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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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Janesville stations raise more than $19K in donations
A radio group in Janesville raised more than $19,000 in cash, toys, and non-perishables to benefit local charities. 99.9 WJVL and the stations of Big Radio gathered $14,108 in cash with another $5,000 in toys, non-perishables for local charities ECHO, Inc. and the Salvation Army of Rock County. Big Radio held a 12-hour online auction…
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Former radio station owner dies
A former Wisconsin radio station owner, Ned Hughes, died Dec. 3. He was 75. Hughes pursued a career in advertising and marketing and a variety of business interests, including owning an advertising business, co-owning former station WYNE radio in Appleton, co-founding Fox Valley Broadcasting Association, and a partnership in a Hardee’s Restaurant in Sturgeon Bay.…
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Toya Washington leaving WISN-TV
Anchor Toya Washington is leaving WISN-TV after 20 years at the station. Washington joined WISN-TV in December 2002 as a co-anchor and later anchored the 6 p.m. newscast and for more than ten years has been anchor of the 5 p.m. newscast. She started working part-time in 2011. She leaves… Source
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss taxes, supporting veterans
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss taxes and supporting veterans. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s GOP radio address, Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Rep. Mark Born addresses decreasing Wisconsinites’ tax burden in the upcoming legislative…
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Long-time Eau Claire TV anchor dies
Long-time Eau Claire TV anchor John Froyd has died. Froyd was and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. anchor at WEAU-TV from 1991 to 1998 and spent more than 40 years in broadcasting. He began his career in radio serving in news director and announcer positions in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Tomah, Rochester, and Green Bay. Transitioning…
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Radiothon breaks fundraising record
A radiothon hosted by a radio station in Wausau/Stevens Point raised a record $235,374 to support local children and families in central Wisconsin. Y106.5 (WYTE) hosted the Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon Dec. 1-2. “Thanks to my fantastic staff and all of our partners, we were able to shatter old records with an eye to setting…
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Station hosts toy drive to benefit Children’s Hospital
Milwaukee radio station Sportsradio 1250 The Fan (WSSP) hosted a toy drive that generated donations for Children’s Hospital. The 16th annual toy drive ran Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 and gathered enough toys to fill 16 box crates.
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Milwaukee radio station gathers 74K meals during holiday event
Milwaukee radio station 99.1 The Mix (WMYX-FM) gathered enough donations during a holiday event to provide at least 74,515 meals to Wisconsinites in need this holiday season. The Stuff the Bus event was held Nov. 23 and benefited Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, which provides meals to children, seniors, veterans, and families.
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WISN viewers donate more than $131K during food drive
The 11th annual WISN 12 “Food For Families Drive,” in partnership with Hunger Task Force, generated $131,258 in donations. For more than a decade, the campaign has been providing healthy holiday meals for hungry families throughout southeastern Wisconsin. “Year after year people open up their hearts to those in need,” said Jan Wade, president and…
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Sandy Maxx co-anchor of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ
Milwaukee broadcast veteran, Sandy Maxx will co-anchor Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. Maxx will join on-air host John Mercure, Sports Director Greg Matzek, and Traffic Reporter Debbie Lazaga weekday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Sandy to the WTMJ… Source
