''WTMJ NOW'' to Launch with Sandy Maxx and Steve Scaffidi

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, July 7, 2023

Sandy Maxx and Steve Scaffidi

WTMJ (Newsradio 620) in Milwaukee has announced changes to the lineup, which include a new show hosted by Sandy Maxx and Steve Scaffidi called "WTMJ NOW," airing weekday mornings from 9am to noon beginning Tuesday, July 11. Longtime WTMJ on-air host Greg Matzek moves from sportscaster to co-host of Wisconsin's Afternoon News. In addition, Wisconsin's Morning News with Vince Vitrano and Erik Bilstad will now air from 6-9am, with a local news report at 5am.

Interim Market Manager Emily Dillinger said, "I am looking forward to fun and lively conversation about the news of the day, what it means and why it matters on WTMJ NOW. Both Sandy and Steve are genuinely curious people who also have an infectious energy and the ability to relate to a variety of people, and I'm sure that will resonate with fans across Wisconsin."

Maxx commented, "I'm truly delighted to embrace this new opportunity at WTMJ and Good Karma Brands. Spending mornings co-hosting WTMJ Now with Steve will be a great way to create informative and entertaining conversations that can connect people."

Scaffidi added, "I'm excited to launch our new show next week alongside Sandy. She brings immense talent and creativity to WTMJ, as well as her love of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Whether it's her love of the arts, or her passion for pop culture and music, I can't wait to have her as a partner on our new midday show."

Maxx joined the WTMJ team in 2022 as co-anchor of Wisconsin's Afternoon News, and prior to her time with Good Karma Brands, she spent eight years on air at WKLH. Her broadcasting experience includes radio work in Chicago and Atlanta, plus she can be seen regularly on television hosting Milwaukee PBS program, The Arts Page. Baseball fans may recognize Sandy from her major league work as a Milwaukee Brewers in Game Host for five seasons.

Since 2017, Scaffidi has hosted "The Steve Scaffidi Show" on WTMJ, and prior to his time as a broadcaster, he served two terms as the Mayor of Oak Creek. In addition to his award-winning broadcast career, he is also a published author, writing "Six Minutes in August: A Story of Tragedy, Healing and Community" following a mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.