Long-time Green Bay television personality Amy Hanten is leaving WLUK-TV after 33 years at the station.
Hanten is the host of “FOX 11 LIVING” and was previously an anchor on “Good Day Wisconsin.”
“After 33 years, leaving FOX 11 is one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made! This job has been so incredibly special, and I’ve loved every minute of it! That’s what makes this so hard,” Hanten said. “I am so grateful to those of you who have watched me over the years. I’ve been so lucky to meet so many wonderful people. The regular guests on my show and our clients have become dear friends.”
Her last show will be on Dec. 20.
“We are very excited for Amy and for what she has planned in the future,” Jay Zollar, Vice President and General Manager of WLUK FOX 11 and WCWF CW14 said. “She has introduced northeast Wisconsin to some great local businesses and has provided thousands of great recipes for families to enjoy.”
Hanten said, “… last year I got married. I am so blessed to have found a partner who loves and supports me in every way. Our five kids live all over the country and the world and we can’t wait to visit them more. We also have aging parents who live in Arizona. We want to spend as much time with them as possible. Now we’ll be able to do that.”
In 2012, Hanten started her own business, brand, and website, “The Cooking Mom.” She will continue to share recipes on television stations across the country. Hanten also continues working on her third cookbook. She also owns a growing popular group vacation business where she plans and hosts group trips in the U.S. and internationally.
The station said it plans to make an announcement in the near future regarding the new host of “FOX 11 LIVING” and expanded content.
