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  • New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    New education debt relief grant added to WBA Foundation

    Your WBA Foundation is adding the Eric Miller PantherVision Education Debt Relief Grant as the third such grant available to Wisconsin broadcasters looking to reduce their debt from post-secondary education. The grant is available to television news producers, photojournalists, or…

  • New WBA Hall of Fame at Hilton Milwaukee

    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…

  • Four to be awarded scholarships during Student Forum at Lambeau
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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…

  • Join young broadcasters for ‘Coffee, Critiques, and Community’

    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. –…

  • Agenda announced for 2026 Student Forum at Lambeau Field
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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…

  • Stofflet to retire in 2023

    After four decades in broadcasting, WMTV-TV Evening Anchor John Stofflet will step down from his role and sign-off for the final time in June 2023. Stofflet shared his plans with viewers on June 30 and with station management and co-workers…

  • Weekly Radio Addresses Observe Independence Day
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    Weekly Radio Addresses Observe Independence Day

    This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are observing the July 4 Independence Day holiday. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic…

  • Four names added to WBA Hall of Fame

    Four names added to WBA Hall of Fame

    Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Joyce Garbaciak a respected journalist with…

  • Nation’s longest-running local telethon raises $1.45M
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    Nation’s longest-running local telethon raises $1.45M

    The 68th annual CP Telethon raised a total of $1,454,571. The two-day fundraiser took place March 5-6 in the WBAY auditorium in Green Bay in support of CP, a non-profit offering therapy and life skills services for adults and children…

  • Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate dairy month
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    Weekly Radio Addresses celebrate dairy month

    This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are celebrating dairy month. 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, Rep. Sondy…

  • Weekly Radio Addresses criticize vetoes, lack of EMS funding
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    Weekly Radio Addresses criticize vetoes, lack of EMS funding

    This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss vetoes and shared revenue. 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, Sen….

  • WBA Foundation announces dates for gubernatorial, U.S. Senate debates

    WBA Foundation announces dates for gubernatorial, U.S. Senate debates

    The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 32-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing general election debates in the 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial and the U.S. Senate races. Qualifying U.S. Senate candidates will be invited to…

  • WAGN host inducted into local athletic hall of fame

    WAGN host inducted into local athletic hall of fame

    WAGN veteran broadcasters Chuck Patrick was inducted into the Menominee, Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame on May 14. Patrick joined WAGN in 1957 and still hosts a daily morning show on WAGN and WHYB. He broadcast his first games on…

  • Beck moving to Green Bay

    Beck moving to Green Bay

    Judson Beck is being named to lead WFRV-TV in Green Bay after the retirement of General Manager Mike Smith. Beck is currently general manager of WLAX-TV/WEUX-TV in La Crosse. He starts his new duties on Tuesday. He will also be…

  • Weekly Radio Addresses discuss gun violence, Memorial Day
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    Weekly Radio Addresses discuss gun violence, Memorial Day

    This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are focused on gun violence and Memorial Day. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Democratic…