December 15, 2012
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 Morning Show:
Chris Walton is a Twin Fall native and Boise State alum and has been a Boise radio fixture since 1983. He's a former writer for both the Twin Fall Times-News and United Press International and a past recipient of the Idaho Press Club scholarship. Before joining the KBOI staff in January of 2001, Chris worked on radio stations KBSU, KIYS, KIZN and KKGL, all in Boise. |
| Bob Behler E-mail me at: bob.behler@cumulus.com |
 Voice of the BroncosBob Behler is in his third year announcing Bronco football and basketball and it is his first with KBOI and the Eagle. He was recently honored by the Idaho State Broadcasters Association for his work on Boise State football. Behler came to Boise after serving for nine years as director of broadcast services at UMass, where he won eight Associated Press awards for his play-by-play of Minutemen sports. From 1986-1999, Behler was the voice at Bucknell University (Penn.), and from 1985-1986, he broadcast for the Chattanooga Lookouts AA baseball team. He received his bachelors degree in Broadcast News from the University of Georgia in 1985, where he announced women's basketball and baseball. Behler's past free lance credits include the NCAA Basketball Tournament for CBS Radio, the Goodwill Games for Turner Broadcasting and SportsCenter Updates for ESPN Radio. A native of Stockton, Calif., he got his broadcasting start while in high school, doing local sports. |
| Nate Shelman E-mail me at: nate.shelman@cumulus.com |
 Afternoon Show:
I hate writing a biography, mostly because I fear it may be used as a eulogy at some part of my life. That being said, here's where I've been, here's what I've done and here's what I've accomplished. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I'm used to snow. I come from a very diverse family. My mom is a former Catholic nun of German and French descent and my dad of Russian and Irish descent is Jewish. Which makes me a mutt. Went to college to be a physical therapist and somehow got diverted onto the wonderful vocation of radio. I started at an oldies stations in Cleveland, WMJI, where I was a member of the promotions and production departments. Later I worked with WMMS, a rock station, WAKS, a top 40 station, and WMVX, an adult contemporary station, before settling at WTAM, a news/talk station. I made my way across the south from Cleveland going to WLAC in Nashville as an assistant program director and promotions director. It was in Nashville, where my ability to host a talk show was born. In 2004, I moved to Birmingham to be the program director of WERC. Four months after being hired, I was named co-host of their morning show. I've also served a as a fill-in host at WOAI - San Antonio, TX, and WGST - Atlanta, GA. I do not claim to be a part of any political party. My views on life are mine, yours are yours. You may agree with me on somethings and disagree with me on others. Either way, I'll treat you with the utmost respect as long as you return the gesture. I'm all about having fun. I don't hold any degrees, nor do I possess the secret to life. By the time you get to listen to my show, most of you have already worked a full day. I respect that. My job is to make your ride home enjoyable and informative. |
| Ken Weaver |
 News Department:I am a news junky. My radio career started when I was 16 years old in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma(1984). I spun records. Yes, records for country music radio stations, mostly. You could smoke inside the studio then.(I eventually quit smoking and smell a lot better) Eventually I caught the news bug and never looked back. The biggest story I ever covered was the Oklahoma City Bombing. I hope I never cover a story like that again. I also loved chasing tornadoes in Oklahoma for KVOO, AM 1170 in Tulsa. Good times when no one got hurt or killed. But sometimes they did. I have won awards for my work over the years but do not think it's necessary to bore you with the details. Tom Brokaw was my biggest influence. But I really dig Sam Donaldson. I wish those two were still at it, but eventually everyone gets old and slows down to smell the roses. I have worked at radio stations in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas and now Idaho. Idaho is where I want to stay to raise my kids and retire. New Mexico would be my second option. I love green chile and the desert southwest and laid back lifestyle. My hobbies include reading, watching college football (BOOMER SOONER!!!), pro football (How 'bout them Cowboys!) and chilling with good friends, good food and some cold beer. However, the time Ken spends with his family: lovely wife Jennifer, daughter Amara and son Rowan is the time he enjoys the most. Thank you for waking up with Idaho's First Morning News. |
 Ron O'Brian got his start in radio in 1977, while still in High School, working part time in La Grande Oregon. He started his full-time broadcasting career in 1980, working in Pendleton Oregon and then stations in Tri-Cities & Yakima Washington. In late 1989, Ron took to the skies over Portland as an Airborne Traffic Reporter, and for 16 years did reports for a number of Portland radio stations, and KOIN-TV Ch. 6. With family in Meridian... and enough of the grey skies and rain, Ron made the move to the Treasure Valley in October of 2005 and began as KBOI's Eye In The Sky. "I love it here", Ron says... "there is so much to do, there's a great mix of the city and country life... and the seasons! In his spare time Ron is very active... from working out at Idaho Athletic, to hiking and mountain biking in the Boise hills, golfing, rafting, bike riding on the greenbelt, playing tennis, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. Ron is single, with a daughter who attends college in Portland. |
 News DepartmentBasically, I am obsessed with sports. I played second base and center for softball in high school. I did some bowling and 4-wheeling for awhile as well. Living in Idaho my whole life I went to Boise State University and graduated, which makes me a die-hard Bronco fan. When I’m not playing sports I am watching the Atlanta Braves baseball team and Tony Stewart for Nascar. Music is another addiction of mine. My favorite band ever is The Beatles. I consider John Lennon to be my idol. Don’t worry; I do realize that I wasn’t born until 10+ years after he died. But I wear my John Lennon necklace everyday for inspiration and peace. Although this is my first job in radio, I have great dedication to be the best I can be. |
 News DepartmentIf you've lived in the Treasure Valley for very long, you've likely heard my voice. I've been on the radio in some capacity for more than 35 years and I've loved every minute of it. I worked for several radio stations in Boise including KBOI and KHITS. I did take a road trip to Seattle for a few years where I worked for KIRO. I've worked on-air and as a Program Director over the years and finally returned to KBOI where I began my Boise radio career. |
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