BEN & ARNIE---WEEKDAYS 6-10AM
Who is Arnie...
I want to say “thank you.” I know there are choices in which station you listen to and the fact that you choose COW97 is just great! Call the COW lines anytime. This is your station and I feel privileged to be a part of your day!
Arnie has been nominated for 3 of the last 4 years by the CMA & 2 times by the ACM for Personality of The Year, and named Best Morning Show by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 5 times.
Fun Facts about Arnie...
Favorite place to hang out when not working…
Dirty Little Secret...
Favorite charity...
Favorite Wisconsin Sports Team
What did you want to be as a kid?
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Hello!...My name is Ben Butler and me and Arnie are helping to start your day off with a bang, every weekday morning from 6-10!MIKE BURNS-GILBERT
I barely remember the 70s. Must have been fun, I hope. Have worked in radio since 1979. I’ve been married to Theresa since 1981 and have two great sons, Max and Colin. In fact they turned out a lot better than me. I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I live in a state of insanity, confusion and all-around hallucination.
Fun Facts About Mike...
Favorite COW97 Moment …
way too many and none involve nakedness
Favorite place to hang out when not working …
my house
Dirty Little Secret…
HA! I know why I don’t remember the 70s and I’m not telling
Favorite charity…
locally, it’s the Area Community Theatre
Favorite Wisconsin Sports Team…
Badger football and Packer football and any area high school wrestling
What did you want to be as a kid…
Veterinarian
What cartoon character or superhero would you like to be and why…
Superman. Cause he’s Superman for god’s sake! C’mon! You get to wear your underpants outside of your clothes.
If they were to make a movie about you, who would play you and what would the title be…
Tommy Lee Jones and the title, “THE GUY CALLED…” or “GO LAY BY YOUR DISH”
If you could meet anyone famous, dead or alive, who would it be and why…
Way too many to list. Lincoln would be good. G. Washington too, as well as my grandfather and various other historical figures.
Cause they’re all historical!
What are 3 things you can’t live without…
my wife, my sons, my good tasting beer.
CLARY HARRIS--NEWS DIRECTOR
I was born and raised in Viroqua and now live in Holmen with my wife of 25 years Sandra. My radio career started in 1977 and has taken me around the area and to St Louis. After being in St Louis I realized how nice this area really is.
the Packers, Brewers and in high school the only Vikings I would cheer for is The Holmen Vikings
a Brain Surgeon and if that didn't work out a garbage man.
The person I would really like to meet...
Benito Mussolini.
food, water and sleep.
--SPORTS DIRECTOR--ADAM ROBERTS
Who is Adam...
I come from the faraway land of Fond du Lac, and have lived in La Crosse since 2012 when I started at UWL. I’m a proud member of the Class of 2016, and loving father of three bass guitars.
My love of sports was born on August 20th, 1999, when I was taken to old County Stadium in Milwaukee to watch the Brewers lose 10-3 in a game where Barry Bonds hit two of his 762* home runs. I’ve followed along with the team ever since, and still have my commemorative balls from the opening game of Miller Park and the 2002 All Star Game above my desk! I used to be a HUGE Packer fan, but after 2014 season I’ve eased up a bit (things got a bit TOO intense!). Also I enjoy the Toronto Maple Leafs, and have a Tie Domi jersey hanging up next to my Bart Starr one in the ESPN La Crosse studio.
This is my fourth radio station I’ve worked for since starting in high school at WMDC in Mayville, Wisconsin. I’ve also worked in television, which is where I got my play-by-play start.
Fun Facts About Adam…
Favorite place to hang out when not working…
Up north at my cabin. Despite working in radio, I know that sometimes silence is golden.
Favorite Band…
Rush. Everything I know how to play/do on bass guitar is at least partially inspired by Geddy Lee’s style of playing. Power Windows is my favorite album of theirs, but if you want to start listening, I’d recommend Moving Pictures first.
Dirty Little Secret…
I have an out of this world recipe collection and am an award-winning chili cook.
What did you want to be as a kid?
Either a weatherman or a pro baseball player. My college baseball career may have ended after 24 hours, BUT I did used to record weather forecasts at a station I worked for, so I made it!
What is your favorite sports moment you’ve seen live?
When the Brewers won the NL Central in 2011. Staying after the Crew won their game against the Marlins that night and watching the Cubs-Cardinals game with everyone on the jumbotron was so surreal. I still have the confetti from the postgame celebration.
If they were to make a move about you, who would play you and what would the title be?
A young Dustin Hoffman; “Just Wing It”
ANDY THURSTEN--WEEKENDS
Hey there...I am Andy Thursten. I bring you country music on the weekends. I am a fully bred Wisconsin boy that does not bleed the Green and Gold, or the Badger Red. I am sorry, but I do love the Milwaukee Brewers, so 1 out of 3 is not too bad.
As far as the music goes I love it all. Pop, classic rock, and of course country. If I had to pick my favorite artists it would have to go Jimmy Buffet, Zac Brown, Brad Paisley, and then Keith Urban.
Andy Thursten
Favorite place to hang out when not working:
Love going to concerts, bowling, sporting events, or feet up on the couch watching a good sporting event.
Dirty little secret:
I have a mobile DJ Service Called "Thirsty Times DJ"
Favorite Wisconsin Sports Team:
Milwaukee Brewers
What did you want to be as a kid?
The next Michael Jordan.....
What cartoon character or superhero would you like to be and why?
Eric Cartman...who doesn't like cheesy poofs
If they were to make a movie about you, who would play you and what would the title be?
David Spade. And the Title would be "The Man In The Stands"
If you could meet anyone famous, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Chris Farley.. He was so funny, and time sooo short.
What is your weirdest quirk?
I always take three paper towels when I dry my hands, or 2 kleenex when i blow my nose.
What is the wallpaper on your cell phone?
The one that came on it. I know no fun, but have no idea how to change it.
What are three things you can't live without?
sports, music, and my wife (brownie point answer)
About Sara....I was born in southern Wisconsin a few years back. Lived on a farm for a while as a child then moved up north here to La Crosse. After living there for a while the fam picked up and moved around quite a bit. Had the opportunity to see a lot of the beautiful country we call home. Ended up in Sparta as a teenager and have been here ever since. I am a proud mom of two wonderful(by wonderful I mean masters of driving one insane) boys that keep me quite busy most of the time. They definitely keep me on my toes, that's for sure.
I love to be at the family cabin where there is always something to hunt,
fish, or chase down!!!
If I told you it wouldn't be a secret now would it!!!
St Judes Childrens Research Hospital
The one and only Green Bay Packers!!!!
I have a really huge fear of clowns. I know the kids love them
and all, but i will straight up cry if i run into one anywhere!!!
