Strachota remembered for contributions to broadcasting, community involvement
Bernie Strachota is being remembered for his contributions during his 19-year career in Milwaukee radio. The WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster died Sunday. He was 96. Strachota started his career in 1959 at what was then WRIT AM/FM and worked…
WBA Foundation Chair: Foundation ‘well positioned’
I am pleased to have the honor of serving as Chair of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation (WBAF). Foundation President and CEO, Michelle Vetterkind, provides outstanding leadership for the WBAF. I am happy to report that your Foundation is well…
Educators say thank you for WBA Foundation grants
The WBA Foundation is getting thank yous for it recent awarding of Educational Support Grants. Two letters are below: +++ Hello Michelle, I hope all is well with you and the WBA! I would like to sincerely thank you and…
Nominations open for Hall of Fame Award
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Hall of Fame Committee is now requesting and accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame nomination process is open and will run through Feb. 15, 2019. Submissions should…
WBA, WBA Foundation offer programs for engineers
The WBA and the WBA Foundation appreciate those who have chosen broadcast engineering as a profession. We realize that all broadcast engineers must stay current in broadcast engineering knowledge, skills, practices, and technologies, and that involves an investment of time…
WBA debates bring statewide attention to key races
The WBA Foundation held two statewide political debates in October highlighting the major party candidates in the race for Governor and the U.S. Senate. The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities sponsored the debates. U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Tammy…
Lippold remembered as teacher, mentor, Hall of Famer
A man who helped to form and guide thousands of students during his 55 year academic and broadcast career has died. Henry Lippold died Saturday at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was 89. Lippold started his career…
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates appear in first televised debate
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates Gov. Scott Walker and State Superintendent Tony Evers debated Friday night in Madison at a one-hour televised event sponsored by the WBA Foundation with funding provided by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. It was…
Carriage list updated for WBA gubernatorial debate
The second of two WBA Foundation debates will take place Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. and air live or delayed on more than 80 radio and TV stations in Wisconsin. View the most current carriage list here (Updated Oct….
