FeaturedFebruary 9 2026

Paolantonio joins WISN-TV 6 p.m. newscast

Patrick Paolantonio and Joyce Garbaciak
Patrick Paolantonio will join Joyce Garbaciak to create the new co-anchor team of WISN 12 News at 6:00 p.m., effective today. The transition follows the retirement of Kathy Mykleby. “Patrick’s been an integral part of our station and anchor teams for more than 15 years, and Joyce has been... - MORE -

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