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MORNINGS 6:00a-10:00A Mon. – Fri.
SATURDAYS 9:00a-12noon

“Help…I’m surrounded by beautiful girls!!!” Younger me would have loved that problem. Now with a wife and two daughters I may never see myself in the bathroom mirror again!

I love my family, baseball, cold beer and great music! (A fine American, eh?)
I’ve been in radio for almost 20 years now with stops in Missouri, Ohio, and Georgia before settling down here in Michigan.

I love all of our seasons here…just wish some were longer than others.
I can never find anybody to play “Name That Tune” or trivia with because my brain is filled with TONS of great music from all genres and plenty useless facts. Now, if I could only find a good use those things!

Oh, yeah…I can try to entertain you! Let’s hang out weekdays from 6a-10a! Call in or text me a request or whatever’s on your mind.

“Call me anything you want…Just don’t call me late for dinner”

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SPONSORED BY NORTHERN MICHIGAN RV IN GAYLORD

MIDDAYS 10AM- 3PM Mon. – Fri.

REFLECTION OF THE DAY at the end of each shift

STATION MANAGER WUPS | WTWS

I have been called many names throughout my life, but the one that has really stuck is “Mid-Day Momma”. As a mom, grandma and frankly, the oldest person in our office … I have earned the title!

It’s an honor to be a part of so many listeners lives over the past four decades in Central and Northern Michigan! It doesn’t seem like that long, until I look back at some old pictures … and no they’re not on a phone. But I can still remember back that far when I used to play album cuts … yes on turn tables. Back when we recorded commercials on reel-to-reel tape and made edits with a razor blade and scotch tape!

I love dogs, beer, Reality TV, boating and riding our Harley. Most times I combine a couple of those things, but I’ve never had the dog on the Harley … yet. I'm also the proud grandma to 8 wonderful grandchildren and love every minute I get to spend with them.

What an honor it's been to meet so many of you while I've been out broadcasting live from many local businesses, events and our UPS Bike Nights! I feel so blessed I truly believe hanging out with all of you and playing great music everyday has kept me young, at least in spirit, so Thank You!!

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Jay Roberts was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. He began his radio career in 1995 while attending college, followed by stops in Minneapolis including KEGE-FM, Zone 105 and the legendary classic rock station KQRS. After stints with a national radio network, Jay landed at stations in Traverse City, Madison and Milwaukee, WI before returning to Northern Michigan.

Jay has been happily married since 2001 and has two children. An exotic car enthusiast, Jay also enjoys fishing, hunting, and photographing/chasing tornadoes. Jay and his wife enjoy donating their time and support to organizations such as the Autism Society, Miracle League, Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

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WEEKENDS

With a career spanning from restaurant management to Zamboni driver, I seemed to find my place when it came to local radio. Starting off as a Sports Broadcaster, to a producer and live remote personality, then into the fast lane as a Morning Show host and Program and Music Director, until it all came to a screeching halt (literally) after a motorcycle accident that would change me and my life forever in 2015.

I have 3 great kids, 3 great step-children and many beautiful grandchildren and 2 amazing great granddaughters. I live one day at a time, putting one foot in front of another, one step at a time. I am grateful for each and every moment of every day. I am very blessed with a fantastic family and dear friends.

I am also the President of Michael J's Annual Fun Run - always working hard to give back to those in need. I also sit on other boards to help in any way I can - such as the Coleman Veteran's Memorial - United By Sacrifice Concert.

From the bottom of my heart - to all of our listeners and those that have opened their hearts, arms and ears to let me into your lives - and to my Black Diamond Broadcasting family - Thank you for over 20 great years and Thanks for listening to 98.5 WUPS, your Classic Hits Station!

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SATURDAY NIGHT WITH CARMI

SATURDAYS from 7PM – 11PM

After graduating high school, Carmi decided that her voice would be forever heard across the airwaves. She completed her degree in Radio and TV broadcasting as Confederation College in Thunder Bay. Carmi comes from a small town just outside Toronto to a pair of Sicilian immigrants. Carmi, born Carmela Angela Crisci, enjoyed a career in the music industry beginning at the age of fourteen. She soon found herself behind the mic and in front of cameras as she worked for various television and radio stations. Carmi continues to be a driving force during her evening show. You’ll hear the latest music and entertainment news along with classic hits. While touring as a musician across Canada and the United States, she met a CMU professor from Mt. Pleasant and eventually made her way to Michigan.

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Outdoor Magazine
on Saturdays 5:00am-8:00am
Fishing – Hunting – Outdoor Experts – and Michigan wildlife issues

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BEHIND THE MITTEN 7 am - 8 am SUNDAY MORNINGS
This feature is Michigan's premiere travel radio show. It's co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman.

John aka "Gonzo" is a longtime journalist, and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a free-lance writer and longtime chef & beer expert.

The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. They'll take you around our beautiful state to unique locations and adventures.