97.9 WGBW FAQ’s
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General Station Information
Q1: What are the radio frequencies for WGBW?
A1: WGBW broadcasts on 97.9 FM and 1590 AM.
Q2: Where is WGBW located?
A2: WGBW is located at 401 N. Washington St #111, Green Bay, WI 54301.
Q3: What type of content does WGBW feature?
A3: WGBW plays “timeless hits,” popular songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Q4: Who owns WGBW?
A4: WGBW is owned by Sage Weil through licensee Civic Media, Inc.
Q5: What is the studio phone number for WGBW?
A5: The studio number is (920) 588-8957 for both text and call.
Listening Options
Q6: How can listeners access WGBW programming?
A6: Listeners can tune in via 97.9 FM or 1590 AM radio, through the station’s website, mobile app (Civic Media app), or by asking smart speakers to “Play W-G-B-W.”
Q7: Where can I download the WGBW mobile app?
A7: Search for “Civic Media” in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play store (Android).
Q8: What office and sales phone numbers does WGBW have?
A8: The office number is (608) 819-8255 and the sales number is (262) 634-3311.
On-Air Personalities
Q9: Who hosts the morning show on WGBW?
A9: Dan Markus hosts the morning show on WGBW and has over 25 years of experience in the Green Bay radio market.
Q10: What awards has Dan Markus received?
A10: Dan Markus has earned multiple awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association during his 50+ year radio career.
Q11: Who is Connie Fellman and what is her background?
A11: Connie Fellman is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who joins WGBW from television, having worked at WFRV Local 5, WLUK Fox 11, and WGBA NBC 26 as an anchor, reporter, writer, and producer.
Q12: What musical activities does Connie Fellman participate in?
A12: Connie plays trumpet in local concerts and jazz bands including the Allouez Village Band and NEW Dixie Ramblers, volunteers to play Taps at veterans’ funerals, and plays lead guitar and vocals in the all-female band Chick Trip.
Q13: When does Laura McKenna’s show air?
A13: Laura McKenna’s show airs weekdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Q14: What is Laura McKenna’s favorite season and hobby?
A14: Laura’s favorite season is winter, and she loves spending summers in her vegetable garden and cooking vegetarian recipes.
Q15: What is Eric Westphal’s background?
A15: Eric Westphal was born in Green Bay, grew up in the Fox Valley, and graduated from Hortonville High School and Lawrence University. He originally planned to become a theater teacher before pursuing radio.
Q16: What does Eric Westphal do on WGBW?
A16: Eric brings listeners Timeless Hits every weekday afternoon.
Q17: What are Eric Westphal’s interests outside of radio?
A17: Eric performs with local theater groups and enjoys exploring Green Bay’s food and drink scene. He’s a Packers fan with LeRoy Butler as his all-time favorite player.
Q18: Who hosts Nite Lite and when does it air?
A18: Pete Schwaba hosts Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba weeknights from 6-8 PM on WGBW.
Q19: What other work has Pete Schwaba done?
A19: Pete is a stand-up comedian, writer, and film director who has written/directed films like The Godfather of Green Bay and A Guy Thing. He’s also worked on TV shows including Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? and has written for NBC, Lifetime, FOX, and The WB.
Station History & Community
Q20: How long has WGBW been on the air?
A20: The station has been on the air since October 29, 1951.
Q21: What community does WGBW serve?
A21: WGBW is Green Bay’s local, full-service station serving the Green Bay and surrounding Wisconsin communities.
Q22: When was Civic Media launched?
A22: Civic Media was launched in 2022.
Q23: Where is Connie Fellman from originally?
A23: Connie Fellman is a proud Shawano, Wisconsin native who has called Green Bay home for over 30 years.
Q24: What landmark does Dan Markus pass on his daily commute?
A24: Dan Markus drives past Lambeau Field and over the Ray Nitschke Bridge on his daily commute to the station.
Q25: What is WGBW’s tagline or slogan?
A25: WGBW uses “Local News and Timeless Hits” slogan for the station.
