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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 discuss inflation, voting
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol the parties are talking about inflation and voting. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Republican…
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Kiser returns to KFIZ in new roles
A familiar face is returning to KFIZ in a new role. Shawn Kiser is a Fond du Lac native who previously worked at the station from 1995-2004. He’s returning to become its Brand Manager and 6 a.m. – 9 a.m….
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WPR host Al Ross dies
Longtime friend and colleague of Wisconsin Public Radio and host of the western Wisconsin regional arts and culture program “Spectrum West,” Al Ross, has died. He was 73 years old. Ross joined WPR in 2008, providing local news breaks and…
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Lifelong broadcast engineer, Tom Smith, dies
A lifelong Wisconsin broadcast engineer and longtime member of the WBA Broadcasters Clinic Committee, Tom Smith, died Saturday after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 73. Smith began his long career in television and radio at KFIZ-TV in Fond…
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Allen stations host telethon to support Hurricane Ian recovery
A group of Allen Media Broadcasting stations in Wisconsin teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise $143,600 for the victims of hurricanes Ian and Fiona through a live telethon. WKOW-TV in Madison, WAOW-TV in Wausau, WXOW-TV in La…
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Station raises more than $75K for hurricane victims
Milwaukee TV station WISN 12 partnered with the American Red Cross to hold the “WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive” to help people who have been devastated by Hurricane Ian. Generous viewers throughout southeastern Wisconsin donated more than $75,000 to deliver…
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Marotta named first female sports director at WKOW-TV
Karley Marotta is WKOW-TV’s first ever female sports director. She was promoted from weekend sports anchor/reporter to sports director and will anchor the weeknight sportscasts at 6 and 10 p.m. “Karley has been a crucial member of our sports team…
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WBA Foundation Debate shows voters differences between Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Tony Evers and Tim Michels debated Friday night in Madison at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with support from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Wisconsin Counties Association….
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How to watch the WBA Foundation gubernatorial debate
Broadcasters from across Wisconsin will be airing a Wisconsin gubernatorial debate Friday between Governor Tony Evers and Tim Michels. The debate begins at 7 p.m. A list of the 70 stations airing the debate is available here. The debate will…
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U.S. Senate candidates trade ideas in WBA Foundation Debate
U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes debated Friday night in Milwaukee at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with support from the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the Wisconsin…
