Melissa Kaye is the News Director for WFHR and WIRI in the Wisconsin Rapids area, where she also co-hosts The Morning Show on WFHR. Although new to the area since 2021, she has long called Wisconsin home. Covering hyper-local news felt like the right way to connect with her new community. Now, as part of Civic Media, she’s proud to help keep the stations rooted in the places they serve. Off-air, Melissa enjoys local libraries, parks, and community theatre. Reach her at melissa.kaye@civicmedia.us.
Melissa Kaye is the News Director for WFHR and WIRI in the Wisconsin Rapids area, where she also co-hosts The Morning Show on WFHR. Although new to the area since 2021, she has long called Wisconsin home. Covering hyper-local news felt like the right way to connect with her new community. Now, as part of Civic Media, she’s proud to help keep the stations rooted in the places they serve. Off-air, Melissa enjoys local libraries, parks, and community theatre. Reach her at melissa.kaye@civicmedia.us.
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Shows
Perspective
WFHR News Director Melissa Kaye interviews local government and state representatives as well as school officials from Wisconsin Rapids and the surrounding areas. Tune into 97.5 FM/1320 AM WFHR for Perspective, Monday through Thursday at 9AM.
Community Stories with Melissa Kaye
On Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6, you can join Melissa to hear from people of all ages in our community. History from our elders to innovation from our young people. In-depth news stories from our area you won't hear anywhere else.
Podcast appearances
Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie
Tue, Jun 9, 2026
Daybreak w/ Brian and Jamie
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Articles
Marathon County Sheriff clarifies 287(g) agreement with ICE
Feb 12, 2026, 11:55 AM CT
