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Best Local Meteorologist

Dynasties eventually end. Following the Bill Belicheck-esque run at the top of this category for New England Patriots fan Darren Maier, we have a new first-time champion:...

Best Local News Writer

The decision to no longer have Keith Edwards on WQOW has - at least for now - deprived the Chippewa Valley of his news writing. His prose still receives clamoring from the public...

Best Local Podcast

“Passion Pod” keeps finding fascinating folks for fun engagement, ranging from local guests to national music acts and more. Again, the podcast scores the top ranking...

Best Local Radio Station

Country music was hot across America in 2024. WAXX 104.5 has often been hot in Best Local Radio Station too, and once again gets the most votes in the category. Classic Hits songs...

Best Radio Show

For the first eight years of this category, “McKay & Donuts” was the No. 1 Best Local Radio Show; the...

Best Social Media Presence / Business or Organization

They have the wryest sense of humor of any convenience store we know of, and that’s likely why Kwik Trip is the...

Best Social Media Presence / Community or Personal

Approximately 50,000 members comprise the two main Facebook foodie groups of the Eau Claire area. There is member...

Best TV News Anchor

Barring a role at another station like WEAU or WKBT, this might be the last appearance in the category for Keith...

Most Luscious Radio Voice

“Luscious” and “passion” can be considered related terms. Now, “Passion Pod” is...

Peppiest Morning Personality

Before switching to evenings, Katie Phernetton followed the sunrise to bring brightness to the Chippewa Valley. The WQOW...

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