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In addition to appearing on "The Valley's Morning News" Bob can be heard throughout the day with the latest farm news. He earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976, and his roots here go back to February 14, 1977, when he started on WAYY's sister station WAXX 104.5. Bob has been the recipient of numerous awards. He was named the National Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, as well as receiving the 2002 Honorary Recognition from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. Bob has also been inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters' Hall Of Fame.
Bob lives in Eau Claire and has two children, Mike and Matt. His hobbies include horses and coaching youth sports.