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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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Weekly Radio Addresses on substance use disorder and looking to the year ahead
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol are about the 2026 legislative agenda and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers outlines his 2026 legislative agenda, calling on the…
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YP of the Month is ‘trusted leader’ in Green Bay newsroom
The Assistant News Director at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Month for the month of January. The WBA Young Professional of the Month is a nominee for the WBA Young Professional of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant…
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Green Bay area Hall of Fame anchor remembered
WBA Hall of Famer Charles “Chuck” Ramsay died Wednesday at the age of 91. Ramsay’s 45-year career found him to be the source of news for an entire generation of Green Bay area viewers from 1965 to 2002. A 1957 graduate of Brown Institute of Radio and Television, he served his first eight years in…
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Meyer remembered for farm broadcasting career
WBA Hall of Famer and long-time farm broadcaster Bob Meyer died Jan. 6. He was 70. Bob Meyer’s competitive public speaking experience through elementary and high school led to him pursuing a career in radio. Starting with a three-year stint in the mid 1970’s, Meyer returned to WDLB-WLJY in Marshfield in 1986 as assistant farm…
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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 for Excellence shows everyone the value that Wisconsin’s broadcasters bring to serving their local communities,”…
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Weekly Radio Addresses sandhill crane hunting, look back on 2025
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’ Capitol are about a lookback to 2025 and a proposed sandhill crane hunting season. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics: — In this week’s Dem radio address, Gov. Tony Evers touts accomplishments in 2025, saying…
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Jenna Rae promoted to Chief Investigative Reporter on TMJ4
TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) is promoting of Investigative Reporter Jenna Rae to Chief Investigative Reporter. The station said the move, “recogniz(es) her exceptional dedication to uncovering impactful stories and holding powerful institutions accountable.” Rae has earned two Emmy Awards and multiple WBA Awards, notably for her in-depth investigations into the Housing Authority of the City of…
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Celebrate 75 years with your WBA in 2026
Your WBA is turning 75 in 2026 and we’re most definitely ready to celebrate. We hope you are too! Here are some of the highlights of what we have planned so far: –Our WBA Summer Conference will be June 17-18 at the beautiful Grand Geneva Resort. Your WBA Conference Committee has been meeting early and…
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Bach named Regional News Director for Allen Media
Caroline Bach has been named Allen Media’s Wisconsin Regional News Director, overseeing operations at WKOW-Madison, WAOW-Wausau, WXOW-La Crosse and WQOW-Eau Claire. “Caroline has been an integral part of our newsroom,” said Anna Engelhart, Regional Vice President for Allen Media Wisconsin markets. “I’m thrilled to have someone with her experience, positive attitude and effective communication skills.”…
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Green Bay station distributes $300K for those in need
Green Bay radio station Q90FM (WORQ) recently hosted its 10th annual community outreach program called the Police Lights of Christmas. The station raised $300,000 to provide gift cards to 115 Wisconsin law enforcement agencies, which will use them to help people in need who officers encounter in their work. The money is raised at various…
