I cannot believe my exit is here. I have to be honest, it hasn’t fully hit me yet that Friday will be my last show here at Newsline 9. Maybe writing this will help.
This is a move that I of course hope will advance my career. But most importantly, it will get me closer to my family. Also, my girlfriend Julie is able to transfer her job to Green Bay, which was a huge reason for me to take on this new opportunity.
A lot has changed at Newsline 9 since my dad and I rolled into town with a U Haul trailer, after driving 36 hours straight from Colorado….the economy, the tv industry, and even many of the people. One thing that hasn’t change is this area’s community values. The generosity and loyalty of the people of Central Wisconsin is unmatched. When I first stepped foot in Wausau, I was well aware of the shoes that needed to be filled, but I was still welcomed from day one.
Over the past 3 and half years, I have met some incredible people. Some I was lucky enough to work with, others just a quick chat on the street. Some of the most special people are the ones I got a chance to interact with right on air.
Pam Warnke and I have shared some great laughs…including my first week here in Wausau when I made up a life story of myself over some drinks. Let’s just say this story was anything but the truth, but I had her going for a long time.
Bryon Graff and I were buds from day one. He is my golf buddy, my softball buddy, and yes sometimes we had a beverage or too. And over some beverages is when I received some of best advice ever. Bryon Graff once told me…”If you’re not working to get better…then your getting worse”. I have kept that mentality to this day.
Since Melissa Langbehn picked me up at the airport for an interview at Channel 9 I knew she was someone I could always trust and count on. Melissa just has that nature…what you see is what you get. I have always looked up to Melissa, not just with work but how you should carry yourself everyday as a person. Melissa will always be a good friend and I’ll probably miss our 5 pm shows the most.
And I can’t forget about my weather folks. It has been more than a pleasure working with Justin and Kristen. Together I think we tried our best to provide North Central Wisconsin with the best weather coverage.
Lastly, I cannot thank you all enough for the well wishes over these last couple weeks. I have read all of your emails, tweets, wall comments, voicemails, and letters. You sure know how to make someone feel appreciated. Which takes us back to why this place is so special.
Meteorologist Brian Niznansky
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This post was written by bniznansky on December 9, 2010
Such an elegant and gracious farewell. Best wishes to you Brian!
We moved to Nekoosa in 2007 after retiring.
Channel 9 was our favorite weather station because of you. You are a class act and I know when we visit our kids in Milwaukee we will see you on a station in Milwaukee. There are some weather men that should be retiring soon in Milwaukee. I just have one question. When you did that commercial with that little guy asking if he could push the button-was he a relative of yours? Best of luck, Brian you will be missed.
Bob and Ellen
We wish you all the best of luck. AS you are affectionately known in our house as “The Niz”, we will miss your fun and enjoyment you bring to the weather. One thing I have always noticed is that you most always have a smile on your face when doing the weather, it is warm and welcoming. The floating head on Halloween never gets old, the children always look forward to it, including this big child here. Through conversation with a coworker of yours, I had mentioned how strange it is when you feel so connected to someone on telivions that you don’t even know, and they responded quite simply in that we bring you are into our homes every night, and that is true. Best of luck in Green Bay – it was great to have you as our nightly man to rely on for our weather news.
I just moved here this summer from Chicago when I married and you quickly became my favorite meteorologist. I haven’t seen you for long, but I will surely miss you. I hope things go well for you in Green Bay.
We will miss you “Brian Niznan”. Best of luck!
Wishing you all the best Brian
We will miss seeing your smile
Our kids don’t live close to us – so I’m sure your family is thrilled
A Blessed Christmas to you and your family
Brian, I cannot believe you are leaving either. I think that you are probably the best weather reporter we’ve had in a very long time, and I have lived in Wisconsin for 21 years.
it is sad to see someone with such a wonderful smile and personality leave the station, and most likely your replacement will have some big shoes to fill.
Good luck to you in Milwaukee; hope they know how lucky they are! You could always come back if things don’t work out.
By the way, who is the little guy you did the commercial with? A relation of yours?
Brian,
Congratulations on your move to Green Bay.
You are really going to be missed. EVERYONE
thinks that you are the greatest and so do I. You are a very nice looking young man are always smiling and so upbeat. I always told my kids that when you meet someone walking, if you don’t want to say HI, then at least smile, it means so much. You are
a great weatherman, always doing such a great job. When I go to my daughter’s in
DePere, I will make sure I check to see what channel you are with. The very, very best to you and Julie. Take care Brian and
God Bless.
Judi
Good luck Brian with all your ambitions and dreams. You have evolved into my most favorite supertastic weather man and have been apart of many good stories and laughs within the lives of my family and friends. The best by far was when a group of special friends presented me with an autographed photo of you on my 19th birthday lol. Thanks for being apart of the family Niznansky it’s been a grand time. Best of luck.
~ Shelby
Best of luck to you and Julie, Brian!
Thank you for your time in Wausau. You have brought your shining smile to our news daily, which has always been welcome. Thank you for all you gave to us in the time here!! No doubt, you’ll be back in Milwaukee very soon!
Come back and visit us in Wausau; you will be missed!!
Brian, you have been an excellent meteorologist on Channel 9. Right from the start you filled those big shoes so well. It was a pleasure to watch you forecasting the weather with your pleasant manner and big smile. I have no doubt you will be very successful in Green Bay. I’m happy for you that you will be by your girlfriend and your family. Now, Tony has to fill your big shoes! I know he will make your exit less painful for us the viewers. I wish you well!
Brian, our family moved to Weston from the Twin Cities in 2007, and you instantly became our favorite weatherman. Your professionalism, your smile, and your accurate reporting will be sorely missed. In our home, you’ve always been known as “Nizzy,” as in “Hey, it’s 5:15, Nizzy’s on.”
Last winter you came into the restaurant/bar where our son works, and he asked if he could take a picture of you for me, his mom. My son said you were gracious and friendly, and of course you smiled for the camera, and for us.
Thank you, Nizzy, for coming into our home and making the weather report fun and interesting. We are happy for you to be closer to loved ones, and we will be watching for your morning show on our trips to Green Bay.
Best of luck in everything you do – we miss you already.
Sincerely,
Shar, Larry and Seth DeLorme
I knew you had some big shoes to fill when you started. Tony was my all time favorite weather person. I can honstly say now that you equal him in personailty, knowledge and sincerity. I’ve grown to like you and your forecasts as much as I liked Tony’s! You are one great weather forecaster Brian. We will miss you in Central Wisc. Come back for some guest visits now and then!
My husband and I are very fond of you and wish you well in your future endevours. We hope you make it to Milwaukee very soon. Get a kick out of how you say Racine,like Raycine!!! Just like in the baseball movie with all the lady players. We just say it like Rahcine. Guess it is like tomatoe or tamato. You and channel 9 are the best. Got a challenge for you,grew up in Manitowoc and my sister lives in Racine,we sure get tired of cooler near the lake in the summer months,could you try and think of more creative words to use once in awhile,haha,gives one something to think about doesn’t it??? Take care and thank you so much for what you do and don;t change.
When Tony Schumacher left WAOW, I wondered how they were going to replace such a terrific personality. (You’re right, you had some incredible shoes to fill. You had every right to be scared silly). Enter one Brian Niznansky. With a name like that you had to be good. You didn’t let us down. You will be seriously missed. God bless you Brian and of course I wish you all the best in your new endeavor in Green Bay. OK WAOW, you’re on. How are you going to replace this one!?
Tony Schumacher is coming back. He will be on the air on Monday December 13th. Yay!
Best of luck in Green Bay, Brian..the Keating Family will miss you!