Kendall Keys will be the new weekend evening news anchor on WISN-TV in Milwaukee starting March 1. She will join meteorologist Gino Recchia during WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, along with WISN 12 News at 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Keys will also provide reporting during weekday newscasts.
“Kendall is a gifted journalist who seamlessly connects viewers to the heart of each story, breaking down complex issues and sharing the practical implications for our communities,” said Shawn Oswald, President and General Manager of WISN 12. “We’re so honored to have her at the anchor desk on weekend evenings.”
Keys has served as a reporter for WISN 12 News since August 2022 covering major stories affecting communities across southeastern Wisconsin. Her reporting included coverage of Milwaukee Public Schools, where she pressed district leadership for transparency and accountability amid a financial reporting scandal. Keys was also among the first journalists on scene in the immediate aftermath of the officer-involved shooting during the Republican National Convention, providing real-time live updates during the high-profile public safety event. In addition, Keys’ advocacy reporting has driven meaningful outcomes for local families. In one case, a Milwaukee family credited her coverage with helping bring their vulnerable loved one home from across the country weeks after she was reported missing.
“I am so excited to step into this new role at WISN 12 News,” Keys said. “Working alongside this talented team has pushed me to grow as a journalist, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of a newsroom that cares deeply about our community in southeastern Wisconsin. Milwaukee has become home, and I’m proud to continue sharing the stories that make this city so special.” Prior to joining WISN 12 News, Keys worked at WNEM-TV5 in Michigan, reporting on significant news events like the Flint water crisis, a 500-year flood, and a tragic school shooting. Keys is a Midwest native, having grown up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She also graduated from Indiana University, where she studied broadcast journalism, public relations, and criminal justice.
