Fox Valley. The event took place at a Pick n’ Save in Appleton with Woodward Radio Group broadcasting live…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss tax cuts, affordable housing
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about tax cuts and affordable housing. 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, Rep. Terry Katsma touts what Republicans are calling historic tax cuts in the budget. …
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Tanz to be inducted into MAB Hall of Fame
Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz is being inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Tanz started his career in Wisconsin and is based in Green Bay. He oversees 81 Midwest Communications radio stations, including groups in Michigan. Tanz and three other inductees will be honored at the MAB Summer Leadership Conference on…
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Former Milwaukee TV anchor dies
Former WITI-TV news anchor John Drilling died Sunday morning at his home in Greendale. Drilling worked for the station for 31 years, anchoring the noon broadcast for many of those years. He was passionate about auto racing, the Milwaukee Brewers and, of course, his family. He was 86. The station shared this video from when…
