Bruce Dierking Named 2026 Hod Humiston Sports Broadcasting Award Winner
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) is proud to announce Bruce Dierking as the 2026 recipient of the Hod Humiston Award for Sports Broadcasting, recognizing excellence in sports broadcasting and a lasting commitment to community service. Dierking has been a cornerstone of Kansas broadcasting for more than four decades. As the voice of the […]
Andrew Smith Named Dr. Ian Punnett Media Educator Award Winner
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) is proud to announce Andrew Smith as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Dr. Ian Punnett Media Educator Award, recognizing excellence in media education and a lasting impact on the next generation of broadcasters.
Happy National Traffic Directors Day!
Each year on November 2, broadcasters across the country take a moment to recognize one of the most essential roles in our industry: the traffic director. While audiences may never see them on screen or hear them behind the mic, traffic professionals are at the center of every station’s success, ensuring schedules are accurate, programming […]
KAB Welcomes New President and Executive Director
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Appoints Gregg Hibbeler as New President and Executive Director TOPEKA, KS – The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregg Hibbeler as its new President and Executive Director, effective September 2, 2025. Hibbeler succeeds Allison Mazzei, who is transitioning to serve the National Auction Association (NAA). […]
KAB Announces 2025 Individual Award Winners!
The KAB is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Individual Awards! These outstanding professionals have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication and passion in their fields. From excelling in broadcast sales to making a lasting impact in their communities and stations, and shining as rising stars, our winners truly represent the best of Kansas broadcasting. […]
Now Hiring: President of the Kansas Association of Broadcasters
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KAB Welcomes 5 Rising Stars as Ambassadors for Upcoming Year
We are excited to welcome five exceptional students as KAB Ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year. These ambassadors will serve as connectors between the KAB and college broadcasting programs, helping to share opportunities and promote student engagement. This year’s ambassadors are: Emma Noble, University of Kansas “I am an incoming junior studying Journalism and Mass Communications […]
Chairman’s Message April 2025
Phil McComb, Kansas Broadcast Company – Southwest Greetings fellow broadcasters! My focus this year is to remind all of us broadcasters that our platforms are significant. Local broadcast TV and radio news is considered a reliable source of information by many Americans, especially when compared to national news outlets or social media. We must continue to […]
Brad Hallier Named Hod Humiston Award Winner
The 2025 Hod Humiston Award for Sports Broadcasting winner is Brad Hallier with Ad Astra Radio in Hutchinson. Brad Hallier has covered high school sports with Ad Astra since 2017, calling area high school football, basketball, baseball and softball games. A veteran of the print journalism industry, Hallier also writes for Ad Astra’s website. Hallier has taught journalism at […]
Chairman’s Message March 2025
Phil McComb, Kansas Broadcast Company – Southwest Greetings and Happy New Year fellow broadcasters! As we move into March, the KAB Board of Directors is preparing for the State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. This important event allows us to meet with members of Congress and advocate for the policies that shape our industry. One of the […]