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Jonalee Merkel Bio Save Email Print

Name: Jonalee Merkel Title: Anchor/Producer, NewsChannel 7 Weekend Email Address: jmerkel@wsaw.com

Jonalee Merkel joined NewsChannel 7 in January 2007 as DayBreak's associate producer and reporter before becoming a general assignment reporter and now weekend anchor and producer. Even though she's a Milwaukee native, Northcentral Wisconsin has long been Jonalee's second home, and she's thrilled to be working at the station she's spent many summers watching. Prior to working at NewsChannel 7, Jonalee attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a degree in journalism with an emphasis on broadcasting. She also interned at WTMJ-4 in Milwaukee. During her internship Jonalee did everything from undercover investigations to covering the deadly Falk plant explosion. Jonalee loves to dig for information and give you the information you need to know. She's here for you and wants you to contact her with any concerns you have regarding our area's communities and any problems you need help with. When Jonalee's not working, she loves trying new restaurants and recipes (although she admits she's no gourmet cook!), traveling, working out, and spending time with her family and friends. And depending on the season, football or summer, you'll find her watching the Green Bay Packers or taking in Wisconsin's diverse culture and festivals. Jonalee also spends much of her free time with one of her many loves in life, her dog, Bailey.

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