WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

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WBAY at 70: A loving reunion

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Friday marks exactly 70 years since WBAY went on air in Northeast Wisconsin. We’ve been celebrating the occasion for months and today some familiar faces helped us ring in seven decades.

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Gov. Evers’ official proclamation for WBAY-TV DAY

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Here’s the official text from Governor Evers’ official proclamation

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

The history of WBAY

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT

By Jeff Alexander

70 years WBAY - the legacy continues

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

Growing up with WBAY-TV

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:24 AM CDT

By Jeff Alexander

A lot has changed over seven decades but not WBAY-TV's mission.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: News leaders

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:45 AM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Retired news director Tom McCarey and assignment manager Jim Dillon spent most or all of their careers at WBAY-TV.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

Gov. Evers declares this Friday as WBAY-TV Day

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:00 AM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will officially declare March 17, 2023, as WBAY-TV Day, to honor the TV news station’s 70th anniversary. Green Bay’s Mayor Eric Genrich will also declare Friday as WBAY Day for the city of Green Bay.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Colonel Caboose

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT

By Kathryn Bracho

Fond memories for many, many viewers: Colonel Caboose

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Weekend anchor Hazel Sanchez

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT

By Jeff Alexander

After 6 years at WBAY, Hazel made a massive career jump all the way to the country’s top television market.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Elizabeth Ries

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Aisha Morales

Elizabeth's experience working in Green Bay is what has shaped her successful career in television.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: 70+ facts about WBAY

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:38 AM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Older than TV Guide. In color since 1956. Here are over 70 facts about Northeast Wisconsin's first television station.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Bill Jartz’s 40th anniversary

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:42 AM CDT

By Jeff Alexander

A familiar face you still see every night is celebrating his own anniversary this week.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

Happy 40th Anniversary Bill Jartz!

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Over the last several weeks, as we lead up to WBAY’s 70th anniversary, we've been profiling some of the people who've helped create our station's legacy.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY 70th anniversary: Chief Meteorologist George Graphos

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Emily Beier

“We could be here for a week before we get done talking about memories of funny things that happened,” George remarks.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Sports Director Joe Schmit

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Bill Jartz

Joe Schmit says getting a job at WBAY was a dream come true. His tenure was short, but he says WBAY viewers are still seeing his legacy every day.

WBAY'S 70th Anniversary

WBAY at 70: Bobby Nelson

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:04 AM CST

By Emily Beier

When we asked viewers to share their WBAY memories, one name comes up more than any others.