Mar. 5, 2026 7p
(WGTD)--WGTD will begin the upcoming work week with a Morning Show tribute to Mike Kehoe, the longtime program host and station volunteer who died Monday.
Mike passed away peacefully in the hospital with a case of pneumonia. He had recorded his last jazz program two days earlier.
While many of you will know Mike for his work on the air playing jazz and as a former Education Matters host, Mike spent countless hours volunteering in public schools, Kenosha museums and elsewhere. An attorney by profession, Mike also served as a foster parent.
While no formal service will be held, per Mike’s wishes, WGTD’s Monday Morning Show will be devoted to remembering Mike. Anyone with stories to share or feelings to express are welcome in our studios on Gateway’s Kenosha campus from eight to nine.
And Mike’s jazz programs will continue to be heard for the foreseeable future Saturday nights at 7 on WGTD and on our HD2 station, 24/7 Jazz.
Mike Kehoe was 83.
"Mike was a strong supporter of public radio and WGTD in particular," said WGTD manager David Cole. "He believed in public radio's mission and was always there to offer encouragement and help."
While Mike coped with a variety of health issues over the years, his passing was sudden and unexpected, Cole said.
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