WHBY 100
As part of WHBY’s 100th Anniversary, we’re bringing you a special series that explores our rich history. These segments will dive into key moments from the past century, from WHBY’s early days to its evolution as a trusted voice in news, talk, and local radio. Hear stories of historic broadcasts, community impact, and behind-the-scenes moments. Plus, hear interviews with former hosts, employees, and industry insiders. Don’t miss this special journey through 100 years of radio excellence!
WHBY 100 | Episode 100: A Thank You To WHBY 100 Features
WHBY 100 | Episode 99: WHBY Legend Ray Wiater Passes Away
WHBY 100 | Episode 98: Ben Cominos joins WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 97: Kathy Keene Hangs up Her Microphone at WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 96: The Year of COVID-19
WHBY 100 | Episode 95: A Year of Stability for WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 94: Two New Voices Come to WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 93: Tornado Hits Woodward Community Media
WHBY 100 | Episode 92: A New Voice Arrives at WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 91: WHBY Turns 90
WHBY 100 | Episode 90: A Long Career Ends And a Final Four Appearance
In 2014, longtime WHBY staff member Bob Salm retires, the Slender Man stabbing occurrs and the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team reaches the Final Four.
WHBY 100 | Episode 89: A Musical Mile And Tragedy in Boston
In 2013, WHBY makes a lineup change, Mile of Music begins and tragedy strikes the Boston Marathon.
WHBY 100 | Episode 88: A New Addition And a 'Fail Mary'
In 2012, WHBY welcomed Zach Morris, Wisconsinties dealt with multiple heat waves and the Green Bay Packers were on the wrong end of the "Fail Mary."
WHBY 100 | Episode 87: A Lineup Change And a Super Bowl Victory
In 2011, WHBY made an afternoon lineup change, Act 10 was signed in Wisconsin and the Vince Lombardi Trophy returned to Titletown.
WHBY 100 | Episode 86: A New Governor And a 'Super' Packers Season
In 2010, a nonprofit begins in Appleton, Wisconsin elects a new governor and the Green Bay Packers put together a "super" season.
WHBY 100 | Episode 85: Preparing For The Next Season
WHBY 100 | Episode 84: Big Changes For The Pack
WHBY 100 | Episode 83: Adding To The News Team
WHBY 100 | Episode 82: New Local Line Up
WHBY 100 | Episode 81: New Sports Director & Big Draft Picks
WHBY 100 | Episode 80: More Changes to WHBY & Presidential Election
WHBY 100 | Episode 79: Outdoors Programming Expands on WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 78: Lineup Changes on WHBY & Woodward Expansion
WHBY 100 | Episode 77: A Tragic Year in America
WHBY 100 | Episode 76: WHBY's 75th Anniversary
WHBY 100 | Episode 75: Losing the Packers and another Rose Bowl Win
WHBY 100 | Episode 74: Tower upgrade
WHBY 100 | Episode 73: Waffles hits the airwaves
WHBY 100 | Episode 72: Charles Osgood stops by WHBY
WHBY 100 | Episode 71: Big Changes for baseball in Wisconsin
WHBY 100 | Episode 70: Our Community At Work ft. The Courtney Woolen Mill
WHBY 100 | Episode 69: Badgers to the Rose Bowl & Kathy Keene goes Neighbor to Neighbor
WHBY 100 | Episode 68: A switch in the station's lineup
WHBY 100 | Episode 67 WHBY makes the switch to 1150 AM
WHBY 100 | Episode 66: Final year for 1230 AM
WHBY 100 | Episode 65: Flaming Cherries Jubilee & One of WHBY's Longest Tenured Employees
WELCOME BACK AS WE MARK A MONUMENTAL YEAR IN WHBY'S HISTORY – 1989! THIS WAS A YEAR THAT SAW THE WORLD DRAMATICALLY SHIFT, AND THROUGH IT ALL, WHBY REMAINED YOUR STEADFAST VOICE, ANCHORING THE FOX CITIES IN LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT. IN FEBRUARY WHBY’S GOOD NEIGHBOR CONTINUED TO BE A MUST SEE DRAW WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND AUDIENCE. LIVE APPEARANCES LIKE FEBRUARY 3RD’S LIVE SHOW FROM MIKE'S SUPER PLUS FOODS - FEATURED QUICK & EASY LENTEN MEALS AND A COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH MAD DOG & MERRIL. FEBRUARY ALSO GOT OFF TO A FLAMING START WITH “ICESCAPE, THE FOX CITIES FIRST MAJOR WIN...
WHBY 100 | Episode 64: A Historic Apple Bowl & A Ford Festiva Filled with Coca-Cola & Pizza
WELCOME BACK TO OUR CENTURY-LONG JOURNEY THROUGH THE AIRWAVES OF WHBY! TODAY, WE'RE DIALING IT BACK TO 1988 – A YEAR OF MAJOR HEADLINES, ATHLETIC TRIUMPHS, AND CONTINUED DEDICATION TO LOCAL CONNECTION RIGHT HERE IN THE HEART OF THE FOX CITIES.....
WHBY 100 | Episode 63: Classical Music Added to Sundays
WELCOME BACK TO OUR CENTURY-LONG JOURNEY THROUGH WHBY'S HISTORY! TODAY, WE'RE SETTING OUR DIALS TO 1987 – A YEAR THAT BROUGHT GLOBAL TREMORS, CONTINUED GROWTH RIGHT HERE IN THE FOX CITIES, AND CHANGES TO THE STATION’S MUSIC OFFERINGS.WE’LL START IN APRIL OF 87’ AND THE STATION DIDN’T KNOW IT AT THE TIME BUT THEY HIRED SOMEONE WHO WOULD TURN OUT TO BE VERY INFLUENTIAL IN MY CAREER. HIS ON AIR NAME WAS DAVE RANDALL, I WOULD KNOW HIM AS PROFESSOR RANDALL DAVIDSON. (AUDIO).....
WHBY 100 | Episode 62: Steady Voice and Trusted Source During Shakey Times
WELCOME BACK TO OUR CENTENNIAL JOURNEY WITH WHBY! TODAY, WE'RE FLASHING BACK TO 1986 – A YEAR THAT PROVED JUST HOW VITAL LOCAL RADIO IS WHEN THE WORLD IS SHAKEN, AND HOW WHBY REMAINED THE STEADY VOICE OF THE FOX CITIES. GLOBALLY, 1986 BEGAN WITH PROFOUND SHOCK. ON JANUARY 28TH, THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISINTEGRATED AFTER LAUNCH, TRAGICALLY TAKING THE LIVES OF ITS SEVEN ASTRONAUTS....
WHBY 100 | Episode 61: An Engineering Legacy Begins and Houdini Plaza
WELCOME BACK TO OUR JOURNEY THROUGH 100 YEARS OF WHBY AS WE HIT 1985 – A YEAR OF BIG HAIR, BIG STORIES, AND BIG MOVES RIGHT HERE IN THE FOX CITIES!.....
