Jess Tyler

I am the music director, brand manager and mid-day host of WOKQ. I was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and now reside in Dover, New Hampshire. I love the area. It’s beautiful and reminds me of my home in western Massachusetts. I was the Western Massachusetts Spelling Bee Champion in 7th grade (I peaked at 12). I also once split my pants open while riding my horse in a jumping competition (and I won “best in show.”)

Did You Know the House That Inspired the Board Game ‘Clue’ Is in NH?

New Hampshire has all kinds of hidden treasures and new discoveries. I've been doing a lot of weekend drives, because let's face it, there hasn't been much else to do!

4 Tips for Your Pets If They Go Play Outside in the New England Snow

Well, another major snowfall is here, and between occupying the kids, figuring out how to get to work AND shoveling, we can’t forget our pets!

Prized Sports Memorabilia For Sale After Boston Bar Closes

The pandemic certainly hasn't been kind to small businesses this year, and The Fours in Boston is no exception.

Rare Blue Shark Spotted in Marsh on the Cape

You never know what you're going to see in nature these days. It is 2020 so it really could be anything!

Good Samaritan Comes To The Rescue In Portsmouth Fire

A good samaritan came to the rescue in Gosling Meadows in Portsmouth.

Major Sports Franchise May Be Coming To New England

Another major sports franchise could be on their way to New England!

Even the Signs in Dover Are ‘Over It’ for 2020

Pretty much every conversation I have these days starts with "How are you hanging in there?" and ends with "I'm so over it".

NH Frontline Health Care Workers Eligible For $300 Stipend Again

Some good news for frontline health care workers in New Hampshire. The $300 stipend will be reactivated until the end of the year.

These Seacoast Businesses Offering Full Thanksgiving Meals To-Go

It looks like this Thanksgiving is going to be another compromise for most people.

WOKQ Virtual Sessions: Lee Brice Concert This Friday

WOKQ Virtual Sessions, brought to you by Newburyport Bank, continues this Friday night with one of our favorites.

WOKQ Pup To Be Featured On A National Calendar

WOKQ's very own office dog will now be a calendar boy!

Rye, NH Chef Competing To Be Named “Greatest Baker” of 2020

Courtney Couture works at Mezzanine Catering in Dover as their pastry chef and her desserts look absolutely amazing.

It’s Friday the 13th…Here’s My Top 5 Superstitions

Overall, I'd have to say that 2020 has felt like a pretty unlucky year. It seems like most things that could have gone wrong, have gone wrong. You'd think it's been Friday the 13th all year long! Well, today is actually Friday the 13th...

Rockport Volunteer Firefighters Issue Ultimatum To Town Officials

Volunteer firefighters from Rockport, MA have issued an ultimatum to town officials. Either their demands are met, or the entire force will quit.

NH Reality Show North Woods Law Facing Lawsuit

The show is being sued by a New Durham couple who say they were shown in a bad light on a 2018 episode.

Oscar The Grouch-y Turkey On The Loose In Boston

Apparently, there is an aggressive turkey on the loose in Boston!