Meet 2 new members of the WBA Young Professionals Committee
Your WBA Young Professionals Committee is welcoming two new members. The committee hosts events for their peers in broadcasting, running a mentorship program, publishing a newsletter, and taking on new initiatives for the WBA. Aisha Morales, WBAY-TV, Green Bay Hi…
Zollar to retire from Green Bay stations
Vice President and General Manager of WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV in Green Bay, Jay Zollar, will retire on Dec. 31, concluding what Sinclair called, “a distinguished career serving the Green Bay–Appleton community and guiding through decades of market-defining growth and innovation.”…
Larry Meiller announces retirement after 58 years on WPR
A fixture of Wisconsin radio for nearly six decades, Larry Meiller has announced that he will retire from his Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) program at the end of June 2026. Meiller has been a daily presence on WPR since 1967…
Y100 adds morning co-host in Green Bay
Y100 (WNCY) in Green Bay is adding Natalie “Nat” Gross as the new co-host of the Y100 Morning Show. Gross steps into the role previously held by morning veteran Charli McKenzie. Gross brings more than a decade of storytelling experience…
Whitehall broadcaster remembered for love of sports
A Whitehall broadcaster known for his love of radio and sprots, Michael “Gilby” Gilbertson died Nov. 20. He was 66. According to his obituary, Gilbertson started his radio career at WISM in Eau Claire doing play-by-play. His love for radio continued…
Randy ‘Shotgun’ Shannon named WNCY Brand Manager
Randy “Shotgun” Shannon has returned to the role of Brand Manager at Y100 (WNCY-FM) in Green Bay. Shannon originally guided WNCY before handling mornings in Denver and San Antonio. In 2012, he rejoined Y100 and in 2017 teamed with Charli…
Merrill Radio morning host to retire
After 45 years behind the mic, veteran radio host Lonnie (Scott) Strauss has signed off from Bluejay 96.3 (WJMT) in Merrill. Strauss’ broadcast journey began at WIDG Radio in St. Ignace, Michigan and WJNR in Iron Mountain, Michigan, before his…
Green Bay TV station remembers former Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney
Former Local 5 News (WFRV-TV) Chief Meteorologist Tom Mahoney has died. He was on the air in Green Bay for more than 30 years. Mahoney first appeared on northeast Wisconsin airwaves in 1972 before briefly leaving and returning as Chief…
8 broadcasters to be added to Silver Circle
Eight Wisconsin broadcasters will be named to the Wisconsin Silver Circle on Feb. 1. The awards are given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The following are 2026 inductees: Jeff KiernanPatty LoewCary DocterAnne BrownBill JartzAl LancasterMark BadenLance…
