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Award-winning veteran journalist Stacy Engebretson joined the WFRV Local 5 News team and is set to debut alongside Tom Zalaski on the anchor desk.
Engebretson, who has more than 25 years of journalism experience, with 23 of those years in Green Bay, will co-anchor the evening news with Tom Zalaski for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. newscasts.
“Stacy Engebretson has established her career and raised a family in the Fox River Valley,” said Judson Beck, WFRV Vice President & General Manager. “We are very proud to bring her into the WFRV Local 5 family.”
Engebretson will also host a half-hour unique program on WFRV+. WFRV+ is a 24-hour streaming service that provides WFRV programming along with exclusive programs, live breaking news, in-depth coverage and browsable archives.
“I am thrilled to join the talented, hardworking Local 5 News team and continue serving northeast Wisconsin through compelling local journalism,” Engebretson said. “It is more important than ever to dig for the truth, demand accountability, and inform viewers on the issues that matter most to you so you can make informed decisions.”
Engebretson began her career in Alexandria, Minnesota, moving to Wausau a year later. Engebretson worked at WGBA-TV in Green Bay, first as an anchor/reporter, then adding the Assistant News Director role to her duties. Since June 2022, she has been the Assistant News Director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay.
In her more than two decades serving the Green Bay area, Engebretson has volunteered with more than a dozen organizations. She is committed to continuing her volunteer work as well as emceeing events.
Engebretson has won awards from Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmys, Regional Edward R. Murrow awards, as well as Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards, Engebretson will debut on WFRV-TV on Oct. 13.