Mike McKay

Mornings with Mike McKay

Mike is BACK on the air every morning all across Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley on 105-7 CFW! With over 28+ years in the Chippewa Valley, this has become home for Mike and his wife Lori. His kids grew up here and they still live here as well. When he's not on the air waking up the Valley, Mike spends time working around the house and yard as well as relaxing on the deck, usually more time relaxing than working! Weekends mean exploring the area and even after all these years, both he and his wife Lori still find things they've never seen before. Mike enjoys a little bit of online poker and spending quality time with his Pomeranian GiGi and kitty "Violet". Oh, and hockey is the only sport that matters in his house, "GO WILD"!

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7.25.2024

Is it ‘the band’ or a tribute band?

I had this conversation with a buddy of mine recently. We were on the topic of a well known rock band that has been together and touring for decades. He called them a tribute band. His thought was the original singer wasn’t in the band and only a couple of the original members were still […]

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07.25.24

Is it ‘the band’ or a tribute band?

07.23.24

If you leave this in your hot car, throw it away!

I was just reading about things that you shouldn’t leave in your hot car. Check this out. A clear plastic water bottle left in the cup holder could actually pose a very serious risk. Experts warn it could actually start a fire. Sunlight beaming into the car can be reflected by the water in the […]

07.22.24

I’m bored!

Are your kids hitting you with the “I’m bored”? Here’s some suggestions, other then sticking them in front of a video screen. That’s a start. By the way school starts in about 5-weeks!

07.15.24

We all need some good news!

The world is getting crazier every day. That’s why I start every weekday morning, around 6:15am, with the Good News Story of The Day! I search for some positive stories to get your day started with a smile on your face, and hopefully in some small way it’ll make your day better. If you know […]

07.09.24

5000 people a month search Google about this!

I just read that 5000 people a month go to Google and search how to do this. So, what is it they’re searching for? They ask Google ‘how to use Google’. I couldn’t help myself, I had to do it too. Here’s how to use Google (thanks, Google!) How To Use Google To Search

07.02.24

Here’s where you’ll find some fireworks!

Here’s a few of the firework shows and celebrations (weather permitting) in the Chippewa Valley. Chippewa Falls: July 4th, Riverfront Park, fireworks, music and fun for the family. Eau Claire: July 4th, 10pm from the High Bridge near downtown E.C. Menomonie: July 6th, Wakanda Park. Cornell: July 3rd, parade at 6pm, street dance at 7:30p, […]

06.28.24

Add to the Birthday and Anniversary list!

Weekday mornings at 8:15(ish) I do birthday and anniversary shout-outs and you can get someone on the list! Drop me an email at mike.mckay@civicmedia.us and let me know who and the date and I’ll take it from there. The birthday and anniversary list is sponsored by Lasker Jewelers in Eau Claire.

06.26.24

Join me at the Northern WI State Fair!

We’re kicking off the Northern Wisconsin State Fair early this year! I’ll be MCing The Favorite Fair Food Contest on Tuesday July 9th from 4pm-7pm on the WEAU13 front porch stage. Fair food vendors will be competing in a variety of categories with special guest judges. Then at 7pm The Dweebs will be in the […]

06.21.24

Looking for something to do?

When I was off the radio for a while I realized I was really out of touch with what’s going on across the Chippewa Valley. When I was given the chance to be back on the airwaves I wanted to make sure to let you, the listener, know what’s happening. This is where you come […]

06.14.24

I can’t believe you said that (on the radio)!

You can’t believe how many times over the many MANY years that I’ve been on the radio that I’ve heard that phrase said to me, from bosses to listeners to family members. The fact is I am who I am, on the air is the same person I am off the air. The way I […]

06.10.24

Weekends should be a minimum of 3-days!

Wisconsin weekends should extend to 3-days from the last “weekend” of May until the first “weekend” of September. Hear me out. There’s just not enough time. This past weekend for example. Cinder City Days in Altoona, Express Ball game, Farmers Market, thrift sales, ‘working around the yard’, going to the lake, bonfire, ball games with […]

05.10.24

I’m Back!!!

It’s so great to be back, waking you up every weekday morning from 6am-10am. I may be at a different station, and I LOVE it! Great music from the 80’s, 90’s and more, local news, weather info and something that hasn’t changed, FUN. I want to get your day started with a smile and let […]