Behind every story we cover, from breaking news and sports to community events, there’s a dedicated team bringing it to life. Get to know the faces behind the voices – meet the WHBY team.
Get to know Dave Edwards:
Joined WHBY: April 2006
Hobbies & Interests: golf, hiking, and goofing around in the yard!
Email: dedwards@wcinet.com
X: @EdwardsWHBY
Other Notes:
- Daughter, Nicole, is in the UW Green Bay Sports Hall of Fame
- Scored 1st career hole-in-one at Fox Valley Golf Club in 2016
- Wife Shelly, 3 kids and Lexi, our Lhasa-Schuh pooch
Get to know Ben Cominos:
Joined WHBY: August 2022
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. I’m a diehard Steelers fan and an indifferent Pirates fan. This move to Appleton is actually my first time living outside of the state. I worked in sales for my first 6 years after college but decided it was time to enjoy what I did for a living, and I have been working in radio ever since.
I started with KDKA Radio in 2017, where I got my glamorous start in the promotions department handing out magnets for minimum wage. Over the course of the next 5 years, I’ve worked just about every position a newsroom has to offer: News Editor, News Reporter, News Anchor, Producer, and Fill-In Talent. I am very excited about this opportunity since this will be my first time hosting my own show full-time.
You will usually find me at a sports bar, concert, or maybe just reading under a tree when I’m not working. I can’t wait to see what other things there are to do around this city and become a part of the community.
Get to know Hayley Tenpas:
Joined WHBY: June 2018
I’m a Hortonville & UW-Whitewater alum who started my career in television, making stops in Madison, Rhinelander and Green Bay before making the switch to talk radio! You can hear me from 11-1 p.m. as host of Focus Fox Valley on WHBY. I hope each show brings an opportunity to learn something new or to connect with a person, organization, cause or issue that’s important to the Fox Valley.
When I’m not on the radio, I’m cruise directing the fun at home. As a mom of three, we’re in a fun season of school, trying new activities and spending time together. I’ve been married to my husband Brian, since 2015. For fun, I enjoy going for hikes, trying new recipes, gardening, skiing on land or water, visiting the family’s cabin or camping with family and friends.
Let’s Connect!
Email: hayley.tenpas@wcinet.com
X: @hayleytenpas
Instagram: @hayleytenpas
Fun Facts about Hayley
- I volunteer my time with the Building for Kids on their Marketing Board. I also am part of the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region’s Communications Committee.
- I love to emcee community events. If I can help with your event, email me at hayley.tenpas@wcinet.com
- My favorite sport is Track & Field. I’m a retired college athlete from UW-Whitewater (high jump) and coached while living/working in Rhinelander, WI
- I once called into the ‘Good Neighbor Show’ at age 5 or 6, to share a recipe with Kathy Keene.
Get to know Jonathan Krause:
Joined WHBY: December 2018
I have been working in radio since 1998, with previous stops in Marinette and Oshkosh.
In addition to hosting Your News Now on WHBY, I am also the Director of Multimedia Journalism for the Woodward Community Media. I also do play-by-play for local high school sports on WHBY, on our sister station The Score, and on our video stream.
My wife, Michele, and I live in Oshkosh. When I’m not covering or talking about news, you will find me on the golf course or officiating local high school sports. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Fox Valley Memory Project–which provides services to those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and their caretakers.
Get to know Landen Moore:
Joined WHBY: March 2022
I also go “inside the headlines” with Ben Cominos Mondays and Thursdays at 8:35 a.m. on Outside the Box with Ben Cominos.
I got my start in radio in high school, reporting news for WRCO in my hometown of Richland Center. After moving to Oshkosh for college, I became the news director of WRST, the official radio station of the UW-Oshkosh Titans. I also called several Titan football and basketball games, including the men’s basketball team’s national championship victory in 2019.
When I’m not reporting the news, I enjoy watching sports (especially the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers), spending time outdoors, and getting together with family and friends.
Have a story idea? Send me an email at landen.moore@wcinet.com
Get to know Terry Kovarik:
Joined WHBY: 2021
During my time here, I’ve had numerous life changes: the births of my grandchildren, becoming a homeowner, and converting to an avid Green Bay Packers fan. I still follow my hometown teams the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings, though I find myself also keeping an eye on the Milwaukee Brewers during the baseball season.
In my off time, my wife, Dellrose, and I enjoy spending time with each other and the grandkids. When it’s just the two of us, you’ll find us biking through Door County and also on Mackinac Island, Michigan when the opportunity presents itself. We also like golfing, though we’ve both come to the realization that nobody on the PGA or LPGA circuits has anything to fear from us. It’s just fun for us to take walks in beautiful scenery with the occasional interruptions by a little white ball. My wife, my daughter, and our grandchildren have been life’s greatest blessings from the good Lord himself.
Get to know B.J. DeGroot:
WHBY/WSCO Brand Manager
Joined WHBY: April 2014
Email: BJ.DeGroot@wcinet.com
X: @BJ_DeGroot
Other Notes:
- Loves to play golf
- Finalist for Best Sports Cast and Best Play-by-Play at the 2017 Wisconsin Broadcasters Award Gala
- Nickname is “Ice Man” from his past work as an Ice Delivery Driver
Get to know Zach Morris:
Joined WHBY: August 2012
Hobbies & Interests: Sports & 80’s Music
Email: Zach.Morris@wcinet.com
Other Notes:
- Public Address Announcer at various Menasha High School sporting events
- Suffered a broken car door during the June 2017 tornado in the station parking lot
- Lived in the Fox Valley his whole life
Get to know Alex Thomas:
Joined WHBY: September 2015
Hobbies & Interests: St. Louis Cardinals & Illinois Fighting Illini Athletics
Email: Alex.Thomas@wcinet.com
Other Notes:
- Graduate from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Avid Golfer
Get to know Gary Brilowski:
Joined WHBY: January 2006
Hobbies & Interests: golf, trivia, social media, and politics
Email: gbrilowski
X: @Gbrilo
Other Notes:
- Worked at WAOW TV in Wausau from 1996-2005
- Two-time 90FM Trivia Bowl Champion
- Huge Sports Fanatic following the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, Bucks, San Jose Sharks, and Steve Stricker