Local Radio Host Otis Day Departs KISS FM

Station announces changes to morning show lineup after host's exit.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:05am

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Popular radio personality Otis Day is no longer with Appleton's KISS FM, the radio station announced on Thursday morning. While Day has departed the station, co-hosts Nick and Katie will remain on the morning show, and Eddie will serve as an interim host as KISS FM searches for a new permanent replacement.

Why it matters

Otis Day was a longtime fixture on the KISS FM morning show, and his departure represents a significant change for the station and its listeners in the Appleton area. The station's handling of the transition and search for a new host will be closely watched by the local community.

The details

According to a post on KISS FM's social media, Otis Day is no longer with the 95.9 KISS FM station. However, co-hosts Nick and Katie will remain on the morning show, dedicated to continuing to provide a great listening experience for their audience. In the interim, Eddie will step in as the morning show host while the station searches for a new permanent replacement for Day.

  • On Thursday morning, KISS FM announced Otis Day's departure from the station.

The players

Otis Day

A popular radio personality who previously hosted the morning show on Appleton's KISS FM.

Nick

A co-host who will remain on the KISS FM morning show after Otis Day's departure.

Katie

A co-host who will remain on the KISS FM morning show after Otis Day's departure.

Eddie

The interim host who will fill in on the KISS FM morning show while the station searches for a new permanent replacement for Otis Day.

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What’s next

KISS FM officials say they will provide any new details about the morning show lineup changes when they become available.

The takeaway

Otis Day's departure from the KISS FM morning show represents a significant change for the station and its listeners in Appleton. The station's handling of the transition and search for a new permanent host will be closely watched by the local community.