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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…
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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…
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WBA YP of the Year brings patience, positivity to newsroom
The assistant news director for WFRV-TV in Green Bay, McKenna Rentmeester, is the WBA Young Professional of the Year. Rentmeester was selected by a subcommittee of the WBA Board of Directors from a pool of six YP of the Month…
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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….
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Reception to celebrate new WBA Hall of Fame
Your WBA Hall of Fame is now available in a newly renovated, more expansive location in the Hilton Milwaukee and a reception is scheduled for April 2 to celebrate it. The reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration…
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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…
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Judy Clark recognized as Woman of Achievement
WEAU-TV anchor Judy Clark was recently selected unanimously by an Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce committee as this year’s Woman of Achievement. She was celebrated at an event March 31 for her three decades of dedication as a journalist, her…
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Reps. Grothman, Tiffany cosponsor Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
Wisconsin House Representatives Glenn Grothman and Tom Tiffany are cosponsoring a bill aimed at helping broadcasters and other publishers compete with Big Tech. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) creates a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for print,…
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Listeners fund 12K meals for Ukrainian refugees
Life 102.5 (WNWC) listeners helped make more than 12,000 meals possible for refugees in and around Ukraine. As listeners gave to Life 102.5 during the “Yes He Can” Spring Fundraiser, a generous donor paid for the resources needed to provide…
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WBA Gala award presenters announced
The radio and television personalities who will present the awards at the WBA Gala on May 7 have been announced. The award presenters represent the stations that won Station of the Year awards last year. Stations representing radio will…
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4 to be inducted into WBA Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 WBA Hall of Fame inductees: · Chris Bernier is a station owner who leads by example, aided by his lifelong career in radio with experience in…
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4 to be honored as Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 Local Broadcast Legends honorees: · Jonathan Green was a staple of afternoon radio in Milwaukee for 41 years and is known for his authenticity, good humor, and community service….
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WISN-TV to partner with UW-Madison to host debates
WISN 12 in Milwaukee is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to co-host two pivotal debates in October. The live events will include a Wisconsin gubernatorial debate and one between the candidates for the state’s U.S. Senate seat. “The 2022…
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Milwaukee stations join effort to help Ukraine
Several Milwaukee broadcasters are joining a wider effort to raise money for humanitarian relief in Ukraine. MKE for Ukraine is organized by OnMilwaukee.com. The one-day online fundraiser held this coming Friday, March 25, benefits UNICEF’s Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine and…
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Green Bay station helps law enforcement with acts of kindness
Green Bay radio station Q90FM (WORQ) is helping law enforcement make a positive impact on the community. During the holiday season, the station provided $165,000 in gift cards to 50 law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin. While at the event, officers…
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Weekly Radio Addresses talk about helping children, defending voting rights
This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin lawmakers talk about helping children of parents who’ve committed a sex crime and defending voting rights. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries…
