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Ambassador program extends to second UW campus
The WBA campus ambassador program is expanding to a second campus after its pilot year at UW-Oshkosh. Two students at UW-Whitewater will serve as WBA ambassadors starting in the fall semester. The ambassador program was launched in 2025 on the UW-Oshkosh campus with two students: Dylan Przybylski and Jacob Link. The students acted as representatives…
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Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The September/October issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. Highlights from this issue:
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Shockleys establish Young Broadcasters Development Fund
WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,” Terry and Sandy Shockey said. “The rewards are…
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Engineers gather in Wisconsin for Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic
I’m pleased to report that the 70th Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was a tremendous success. This annual event, a collaborative effort between the engineering teams of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, attracted attendees from 36 states, Washington, D.C., and four countries, making it one of the most geographically diverse Clinics to…
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Student scholarship competition underway
Do you know a student who could use assistance with educational expenses? The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation offers three $2,500 scholarships and one $1,500 scholarship. Students who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The application process is online. It’s available on the WBA website at wi-broadcasters.org/scholarships Students who have completed at…
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Weekly Radio Addresses discuss education, health care
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss education and health care. 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 emphasized how his new biennial budget plan helps K-12 education. The Dem guv,…
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Timm to retire as EAS Committee chair
After more than 30 years as Broadcast Chair of the Wisconsin EAS Committee, Gary Timm retired from this position on March 1. The Wisconsin SECC unanimously elected committee member Chris Tarr as Timm’s successor. Tarr is Group Director of Engineering for Magnum Media, a family-owned Wisconsin radio group with 25 stations from Racine to Eau…
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WBA Student Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2022 Student Awards for Excellence winners were announced at the WBA Student Seminar on Saturday. The complete list of winners is available here. 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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Weekly Radio Addresses continue focus on state budget
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol continue to focus on the 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 Republican radio address, Rep. Joel Kitchens touts lawmakers’ role in the budget process, arguing “the Legislature will…
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Radio group’s effort supports low income residents
Heartland Communications Group teamed up with a local business in Ashland over the holidays to support the Magic Stocking, an annual initiative that supports the work of The BRICK Ministries. The effort raised $2,185. Magic Stockings were placed in select area businesses during the holidays and shoppers are encouraged to drop their change, checks, or…
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Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded in Madison
The Pulitzer Prizes are coming to Madison on March 28 with its very first “On the Road” event, to discuss the critical function of local journalism in protecting the health and safety of citizens. The event will take place at The Overture Center for the Arts in the Promenade Room, which is fully accessible. The event is…
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Station gathers Lego sets for children’s hospital
The American Family Children’s Hospital received almost 1,000 Lego sets after a Madison radio station’s annual Lego Drive. Life 102.5 (WNWC) has partnered with the hospital for six years to bring hope to the kids during their stay at the hospital. The community of Madison and surrounding areas worked together to make this lasting impact.…
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5 Wisconsin House representatives join Local Radio Freedom Act
Five Wisconsin Congressional Representatives are supporting the recently reintroduced Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) as cosponsors. The resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate oppose “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge” on local broadcast radio stations. The cosponsors include Reps. Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and…
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Weekly Radio Addresses lay out state budget priorities
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin Capitol are focused on the next 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 his new budget supporting the workforce, the economy and backing…
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Wisconsin EAS plan approved by FCC
The Wisconsin State Emergency Communications Committee has won approval of its state EAS plan from the FCC. In 2022, the FCC initiated a review of all State EAS plans. After multiple rounds of changes, the FCC approved the Wisconsin State EAS Plan on Feb. 3. Wisconsin is the ninth plan to be approved. According to…
