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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2.21.2025

We made it!

What a week! Was it cold enough for you? But we’ve turned the corner and we get some more ‘seasonal’ type weather for the next few days anyway. Here’s some of what happened this week on the show. As always, thanks for listening! Have a great weekend.

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02.21.25

We made it!

02.14.25

The Week That Was!

Another fun week in the books, thanks for listening! Here’s some of the highlights. Have a great weekend!

02.13.25

It’s that time of year again!

It’s tax season, yep back again. No one wants to do taxes but we do them anyway. A recent survey asked people what they’d rather do than do their taxes. Here’s some of their responses: How about you? For me, it’s just do it and get it over with. Thanks for listening and good luck […]

02.12.25

One year already!

It was one year ago today (2/12/24) that I started working on the 105-7 ‘CFW morning show! It’s hard to believe because it’s been so much fun. Every day is something new and, to you, thanks for letting me be part of your mornings again. I’m looking forward to what this next year brings on […]

02.10.25

So it’s NOT rigged?

Congrats to the big game winners, Philadelphia Eagles. They crushed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Of course all the talk, by many, was the NFL was rigged and that the game was already (before it even started) won by KC. I guess the Eagles didn’t buy into that chatter. However, maybe […]

02.07.25

Thank You!!

What a week this has been and a HUGE THANK YOU for voting for 105-7 ‘CFW and myself in the Volume One Best Of The Chippewa Valley. You selected 105-7 WCFW-FM (1057 ‘CFW) as one of the top 3 radio stations in the Valley. Also, I’m humbled by your support, making my morning show the […]

02.06.25

Get someone on the daily birthday list!

You can put someone on the birthday and anniversary list anytime. No need to wait for the day of, just let me know and I’ll make sure it gets on the list. Birthday and anniversary’s are weekday mornings at 8:15am brought to you by Lasker Jewelers. Text or email me through the free Civic Media […]

02.03.25

The worst month of the year (to pronounce)!

I know there’s a lot of disagreement when it comes to politics but I think this is something we can all get behind. Since February has fewer days isn’t it time it has one less letter? Let’s face it, no one says Feb ROO ary. The R is not needed and it’s time to go! […]

01.31.25

That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

It was another fun week on the show, thanks for listening! Here’s just some of the shenanigans. Oh, goodbye January, hello February. Have a great weekend, let’s do it again next week!

01.30.25

January is outta here (almost)

It’s almost February and that means March isn’t too far away which means it’s almost Spring. Stick with me! The first ‘official’ day of Spring is March 20th. Doing the math, we’re just 49-days (I think) away from waving buh-bye to winter. Hang in there!

01.27.25

Pop it if you got it!

It’s National Bubble Wrap day today. Is there anything better than popping bubble wrap? Well, yes but it’s gotta be in the top 10! Here’s some bubble wrap facts you may not know. If you have some bubble wrap, give it a pop, it’s good for you!

01.24.25

Yep, it was a cold week!

It was another great week on the show, because of YOU! Here’s some of the stuff we did together. Have a great weekend and let’s do it again next week!

01.24.25

Cold week, fun show!

It was another great week on the show, because of YOU! Here’s some of the stuff we did together. Have a great weekend and let’s do it again next week!

01.22.25

I’m outta here!!

There is a new trend by Gen Z-ers to “revenge quit” So what’s revenge quitting? It’s when you don’t give 2-weeks notice, you just quit, no notice, just walk out and then of course share it on social media. I’m sure most of us would have loved to do that at one time or another […]

01.20.25

Did you survive?!?!

It case you missed it, TikTok was banned for about 10-hours on Saturday before the company decided to ‘un-ban’ (is that a word?) itself. Congress has said TikTok would be banned in the U.S. if it didn’t find new owners. Well, that hasn’t happened yet but it’s still up in the air as to what […]

01.17.25

Kenny takes over The Sphere!

Kenny Chesney has announced he’ll be taking over the Las Vegas Sphere in May and June this year! Kenny said “I get to take my audience into this really immersive space, if you will. For the first time, it’s going to be such a shared experience for us.” Tickets are on sale now. Check Kenny’s […]

01.17.25

This week was crazy!

Another fast and fun week. Here’s some of what we did. Have a great weekend, let’s do it again next week!

01.16.25

You can help Hope Village!

The Hope Village quarter auction is coming March 1st to Wissota Golf. Lots of great sponsors on board, tons of items will be up for auction and money raised goes to Hope Village, helping hands and building homes for the unsheltered as well as affordable housing. Click here for more info. Get your tickets today! […]

01.15.25

E.C. Crime Stoppers Fundraiser this Saturday

Elvis tribute artist- Jesse Aron will be at Regis High School this Saturday (1/18/25) night. This fundraiser is for the Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers. Doors open at 6pm. For ticket info call 715-318-2021. For more info about E.C. Country Crime Stoppers click here and for more info about Jesse Aron click here

01.14.25

Are you following us?

Have you clicked ‘like’ on our Facebook page? You should! It’s a great way to stay in touch with what were up to and we love to conversate with you and we really like to hear from you. If you haven’t yet, do it today.

01.10.25

New Year! What a week!

The first full week of the new year has been busy. Here’s some of what happened on the morning show. Thanks again for letting me be part of your morning, have a great weekend and let’s do it again next week!

12.24.24

Here comes Santa!

If you’d like to have the little ones keep an eye on the Jolly Old Elf here’s the official site from Norad. https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12.20.24

Another week in the books!

Friday lookback at some of the things we did together this week. As always, have a great weekend and let’s do it again next week. Thanks for listening!

12.19.24

Uh-oh, it’s snowing!

We’ve been hearing songs for weeks now saying “Let it snow, let snow, let it snow” and here it is! Slow down, take it easy and enjoy it (if you can). Couple things to keep in mind. As always, thanks for listening!

12.18.24

What to do with your real tree after Christmas?

The “Merry Mulch” Christmas Tree Recycling Program will be open during daylight hours from Wednesday, December 18, 2024 through Friday, January 31, 2025. The Green Waste Facility is located at 5710 Jeffers Road in Eau Claire. Keep in mind you need to remove all lights, tinsel, and ornaments before recycling. This is free to all […]

12.16.24

2025 is 2-weeks away!

When I was a kid 2025 was a LIFETIME away, but here it is! I thought I would see what was going on in 1925. Here’s a few things: We just keep going for the ride because this rock we’re living on just keeps spinning. As always, thanks for listening!

12.13.24

Friday the 13th!

Don’t be scared, it’s just a number, right? Anyway, I had a short but fun week again on the show, thanks to YOU! Here’s some of the happenings Thanks again for listening and have a great weekend!

12.11.24

Go on vacation, come back with a cold!

Every…time! We took a little couple day getaway with our granddaughter (she’s 7) and had a great time exploring Duluth and checking out Bentleyville. Tons of fun, saw a lot of things and I brought back a cold. Something about hanging out with a little kid for a few days, who I love to pieces […]

12.06.24

What a week!

Another great week on the morning show, and it’s because of you! Here’s some of the things that came up. Have a great weekend and let’s do it again next week!

12.05.24

This is a great place to donate!

Have you heard of Kings Closet? It’s a FREE clothing store on Barstow Street, Downtown Eau Claire. If you’ve got new or gently used clothing and would like to donate it, they allow anyone to come in and grab what they need. Also this time of the year they are really in need of warm […]

12.04.24

It’s Parade time!

We have two parades happening this weekend in the Chippewa Valley. First, Friday night it’s the Clearwater Winter Parade in Downtown Eau Claire starting at 6:30pm. The route is from 2nd Avenue and West Grand Avenue through 1st Avenue. Be sure to catch the fireworks after the parade! Then Saturday night it’s Chippewa Falls turn […]

12.03.24

No. More.Turkey.

It’s Tuesday December 3rd, but more than that it’s day 5 of turkey leftovers. We’ve done it all. Sandwiches, soup even another full turkey meal. I’m putting my foot down. No More Turkey. If I have anymore turkey I’ll start to gobble. Don’t get wrong, I love turkey but enough is enough. Wait, what’s this? […]

12.02.24

It’s back!

Just in case you thought it was going to miss us again this year, “winter” is here. Couple of thing to keep in mind. First, embrace the change. I know, I know, what are you talking about Mike? One of the great things about living in Wisconsin is the change of seasons. It brings something […]

11.22.24

Another fun week!

Thanks for letting me part of your mornings! Here’s just a few of things we did this week on the show. Thanks again for listening, have a great weekend and let’s do it again on Monday!

11.21.24

It’s time to vote!

Volume One’s Best Of The Chippewa Valley readers choice poll is back and you need to let your voice be heard. Click the link (set up an account if you haven’t already) https://volumeone.org/bestof/534/categories/202447-media-info and vote. You don’t need to vote in every category but there’s some that we would appreciate you casting your vote, like […]

11.19.24

“Jason’s Presents” is today!

Make plans to stop by Chippewa Family Restaurant today. Chippewa Law Enforcement will be on hand to raise money for Jason’s Presents in honor of Chippewa County Sheriff Jason Zunker. Jason was killed in the line of duty in 2008 and was putting together Shop With A Cop before he lost his life. All money […]

11.15.24

Did you hear this?

It was another fun week on the morning show! Here’s some of the things we heard about. Thanks for listening, have a great weekend!

11.13.24

Stop putting it off!

Have you been to your app store and grabbed the FREE Civic Media app? If not, do it now! With the Civic Media app on your smartphone you can email us, text us (which we use for WINNING!), access our website and listen to us anywhere-anytime.

11.12.24

Now that’s good news!

Every weekday morning around 6:15 I start the show with a “Feel Good” story. It’s a way to start our day with at least one positive story. I’d love to share local stories as well as stories from across the country and that’s where you come in. If you know of a person or organization […]

11.11.24

Thank you is not enough

I wish there was something that could be said to show or express the gratitude I have for U.S. veterans. I have so may family members and friends who have served or are currently serving in the military. What do you say to really express in words to the people that are responsible for the […]

11.08.24

What a week!

It was another great week on the morning show, thanks to YOU! Here’s some of the things that were on the air. I hope you have a great weekend and let me be part of your mornings next week!

11.07.24

Tough day for Chippewa Falls

Sad news about Molson Coors closing the Leinie’s Brewery in January. I feel so bad for the employees, many that have spent their lives working there. Also, for the city of Chippewa Falls. Most of our friends or family members that have come to visit have always wanted to make a visit for a tour. […]

11.04.24

The “Y” needs your help!

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, McDonell Area Catholic Schools National Honor Society, is asking for your help to Support Our Troops by sending a care package just in time for the holidays. If you are able, please consider donating $25 (or more) to sponsor a goal as they do their […]

11.01.24

This must stop!

Isn’t it time to stop turning the clocks back an hour? Some states have done away with it, what about us? I’ve been told if we stop it’ll throw our ‘system of time’ off and centuries from now we’ll be dark when it’s ‘day’. I’m not a scientist but I say let’s give it a […]

11.01.24

Weekly recap!

It was another fun week on the morning show. Thanks for listening and reaching out, via texts through the Civic Media app, emails [email protected] or on our Facebook page. Here’s some things that happened this week. Don’t miss a minute next week (or you’ll miss a lot)! Have a great weekend. Ohhhhhhhh, don’t forget to […]

10.31.24

Trick or treat times and stuff!

Here’s some of the times to take the kids out trick or treating around the Chippewa Valley Altoona 5p-7:30p, Bloomer 4p-7p, Chippewa Falls 5p-7p, Colfax 5p-7p, Eau Claire 5p-7:30p, Menomonie 5p-7p. If you want to keep the kiddo’s in-door, The Oakwood Mall in Eau Claire will be from 4p-6p. Have fun and be safe! As […]

10.30.24

It only takes 38-seconds!

In case you missed it this morning, it only takes your friends and family, 38-seconds to judge you on your homes appearance. According to a recent survey people will quickly scan your home and make a judgement about how clean it is, if it “smells nice”, and how much you care about your surroundings. This […]

10.25.24

What a week!

Another fun week on the morning show. Here’s some things that happened. Thanks for letting me be part of your mornings and I look forward to doing it again next week. Have a great weekend!

10.24.24

“at the end of the day”

STOP SAYING THAT! An interesting conversation this morning on Facebook during the morning show. Words or phrases that should go away. We all have those little phrases we hear that, well, drive us crazy. When I feel I’ve overused a phrase I’ll write it down and put it right in front of me in the […]

10.21.24

It certainly is Monday!

I hope your Monday is great! Mine, started out with some tech issues, but they’re cleared up and it’s pedal to the metal. Maybe it’s good to have issues first thing in the morning, get them out of the way, and then onward and upward. Thanks for letting me part of your Monday, and hopefully […]

10.16.24

So long Summer!

It’s official, Summer is over. I’m not sure what signs tell you Summer is done, but in our house it’s the first time the furnace goes on and that was last night. It’s been fun but it’s time to move on to Fall. Ohhhh, don’t forget to put new batteries in your CO2 detector and […]

10.11.24

Friday morning show recap!

It’s been another great week, thanks for letting me be part of your mornings! Here’s some things that happened on today’s show. Have a great weekend and let’s meet up again Monday between 6am and 10am!

10.10.24

Thursday show recap!

If for some bizarre reason you missed the show, here’s some things that happened. I hope you’ll join me tomorrow, and every weekday morning from 6am to 10am!

10.07.24

Monday on the show!

Just in case you missed a minute (you missed a lot!), here’s some of what happened. I hope you’ll let me start your day with you tomorrow (and every weekday from 6am to 10am).

10.04.24

Here’s what you missed today!

Here’s a few things that you may have missed today on the show. Don’t miss anything next week! Make sure you join me weekday mornings from 6am to 10am. Have a great weekend!

10.03.24

You can help!

Civic Media has setup a page with links to the Red Cross and Samaritans Purse. Thousands of families have been impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene and you can help. Click the link and donate https://civicmedia.us/help

10.02.24

Birthday and anniversary list!

A reminder that I do birthdays and anniversary shout-outs every weekday morning at 8:15 (give or take a minute or two). You want someone on the list, email me anytime! mailto: [email protected] The daily shout-outs are brought to you by Lasker Jewelers in Eau Claire.

10.01.24

October makes no sense!

Sometimes I think too much, but I really feel that October makes no sense. Hear me out. Octo prefix means eight, so it would make more sense if OCTOber was the eight month of the year, but it’s not, it’s the tenth month of the year. Anyway, October is here and I hope it’s going […]

09.30.24

See ya September!

If you were planning on doing something amazing in September you may want to move it to your October To-do list. I don’t know about you but for me September was a flash. I think it was the warm August like temps. We’ve got more fun things coming your way in October so make sure […]

09.27.24

What the pumpkin!

Tomorrow (Saturday 9.28.24) is the 2024 River Prairie Ginormous Pumpkin Festival at River Prairie Park in Altoona. From 8am to 3:30pm it’s everything pumpkin. Races, dessert contest, pet costume contest, the Giant Pumpkin weigh-off and more! Grab the whole family and join the fun! Need more info, click here https://www.rpgiantpumpkinfest.com I’ll be looking for you!

09.26.24

Adulting is overrated!

We’ve all been there. Bills, work, stress, I could go on but we all know the drill. You NEED to take some time during your day, even if it’s a few minutes to non-adult. I’ve heard from many of you over the years that you love listening to my morning show because I don’t take […]

09.25.24

Do you have a fundraiser coming?

Do you have a special event or fundraiser coming up? If so, let us know! 105-7 ‘CFW would love to help spread the word. You can email us through the Civic Media app at 105-7 ‘CFW or message us through our Facebook page. Tell us when and where and we’ll be sure to pass along […]

09.17.24

Start your day with a smile!

Every weekday morning around 6:15 I like to give you a “feel good story”. Let’s face it, there’s enough bad news throughout our day so maybe starting with something positive will make things just a little better. This is where YOU come in. Do you know someone that’s done something nice? Raised some money, donated […]

09.16.24

Do you really miss the good old days?

Have you had this conversation or thought recently, “I miss the good old days”? It seems whenever I have that thought it’s because life is crazy and overly serious. You know, you start thinking about the past and most of the time, which is good, you go to happy memories. I think what we miss […]

09.13.24

It’s time to WIN again!

Monday (9/16) morning at 7am the winning begins! We’ll have your chance to Go For The Green or Gold statewide contest! Listen for the winning keyword and text, that’s it. If you don’t have the Civic Media app on your smartphone, get to your app store today and get it! Once it’s on your phone […]

09.12.24

National School Picture Day!

I’m not sure how it goes now, but when I went to school, picture day would just happen. What I mean is, you’d walk into class and the teacher would say “it’s picture day”. No heads up, no warning, so whatever you were wearing that day would go down in history. This is me in […]

09.11.24

Where were you?

If you around, you know exactly where you were when the news broke. Myself, I was doing my radio show (B95) and was talking on the air. Our on-air studio looked into the news room and we had TV monitors and they all showed one of the Twin Towers in New York City on fire. […]

09.10.24

10 hot dogs, 8 buns!

It’s the age old question, why do they sell hot dogs in packs of 10 but the buns in packs of 8? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has spoken and this is what they say about it. Hot dog bun makers bake in clusters of four in pans designed to hold eight rolls. […]

09.09.24

Waiting is fun…right?

I think most of us don’t like waiting. Obviously, there’s times that we have to but most of the time it’s just terrible. The post office, the DMV, the left turn light on Clairemont and Fairfax, or that one relative that’s always late for family meals like Thanksgiving. A recent study shows the average American […]

09.05.24

Get the Civic Media app, today!

Do you have the free Civic Media app on your smartphone? If not, go to your app store today and get it. Once it’s on your phone open it and search 105-7 ‘CFW and make us your Home Station. Every time you open that app click My Station and there we are. You can listen, […]

09.04.24

Farmer’s Market(s) tomorrow (Thursday)

You gotta love Farmer’s Markets and here’s a couple to check out Thursday 9.5.24. Eau Claire/Phoenix Park noon-5pm. Chippewa Falls/Allen Park noon-6pm. Keep checking back for more event’s and happenings around the Chippewa Valley and of course on-air at 105-7 ‘CFW!

09.03.24

I’m a winner again!

It’s only Tuesday and I’m a winner again! This time it’s Yeti cooler. Well, that’s what the email said this morning. All I had to do was ‘click and win’. September has just started and I’ve already “won” a Yeti cooler, PS4, shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods and a years supply of steaks. It’s […]