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Here comes the heat! Turned on the AC in the house yesterday and it's a nice 64° inside. Thankfully, it's going to cool off tomorrow with some showers & thunderstorms expected in the area. In the news this morning, multiple injuries in a "targeted attack" in Colorado, RIP to Loretta Swit, an update on some of the road construction happening in the La Crosse area, a UTV crashed into a K9 squad car, and the Bloomer Brewing Company closed it's doors over the weekend. In sports, the Brewers have won 7 in a row…including a weekend sweep of the Phillies, the Pacers beat the Knicks on Saturday to advance to the NBA finals, the Stanley Cup final begins on Wednesday, Ryan Blaney won in Nashville last night, the Rockies set new record for futility in MLB, and Zion Williamson has been accused of rape & abuse by an ex-girlfriend. Elsewhere in sports, Scott Hanson will be back on RedZone this year, John Brenkus from ESPN's "Sports Science" has died, and the world of boxing has new "sex testing" policies. Talked about what's on TV today and some of the trailers that came out this weekend, including "Happy Gilmore 2" and the new "Frankenstein" film. Plus, the schedule for the final season of "Stranger Things". Very cool story about a recent high school grad who had to work his shift at Burger King right after his graduation ceremony, and another great story about a toddler that was rescued by police after it got onto the luggage belt at an airport. Today is "National Leave Work Early Day", so we looked at some popular excuses for cutting out of work early…and we also discussed a list of things that happened a decade ago. Some food stuff this morning, including jalapenos in your wine, a caviar & cocktail combo that costs $33,000, Starbucks looking for influencers to fly around the world, Did you catch Peyton Manning playing golf this weekend with Scottie Scheffler? Needless to say, it didn't go well for the former Colts QB. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked flight attendant, a bunch of bees that escaped from a semi-truck, a woman who was stealing items from graves in cemeteries, a woman who woke up to a stranger sucking on her toes in Sacramento,and a snake that bit a dude's wiener when he was trying to take a piss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got the lawn mowed yesterday…weather this afternoon is perfect for a lengthy ride on the Harley! Hope you have a great weekend. Maybe I'll see you at the bar somewhere. In the news this morning, Diontae Booth has been arrested, a possible settlement has been reached over visitation rights in the Madeline Kingsbury case, there's an air quality alert in Wisconsin this weekend due to Canadian wildfires, a drug dealer from Onalaska gets 11 years in prison, and Sydney Sweeney is hocking soap made from her bath water. In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Phillies in Philadelphia tonight, the Knicks beat the Pacers last night to stay alive in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars to advance to the NHL finals to face the Florida Panthers. Also in the world of hockey, the Seattle Kraken have hired a new coach, and the Washington Capitals had a bit of a snafu regarding Alexander Ovechkin yesterday. We let you know what's on the boob tube this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and a list of things to look forward to in the month of June! Elsewhere in sports, former La Crosse Logger Chris Sale is now the fastest pitcher with 2,500 career strikeouts, the SEC has updated it's punishment policy for storming the field after a win, and the Diego Maradona trial has been declared invalid. We talked about the winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee and took a look at some of the most difficult words to spell. A Marine Veteran in Alaska got pinned by a boulder while hiking and somehow made it out basically unscathed. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", stories about a #FloridaMan who shoved a ferret down his pants, a drunk guy who tried to bribe officers with $20, a guy who tried to burn a restaurant down but lit himself on fire instead, another idiot who was trying to sell a handgun but accidentally shot himself in the leg, a car crashed through the roof of a building, a dude in Ohio who pretended to be a tool rep to steal from a Home Depot, and a woman who claims that she had a sinus infection for several years after smelling her ex's nasty fart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend is so close, I can almost taste those ice-cold beers! Started the morning off with the Thursday Song and we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was, "Can you summarize your life so far in under 15 words?" Jean's question for Brian was, "Would you rather a solo work trip to somewhere mundane, or a group work trip to somewhere fun & exciting?" In the news this morning, a La Crosse man is headed to federal prison for dealing meth, an Eau Claire man was charged after pointing a gun at another person & fleeing police, Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration, nine cities in Wisconsin made this year's list of the best places to live, and Ford has recalled a bunch of vehicles for a camera issue. In sports, the Brewers completed the series sweep of the Red Sox yesterday, the Thunder beat the T-Wolves to advance to the NBA finals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes to win the East and move on to the Stanley Cup final. Elsewhere in sports, a change for the PGA tour, Charlie Woods gets a big win, a stabbing after a Knicks/Pacers game, a grounds crew member who didn't want to be on camera, and a very wet post-game interview. We talked about what's on TV today and also discussed "arbitrary anniversaries", and why Tinder is revamping it's app. Great story about a family who was able to learn more about their war hero father thanks to some documentary footage, an aquarium that's hosting a sleepover, and a woman who took her father on her honeymoon after breaking up with her fiancé just days before the wedding. ICYMI, the Falcons made a boo-boo on the internet yesterday. Several food-related stories this morning, including Arby's steak nuggets, a new Twix flavor, and Pizza Hut has a new app! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some pigeons on a plane, a woman who hit a kid after he called her fat, some hikers who thought their friend had died, and a guy who DJs at orgies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love these short weeks! Took an extra day off yesterday to go to Milwaukee on Memorial Day for the Brewers/Red Sox game and now I've got three short days of work before the weekend pops back up. Hope you made the most of your holiday weekend. In the news this morning, the Winona County Sheriff's office is looking for information on a few shootings in the Rollingstone area this weekend, Southwest Airlines is now going to be charging for checked baggage, President Trump is pardoning the Chrisleys, a judge in Wisconsin is getting suspended without pay for misconduct, and an update on the escaped inmates in Louisiana. In sports, the Brewers got a walk-off grand slam from Yelich last night, the Pacers beat the Knicks to push them to the brink in the NBA's Eastern Conference finals, and in hockey, the Oilers are one win away from the Stanley Cup finals after beating Dallas again last night. Elsewhere in sports, Terry Bradshaw didn't have anything positive to say about Aaron Rodgers potentially signing with the Steelers, Caitlin Clark is going to miss some time with an injury, Mary Lou Retton got busted for DUI, EA Sports unveiled the cover of it's upcoming College Football game, and the latest on Liverpool parade crash. We let you know what's on TV tonight, and Brian recapped his trip to Milwaukee. A guy is attempting to sail around the world with his cat, it's "National Hamburger Day", so we talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of, and a list of the most dangerous foods in your fridge at this very moment! ICYMI, legendary musician Rick Derringer passed away yesterday at the age of 77. How many days in a month do you truly feel "healthy"? The average answer may surprise you. Plus, the newest "hot-ticket" collector card, a list of rock stars who almost died on-stage, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested for drawing a crosswalk on a busy street, a #FloridaMan that was high on meth…got attacked by a gator…and shot to death by the cops, a #FloridaWoman who stabbed a 12 year-old girl and left her for dead, a guy who had a serious case of road rage, and a naked woman who threw bottles of booze at people in a hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Friday! Hello LONG weekend! Hopefully your Memorial Day weekend is a good time. Speaking of the holiday, we took a look at some Memorial Day stats & info this morning. Also let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. In the news this morning, Kwik Trip is still number one, David Kahl has died, we're getting rid of pennies, and a dude was throwing dirty diapers on the side of the road rather than disposing of them properly. In sports, the Brew Crew beat the Pirates last night, the Thunder got another win on the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, and the Florida Panthers also got a win over the Hurricanes in their playoff series. Elsewhere in sports, the Kentucky Derby winning jockey is appealing his punishment for whipping his horse too much during the race, Aidan Hutchinson is cleared for play, the College Football playoffs are changing again, and the Blackhawks got a new coach. Doc joined us to talk racing, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Check out this heart-warming story about a woman in Canada who found a missing locket and was able to return it to the family of the original owner. Also had a cool story about a guy who used a drone to save a girl who was drowning. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for a probation violation while doing the "One Chip Challenge", a teacher dropped a baggie full of cocaine in the school's hallway, an airplane hit some serious turbulence during it's flight, a woman had an insane list of demands before her flight, a punk band that made a very interesting album, a "standing room only" plane ride, and a guy who was illegally towing people's cars & charging them money to get their vehicles back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally going to dry up a bit today after all this rain. Which is good, because my lawn desperately needs to be mowed! As we get ready for the long, holiday weekend ahead, we took a bit of a look back this morning in the news with the latest on Steven Avery. Plus, an update on the alleged murder/suicide at UW-Platteville earlier this week. Also in the news, Judge Hannah Dugan was caught on video confronting ICE agents in the courtroom, the state of WI is testing milk for avian flu, and a few more arrests have been made in connection to the jailbreak in Louisiana. In sports this morning, the Brewers lost yesterday to the Orioles in extra innings, the Pacers beat the Knicks in overtime last night, and the Dallas Stars doubled up the Edmonton Oilers. Also, the Badgers/Fighting Irish game at Lambeau Field in 2026 has a new date, Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away, a new MVP in the NBA, and the Tush Push isn't going anywhere. Cool story about a lost class ring that made it's way back to the family of the original owner, and a morning news anchor at a TV station went into labor right before going on-air to deliver the news. It's another "Hypothetical Thursday" today, and Jean's question for Brian was, "If you could be any Muppet, which would you be?" Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was, "You can only have one pasta sauce for the rest of your life. Which are you choosing?" A couple of new "trends" are making the rounds, including men wearing cleats during their daily lives, rather than just on the field. And putting flowers in your toilet tank. In case you missed it, the enhanced Olympics are just a year away…and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got "parrot chlamydia", an idiot who jumped off a bridge, a man who died after a bee attack, a man who was chased by police while trying to get his diploma, and a guy who identifies himself as "Master Baiter".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a blustery, rainy day yesterday, we're in for some more light rain & less wind today. Finally clearing up tomorrow! In the news this morning, the passing of George Wendt, an updated on the Louisiana jailbreak, the latest on the deaths at UW-Platteville, and two people were found dead in St. Croix County after a welfare check. In sports this morning, the Brewers beat the Orioles again last night for their 3rd win in a row, the Thunder dominated the T-Wolves in Game One of the Western Conference finals last night, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes in Game One of that series last night as well. Elsewhere in sports, Joe Thuney & the Bears have a new contract, flag football is making it's debut at the Olympics in a few years, NASCAR announced it's new Hall of Fame class, the Wienermobile is racing at the Indy 500 this weekend, and an arrest has been made in the case of that Pirates fan who fell over the wall and seriously injured himself. We let you know what's on TV today and also looked at some Memorial Day stats & info, including stuff about BBQs, sunscreen, and Airbnb's "anti-party" technology! Plus, 56% of people say it's okay to do THIS on a first date. There's a great story about a good Samaritan who saved an 87 year-old man's life after they performed CPR on him after he suffered a heart attack while out for a walk. And a Great Dane had a wonderful last meal thanks Texas Roadhouse. We discussed the latest on the Bill Belichick saga and the White Sox adding a "Pope Seat" to the ballpark. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a great mugshot from a guy who got caught speeding, a threat of fork-related violence, a Utah man who kidnapped his girlfriend's family, and a nude 5k in South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wet one today with more rain likely tomorrow. In the news this morning, tragedy at UW-Platteville yesterday, a bridge over Tank Creek is a total loss, a roundabout is being added to Theater Rd. in Onalaska, an update on the Louisiana jailbreak, and the Menendez brothers parole hearing has been pushed back. In sports, the Brewers hung on to beat the Orioles last night, a look at the playoff action in the NBA & NHL tonight, Eagles head coach Nick Siriani gets an extension, and the Tush Push is back up for a vote this week. Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA is looking into some fan comments directed at Angel Reese, and Tyrese Haliburton surprises a Pacers fan who went viral over the weekend. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and what else is on the boob-tube today. Plus, Netflix is stepping up to save Sesame St.! Speaking of Netflix, today is "National Streaming Day". And of course, there's some deals out there on streaming services, and we played "Identify that streaming service SFX" to test Jean's knowledge. Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am. Plus, three funny & cute animal stories this morning. One involving a black bear cub who lost it's mother, a couple of pandas are falling in love, and a cat didn't like being at the vet, so it escaped and headed home. Have you ever been interrupted at work by a meeting? You aren't alone. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a delivery driver at the Chicago airport, a cat that was being used as a "drug mule" at a prison in Costa Rica, a #FloridaMan who shot his neighbor's cow, and a funeral home that put the wrong body on display.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a wild week! It was really warm most of the week, then we didn't get as much rain yesterday as we expected, and now it looks like temps will be back in the 50's tomorrow. Wrapping things up today & getting ready for "Big Bikes" tomorrow. Hope to see a lot of you at Great River HD. In the news this morning, Judge Dugan pleads not guilty, Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker, Noodles & Co. is the latest company to close stores, an update on the destruction from yesterday's storms in Wisconsin, a dog bite in Eau Claire, and a possible immigrant reality show? In sports, the Brewers play the first of three at home against the Twins tonight, we recapped yesterday's NBA & NHL action and took a look at tonight's schedule, and we talked about Byron Buxton's scary collision. Elsewhere in sports, the Colts took down their schedule release video, and good old J.R. has cancer. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and a couple of animal stories - One about a very small dog, and another about baby deer that was rescued. Memorial Day is right around the corner, so we took a look at some ways to save money while planning your summer vacation, along with some stats about people's travel plans for the upcoming holiday. Speaking of holidays, today is "National BBQ Day". Which is the perfect day to talk about which side dishes we prefer at a BBQ, and the best BBQ cities in America! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shooting at a Popeye's restaurant, a guy who crashed into the same bank on more than one occasion, a naked home intruder who ate a bunch of the homeowner's gum, a kid who brought Jello Shots to school, several men who accused a massage parlor of sexually assaulting them, and an inmate in Vermont has over 1,000 contempt of court charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the rain & cooler temps. Looks like there's a good chance we'll get a severe thunderstorm during the overnight tonight and it's gonna be much more seasonable this weekend. In the news this morning, we talked about the upcoming weather, Judge Dugan filed to dismiss the charges against her, a Milwaukee high school has an excessive rat problem, an update on a semi vs. train collision, and a recall on eye drops. In sports, the Brewers managed to get a win against the Guardians last night, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and looked ahead to tonight's matchups in the NBA & NHL. Plus, we discussed the Packers 2025 schedule. We talked about what's on TV tonight and had a great story about a cop that saved a dog's life and was able to adopt it after the owner never showed up to claim the pooch. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get rid of one of the chores you do on a regular basis for the rest of your life, what chore would it be?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "What was the best year of your life?" Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's doing in the 715 this weekend and she also asked us a hypothetical question. It was: "If you could live in any country for one year, which one would you choose?" And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got his 20th OWI, a couple that ordered a Trump watch but got a Rump watch instead, a DoorDash delivery driver who scammed millions from the company, an absolutely WILD video of a woman towing her boyfriend's car down a highway, and a mom who was purchasing ammo & tactical gear for her son so he could commit a mass shooting event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo. Looks like we'll get some more nice weather today & tomorrow before some potentially dangerous storms move through the area tomorrow night. In the news this morning, a federal grand jury indicted Hannah Dugan, the Menendez brothers got resentenced, a class action lawsuit against Apple could put some money in your pocket, a man in Manitowoc has been indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors, a Madison woman allegedly shot someone over an argument on social media, Ziploc is getting sued, and the alligator from "Happy Gilmore" passed away. In sports, the Brewers lost AGAIN to the Guardians last night, we recapped the games in the NBA and the lone game in the NHL, and we took a look at tonight's NBA & NHL playoff match-ups. Plus, an owner in the NHL has been suspended by the league for some comments on social media. Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the games on the NFL schedule that got "leaked" yesterday, and MLB is finally rescinding it's ban on Pete Rose & "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. We talked about what's on TV tonight and we discussed a new health "hack" that basically involves eating the same thing every single meal of every single day. Sounds boring. A woman from Ohio claims a video on TikTok might have saved her life. And another woman from Texas threw a party for her cat that ended up saving a local animal shelter. We discussed a Reddit poll about hobbies that are "red flags". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about exploding birds, a misspelling that led to an arrest, a massage parlor that got busted for prostitution, a baby that was being eaten by a large rat, and a guy whacking off in a shed in a Lowe's parking lot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not too bad today with a high of just 83° and some clouds in the forecast. Good weather to mow the jungle that is my lawn. In the news this morning, the latest on an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County yesterday, Gary Day is now facing federal charges in the abduction of Sophia Franklin, a Tomah man is sentenced for child sex crimes, and the Wisconsin DMV found nearly $37 million in fraud loss from odometer rollbacks in the last year! In sports, the Brewers lost the series opener to the Guardians last night, we recapped last night's NBA playoff action including the injury to Jayson Tatum. And we talked about the NHL games from last night. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's playoff matchups in the NBA & NHL. Elsewhere in sports, could Giannis be on the move? The NFL announced it's upcoming season opener between the Cowboys & Eagles, the winning Kentucky Derby jockey is being fined & suspended for whipping his horse too much, and an Olympian gets his medals back after they were lost in a fire. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. And we also played some clips from our interview with Pat Smage, who will be performing at the Big River Rally as part of the Moto Motion Entertainment stunt show! Some very cute baby raccoons were recently rescued from the Chase Center in San Francisco, a group of guys who were lost at sea for almost two months just got rescued, and a former Royal Marine just completed the longest triathlon in history. It's a pretty incredible story! There's a "newish" hack that's back in the news because of a guy from Australia. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to drive through a street festival so she could get to work, a guy who borrowed 100 books from his local library so he could burn them in a live video on social media, a skydiver who dropped his iPhone 14,000 feet & found it still working, and an Amazon driver who peed & pooped in people's yards while delivering packages!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to work on a steamy Monday. Looking at high temps around 90° today. Thankfully, some thunderstorms move in later this week & cool things off a bit. In the news this morning, some Pope stuff…including the video of him at the World Series a few years ago, and a restaurant in Chicago that has a new "Pope" sandwich on their menu. Plus, this year's inductees to the Video Game Hall of Fame, a deal between the US & China on tariffs, a drowning in Wausau, and a guy who stole a bunch of catalytic converters. In sports, the Brewers managed to get one win against the Rays this weekend, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL playoff action, Kyle Larson dominating at Kansas, and a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules. Elsewhere in sports, legendary ECW wrestler "Sabu" passed away this weekend, Jose Aldo announced his retirement, and a cool Mother's Day gift for an MLB mom yesterday. We let you know what's on the TV tonight and talked about another news analyst who fainted during a live broadcast. Plus, a cool story about a mom & her son who both graduated from the same college. And did you see the maternity ward in Green Bay that is full of pregnant nurses? If you've ever wondered why your food seems to taste better after a couple of cocktails, there's apparently some science behind that. A recent poll asked people what the ideal "body count" is for a person to have. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man biting a dog, a Pizza Hut that was storing some of it's stuff in a bathroom, a guy who assaulted a kid with his lightsaber, a road-rage incident in #Florida that ended in a shooting, and a woman who divorced her husband because of ChatGPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day of the work week. The weather is going to be beautiful the next few days. So let's finish strong today & get after it this weekend! The big news this morning was the introduction/announcement of the new Pope yesterday. Also in the news, Virginia has passed a law that restricts social media usage for children, the father of a girl who killed two people in a school shooting in Wisconsin earlier this year has been arrested, and a new Teacher of the Year has been selected in the dairy state! In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series in Tampa Bay tonight against the Rays, the T-wolves evened up their series with the Warriors, and a recap of last night's NHL playoff action. Plus, a look at tonight's matchups in the NBA & NHL. Elsewhere in sports, the severely injured Pirates fan has finally spoken about his injuries from his fall, the winning jockey at this year's Kentucky Derby has been fined for whipping his horse too much, and Paul Pierce made good on a promise he made. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. Lots of Mother's Day stuff today as we get ready for the holiday on Sunday. Including some of the most inspirational moms from the movies, and a list of the meanest & nastiest moms in film history. Plus, how much Americans are spending on Mother's Day this year, and some of the trending activities for Mom's day. A couple of hikers found buried treasure and actually turned it in, and a cat that's been missing for over three years was found at a McDonald's about 10 miles away from it's home. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a really drunk school bus driver, an idiot criminal who stole a cannon out of a park to pay off a drug debt, a visitor to Yellowstone who got gored by a bison, a mom who got in big trouble for a viral TikTok "challenge", and a teenager who was shot & killed during a TikTok "challenge".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello & welcome to Thursday! We've got some really warm weather headed our way this weekend, so the days of having the windows open at my house are coming to an end. The central AC is DEFINITELY going on Saturday. In the news this morning, the latest on the Conclave to determine a new Pope…including the interesting tidbit that some of the Cardinals may have watched the movie "Conclave" for advice on what to do! Plus, a 13 year-old boy in Wisconsin was arrested for shooting at deputies, a Wisconsin man accused of intentionally running down a family & killing the mother has died in jail, and a couple of companies from North Carolina & Indiana are in trouble for shipping an invasive crayfish species to Wisconsin. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Astros yesterday, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and took a look ahead at tonight's NBA and NHL matchups. Plus, the Cowboys made a trade with the Steelers for George Pickens yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, the Utah Hockey Club will have a new name moving forward, and the Memphis Redbirds are changing their name next weekend to honor their most popular food item at the ballpark. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend. Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: "100 men or the gorilla?" Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was "If you could only keep one piece of technology for the rest of your life, which would it be?" Viral video of an Oregon State Trooper stopping traffic on a busy interstate to help a family of ducks safely cross the road, and a cool story about a woman's friend who set up an "interview process" to date her friend that finally panned out. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the latest TikTok "challenge", how one man is dealing with some squatters in Chicago, a town that got high AF when it's authorities decided to burn a bunch of seized cannabis, a woman who just won a massive settlement after a coworker compared her to Darth Vader, a #FloridaWoman who shoved nachos down her wife's pants, and a couple of people who were busted for prostitution after they were caught banging in broad daylight in a car that was blocking the entrance to a police station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Looks like another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. Got the lawn mowed, bike washed, laundry folded, and a few other things checked off the list yesterday, so today it's all about getting my knees in the breeze after work. In the news this morning, the former Tommy Bartlett Show land in the Dells has been sold, the WI DNR has suspended burn permits in 30 counties across the state due to an elevated fire danger, WeightWatchers is the latest company to file for bankruptcy, Burger King is facing a lawsuit alleging that the Whopper is smaller than it's advertised, Smokey Robinson is facing accusations of sexual assault from four former employees, and the "Deep Thought" boat in Lake Michigan has finally been removed. In sports, the Brew Crew won again last night against the Astros, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and took a look at tonight's NBA & NHL schedules. Plus, an update on the death of a reporter at the Super Bowl. Elsewhere in sports, the winner of the Kentucky Derby will NOT be running in the Preakness, there's a lawsuit involving Shedeur Sanders' fall in the NFL draft, and the Rams apparently got booked into a hotel that was also hosting a "Furry Convention"…not once, but TWICE. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we picked a winner for "Workforce Wednesday"! Plus, the latest list of the best states in America, and an early look at some Mother's Day stats & info. Cool story about a girl who was stuck in the hospital and missed her prom, so the staff decided to throw her a prom at the facility. And check out this woman who loves to brake for goats! The latest in a long line of animals on the field is a couple of ducks who decided to take in a minor league baseball game recently. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked guy in an airport, a woman in court for feeding her neighbor's cat, a meth-smoking raccoon, a #FloridaMan who married three different women in three different counties, and the "Delco Deucer".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope everyone survived Cinco de Mayo. I was in bed by about 6:30pm after getting almost no sleep last night due to our late return from Nashville. Now I'm all caught up on sleep & ready to go. In the news this morning, the entire police department in Arcadia is gone, there's a recall on tomatoes, nobody injured in a fire at the Pablo Center, a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego and several people are dead or unaccounted for, Skype is no longer a thing, and the Rochester mom in a viral video from last week has now raised over $500,000 in GoFundeMe donations. In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros last night, we recapped the NBA & NHL action from last night, and we took a look at the upcoming NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The Ravens have cut Justin Tucker and Michigan's head coach is getting suspended for at least two games next season. Elsewhere in sports, the fan who fell over the wall at the Pirates game is up & walking again, and guess who's got the best selling rookie jersey in the NFL right now? We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And as we always do on Tuesday mornings, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. The Big River Rally is coming up in June, so we spoke to Bobby Friss about his upcoming appearance at the event. You can listen to the entire interview here. The conclave to determine a new Pope starts tomorrow. Meanwhile the now deceased Pope had an outgoing wish that's about to become a reality. And check this donkey that's going viral because it's got two moms! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who broke into a church and pissed in the holy water, a kid who accidentally ordered a bunch of lollipops from Amazon, another idiot who got too close to a crocodile while trying to take a selfie, a robot that tried to beat the shit out of some factory workers, and a kid who tried to drive his younger sister to get some McDonald's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from Nashville & ready to go! Brian went to see Metallica in Tennessee over the weekend and spent a good portion of the morning recapping his trip. In the news this morning, a "missing" Wisconsin woman has been found alive & well after 63 years, T-Pain & the Wisconsin State Fair are in a bit of a dispute, there's some aggressive turkeys on the loose in the Eau Claire area, the voting process for the new Pope starts later this week, and it looks like we might be reopening Alcatraz. In sports, the Brewers were able to get a win over the Cubs yesterday, the Joey Logano got a win in Texas, and we recapped all the NBA & NHL playoff action from yesterday and took a look at tonight's NBA and NHL schedules. Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Damian Lillard, Gregg Popovich will no longer be coaching for the Spurs, and the NFL draft is heading to the Nation's capital! We let you know what's on TV tonight, and we went over some stats & info for Cinco de Mayo! Plus, a quick, at-home test you can take that can help determine how healthy your brain is. And a new side-effect of taking Ozempic. Did you see the kid who created an A.I. pill bot to help his grandmother take the correct prescriptions? Also, check out this high school baseball team that helped put out a fire across the street from the field they were playing on. Check out this "no-look" play by a dad at the Yankees game over the weekend. Nice catch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who is throwing groceries at his neighbors, an attack at a Dairy Queen, a guy who keeps trying to touch women's feet at home-showings, an idiot who missed his exit on the highway, and a bar in Arizona that made a big oopsie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day of the week for me…then I'm off to Nashville for Metallication! The storms in La Crosse weren't nearly as bad as the forecasts were predicting. More rain possible in the area on Thursday. In the news this morning, a former WI prison warden is ordered to pay a fine in the death of an inmate, Governor Tony Evers announced a new lawsuit against the Trump administration, a judge in Wisconsin has delayed the release of one of the "Slender Man" girls, the WIAA has approved NIL deals for high school students, and a man in Tomah is arrested for attempted homicide. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the White Sox in Chicago tonight, Damian Lillard tore his achilles and might be out for ALL of next season, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL action, and a look at tonight's playoff schedules. Elsewhere in sports, some penalties announced by NASCAR following Sunday's race at Talladega, and the Trump administration said that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing a transgender swimmer to compete on the women's team. We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And we spoke to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. Plus, a list of things to look forward to in the month of May! Couple of viral videos from the last few days…one is a mailman who returned some money he found in the driveway of one of the houses on his route, and another is a woman who painted her cousin's nails before she was taken off life support. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bank robber who got busted by his rental car, an inmate who escaped jail with just two days left on his sentence, a baby that nearly bled to death from a circumcision, a family is suing a school district after their child committed suicide, and a neighborhood in Seattle is upset about RAMPANT masturbation in a city park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please be very careful today with the potentially dangerous & disastrous storms heading our way this afternoon & tonight. In the news this morning, an update on the Wisconsin judge that was arrested on Friday, an update on the storms moving into our area later today, the latest on the vehicle attack in Vancouver over the weekend, and a Wisconsin dentist shot dead over a loud-music dispute. In sports, the Brewers managed a win yesterday to snap a four-game losing streak, the Bucks lost the game last night against the Pacers and may have lost Damian Lillard for the rest of the playoffs, and a look at the rest of the NBA & NHL scores. Elsewhere in sports, a recap of yesterday's NASCAR race at Talladega, Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft, the person who pranked Shedeur Sanders during the draft this weekend, and Bill Belichick's GF shutting down questions during an interview. We discussed a recent Reddit survey about the dumbest reason someone is famous in the US, and we also looked at a study that determined at what age do all of your unhealthy habits catch up with you? Plus, a couple of dog stories this morning, including a pooch who could sense that his owner had breast cancer, and wiener dog that's been living in the wild for a long time has finally been captured & is going back home to her family. Some tips for saving room in your fridge, what's on TV, and the world's first ever "sperm race" happened this weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woodpecker that was doing some serious damage to a bunch of vehicles in Massachusetts, a Southwest Airlines passenger who got naked & took a juicy shit on the seat of the plane, a woman who ended up with a snake in her margarita, and a guy who was hiding weed-filled Easter eggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Busy weekend ahead with a Pat McCurdy show at the Alpine Inn, the 21st Annual Beer, Wine, & Cheese Fest tomorrow, and my 12th wedding anniversary on Sunday. I think I need a nap. In the news this morning, the latest on the "Baby Angel" case, a man who brought a gun to a school in Eau Claire yesterday, Drug Take Back Day is happening tomorrow around the state, some possible severe weather could be heading our way on Monday, and some new food items available at the Fiserv Forum during the Bucks playoff run. In sports, the Brewers blew it against the Giants last night and held a closed-door meeting after the game to try & figure things out. We talked about the top picks in last night's NFL Draft from Green Bay, WI. And we discussed the Packers' pick at #23. Plus, the scores from yesterday's NBA & NHL games, and a look ahead at tonight's slate of playoff action in both the NBA & NHL. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are down 0-2 to the Pacers in their first round series, but decided that yesterday was the best time to announce that they are extending their GM's contract. And Katherine Legge is calling out people for sending her death threats on social media. Doc joined us to talk racing just after 8am this morning thanks to County Materials in Holmen. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases you might want to check out. Funny video going viral of a Great Dane who's not too pleased with his vet, and another video went viral of a girl who was just looking for some feedback on her prom dress but got a lot more than she asked for in return. America's latest "health risk" is in the form of paper receipts! EVERYONE PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out this 5 Hour Energy/hot sauce collab with Taco John's. I think I'll pass. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a manager at a Sonic restaurant that gave a gummie to an underage employee, a new scratch-n-sniff billboard in NYC, a woman in North Carolina who stole over $13,000 worth of merchandise from a couple of Bath & Body stores in the area, a kid who tried to poison his mother by pouring bleach in her milk, another reason to avoid flying, Bonnie Blue turning down an offer to make some money, and another teacher who got fired for being on OnlyFans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like rain arrives around noon today & continues through the evening & overnight. Lawn is going to be an absolute jungle by Saturday! And speaking of lawns, we checked in to make sure you're mowing correctly. In the news this morning, a guilty verdict for a La Crosse man who forced a woman into prostitution to repay her debt to him, an update on the suspended commander at Fort McCoy, the WI DOT has revoked a bunch of licenses for car dealerships throughout the state, and more info on the NFL draft in Green Bay this weekend. In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Giants last night, the NBA playoffs continued, and the NHL playoffs also kept chugging along. Sad news out of the NFL as Bears legend and football Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael passed away yesterday after battling ALS. Elsewhere in sports, we took a look at the upcoming schedule for the NBA & NHL playoffs, and we talked about Faith Kipyegon attempting to break the 4-minute mile barrier. Good luck, yo! Today is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day", so celebrate with some weenies in a crescent roll! We let you know what's on the boob tube today/tonight and talked about the upcoming Pee Wee Herman documentary. Plus, a cool story about a good Samaritan that helped a fellow runner during the Boston Marathon on Monday. It is "Hypothetical Thursday" today, and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could experience any natural disaster & live, which one would you choose?" Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could cure cancer by pressing a button, but one random person would have to die, would you do it?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715, and a former tennis legend is now trying out pickleball. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some people trapped in a driverless car, a #FloridaMan who trapped a gator in a trash can, an update on the drunk postal worker that we talked about yesterday, a mortician in Texas who was allegedly experimenting on bodies, a fight between two strippers from rival clubs, and another educator running a student "Fight Club" at school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Slight chance of some rain today…but it looks more likely tomorrow. In the news this morning, the latest on the Pope, including the possibility that the next Pope could be an American. Plus, the FDA announces a ban on a food dye, certain Walmarts are locking up steaks again, former MN Senator Eichorn plead "not guilty", and a lottery official in Texas has resigned after multiple investigations. In sports, the Brewers cruised to a win over the Giants last night, the Bucks lost again to the Pacers, and a look at the rest of the NBA & NHL scoreboards from last night's games. Elsewhere in sports, the upcoming schedule for the playoffs in the NBA and NHL, the NFL draft gets underway tomorrow night from Green Bay, and TCU & UNC are playing the 2026 season opener in Ireland. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had an interesting conversation about Steve Buscemi's character from "The Big Lebowski". In case you were unaware, he gets killed in the movie…and speaking of character deaths, we also discussed a list of the most shocking TV character deaths of all time. Remember Buford the dog from last week? He helped save a toddler that wandered several miles away from home. Well…he's getting showered with gifts by people from all over. And in other dog-related news, a bunch of firefighters in North Carolina were called-in to rescue a puppy that had fallen into a storm drain. Not ground-breaking news, but older people keep a running tab on things that they think the younger generation cannot or will not do…including some common skills that they think Gen-Z lacks. Today is "Administrative Professionals Day", so if you've got a dedicated & hard-working person in your office, make sure you thank them today! It's also "World Book Day", so we looked at the results of a study about our reading habits. Did you see the seagull at the Cubs game on Easter? Looks like the Lord blessed the bird with a mouth-ful of wiener. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan that attacked an 11 year-old who he accused of egging his apartment, a couple of brothers that got arrested and are being charged with child porn & sex with a cow, a man in Texas who killed his own mother while trying to perform an exorcism on her, and a postal worker in #Florida who stopped at a house party while on her route.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some light rain this morning. Looking forward to temps in the 70's the next few days. Just hope it dries out a bit so I can get the bike out. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of the Pope, including the cause of death, some interesting facts about his life, and the flags in Wisconsin will be at half-staff in honor of his passing. Also in the news, a pork product recall, a well-known bull elk was shot & killed in Black River Falls, and a strip club in Dodge County is now going to be a place of worship. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Giants last night, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight for game two of that series, and a recap of last night's NBA playoff games along with the scores from last night's NHL playoff action. Elsewhere in sports, a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules, Cooper Flagg officially declaring for the NBA draft, and Shannon Sharpe getting accused of sexual assault. We let you know what's on TV tonight along with what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Cool story about the world's oldest penguin, and an 83 year-old woman just checked something off her bucket list! Have you ever felt like you got abducted by aliens? A guy who claims he was abducted has a list of things to look out for that might be signs you were also beamed-up by little green men. Today is Earth Day, so we took a look at some stats & info and ways to help out. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a vandal in California who cut down a bunch of trees in downtown LA, a very bizarre interview with a couple of twins in Australia, a mayor in California with a very unique suggestion for dealing with the homeless problem in his city, a woman who abducted her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, and a #Florida woman who held a fight club in a class where she was the substitute teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter has come & gone and I've got a bunch of leftover ham. Definitely gonna have some for dinner tonight, along with some ham sammiches all this week. The big news this morning was the death of the Pope. Also in the news, a recall on North Face boots, a reminder that the deadline to get your REALID is fast approaching, a deadly plane crash in IL, and the return of an actual astronaut. In sports, the Brewers stole ALL the bases yesterday during the win against the A's, and the Bucks got shellacked on Saturday by the Pacers in game one of that series. We also looked at the rest of the NBA & NHL playoff action from this weekend. Elsewhere in sports, the NFL draft is coming up later this week from Green Bay, the US Women's hockey just beat Canada in the World Championships, and a recap of WrestleMania 41! Cool story about a bomb squad that created an Easter egg hunt for kids who are visually impared. After a recent video on TikTok, we attempted to count how many screens we have in our houses. And do you ever feel like your job is meaningless? You aren't alone. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who claims that squirrels are destroying her vehicle, some police officers got caught playing a DIY version of "Bingo" while on duty, a guy set a few of his sex toys on fire in his backyard, and a guy who had his eye poked out & his jaw broken by a stranger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy thunder & lightning last night! Not sure if you heard/saw any of it, but the puppy DEFINITELY woke up during the storm, which woke me up…and now I need a nap. I always need a nap, though. It's Easter weekend, with the holiday on Sunday. Looking forward to some ham & scalloped potatoes! In honor of the holiday, we took a look at a bunch of Easter stats & info, including the top candy for each state. Sunday is also 4/20, so we also discussed some interesting results from a recent study on marijuana use. In the news this morning, a bond reduction for a shooting suspect in La Crosse, charges for a man who was involved in a police chase in Eau Claire, a meeting about uncounted ballots in Madison turned into a shouting match, and a deadly shooting at Florida State University yesterday afternoon. In sports, the Brewers begin a series against the A's tonight, the Bucks start their playoff run tomorrow against the Pacers while the NBA play-in tournament wraps up tonight. The NHL playoffs begin this weekend, and Aaron Rodgers discussed his free agency with Pat McAfee. Elsewhere in sports, Lee Corso is retiring, the NCAA has updated it's rules regarding timeouts, and Artemi Panarin was accused of sexual assault by a former Rangers employee. Cool story about a Taco Bell employee who got a full ride at college thanks to a scholarship from the company. And another cool story about a group of painters that helped a woman that's fighting cancer. We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we talked racing with Doc thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the state flag of Virginia, a city in #Florida getting rid of Spring Break, a guy who pulled a gun in a comic book store, a woman who got barfed on during a flight, a RoboCop in Thailand, and an OnlyFans girl who pisses on EVERYTHING. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy "National High Five Day"! Dish them out at work & at home! Looking like some rain and possible thunderstorms during the overnight into tomorrow morning. In the news this morning, the man who allegedly abducted Sophia Franklin is being extradited to Wisconsin after being arrested in Nebraska, Zoom went down for several hours yesterday, Fyre Fest 2 is officially "postponed", an in-home daycare worker in Trempealeau has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse, there was a gas leak at the Onalaska Middle school yesterday, and a new Brett Favre documentary coming to Netflix in May. In sports, the Brewers beat the Tigers yesterday afternoon for another series win, the Heat beat the Bulls and the Mavs beat the Kings last night in the NBA Play-In tourney, and a starting offensive tackle for the WI Badgers is out for the season with an ACL tear. Elsewhere in sports, an MLB ump got drilled last night, the Savannah Bananas are finally going to be on national TV, and Kris Letang had successful heart surgery. We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked about some smart things to do with your tax refund(assuming you're getting one). Plus, a missing toddler who was found by a dog named Buford, and a local bookstore that got some much-needed help from some residents to help move to their new location. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only watch movies or TV shows for the rest of your life, which would you choose?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: " In case you missed it, McDonald's is bringing back Snack Wraps sometime later this year, Pringles & Miller Lite teamed up for a few new flavors, and Kahlúa wants you to drink an espresso martini out of a "glass" made from chocolate. Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and the allegedly smelly French tennis player responded to a request that she put on some deodorant. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bride-to-be who was late for her own wedding, a rabbit that apparently got sucked into an airplane engine and forced it to make an emergency landing, police in Washington state are asking for people to come down to the station & smoke some weed, and a #FloridaMan who stabbed a woman at a grocery store after she complained about his kid's behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm giving this cough until the end of the week and then I might need to go into the minute clinic and see about some 'scrips. It's gotten better, but I can't seem to shake it completely. Needless to say, it's "Workforce Wednesday" today, so let's get over that hump! Lots of stuff in the news this morning, including the death of legendary game show host - Wink Martindale, a deadly crash in Eau Claire yesterday, the search for a missing boater in the Dells continues, several programs are being cut in the Prairie du Chien school district, the Northern Lights might be visible tonight in Wisconsin, and a Kwik Trip in Kaukauna just sold a winning lottery ticket! In sports, a recap of last night's NBA play-in tournament games and a look ahead at tonight's schedule. Plus, the Brewers shutout the Tigers last night, and Damian Lillard is still recovering from the blood clots in his leg and will likely miss the entire first round of the playoffs. Elsewhere in sports, the game between the Red Sox & Rays last night got delayed by a very annoying sound, a tennis player accused her opponent of not wearing deodorant, and the scumbag who killed the Gaudreau brothers tried to have the charges dropped. Today is "National Banana Day" and eating them is certainly good for your health. So is exercise. But if you're not into spending a few hours at the gym, there's a new health hack that might be right up your alley. Yesterday, we talked about a police officer from Philly who saved a five year-old who managed to get on the roof of his house, and today it's a story about a dog that got trapped on the roof of a home. Plus a marathon pickleball game that raised a bunch of money for charity. Having trouble waking up? Feeling groggy & grouchy in the morning? There's a new "perfect" way to wake up, apparently. A receipt is going viral for a "bitching fee" that was added because the customer received an incorrect order. We continued to talk about Spring cleaning this morning…moving from the house to the garage. Did you see the Braves sideline reporter who asked a young lady for her phone number during a recent game? Well, the internet has BIG feelings about his actions. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who married a river, a guy who called in a bomb threat hoax for a cruise ship, a woman who took a big shit in a beer cave, a guy in Scotland who had a LEGO piece stuck in his ear for 20 years, and a #FloridaWoman who tried selling human remains on Facebook marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rainy start to the day…some sun later this afternoon. Today is Tax Day, so hopefully you got all the appropriate forms and remembered to put a stamp on that envelope. We went over a list of deals you can take advantage of today, along with some other stats & info on Tax day. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to recap his trip to Iceland and talk Wisconsin sports! In the news this morning, the municipal clerk in Madison who's being investigated for missing ballots has resigned, the DNR has suspended burn permits in 24 counties in the state, an all-female crew went to "space" yesterday aboard Blue Origin, and the Trump administration is freezing $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Tigers last night, Paige Bueckers went #1 in the WNBA draft, and the NBA Playoffs kick off tonight with the play-in tourney tonight. Elsewhere in sports, you can now check out a Joe Mauer statue outside Target Field, Aaron Judge will be the Captain for Team American in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and Vice President JD Vance almost destroyed the Ohio State College Football National Championship trophy yesterday during the team's White House visit. A pet turtle that went missing during a tornado has been found & returned home safely, a Philly police officer is in the news for saving a five year-old kid who wandered onto the roof of his house, and a woman is walking across the country to raise money & awareness for Alzheimer's. Talked about what's on TV tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man running around a Disney park, a woman who pretended to be mute for sixteen years to collect disability benefits, a man who vandalized a woman's home & vehicle a YEAR after they were involved in a vehicular accident, a mom who left her daughter in her car after she drunkenly crashed into an irrigation canal, and a #FloridaMan who shot himself to try & gain sympathy from a female coworker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to work! Decent weekend, even though it rained for a bit yesterday. Hopefully it was productive & relaxing. In the news this morning, the latest on Nikita Casap & his assassination plot, a teenager in Price County who was a person of interest in the deaths of two adults has been found dead, a pet food recall that includes Wisconsin, the death of actor Nicky Katt who was in "Dazed & Confused" and "Boiler Room", and the updated death toll from the roof collapse at that nightclub in the Dominican Republic. In sports, the Brewers dropped two out of three to the D-Backs in Arizona over the weekend, the Bucks finish the regular season with an eight-game winning streak & secure the #5 spot in the Eastern Conference, Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday, and UFC 314 is in the books & Paddy The Baddie is still undefeated in the UFC. Elsewhere in sports, results from yesterday's NASCAR race at Bristol, the outcome of the Frozen Four, and a wild finish for the Texas A&M baseball team. Plus, have you seen this bush league move by the Oakland A's after a player got injured? We talked about what's on TV tonight and we looked at a list of the strangest items left in unclaimed baggage over the last year. Plus, a baby walrus that is going viral…and a couple that have adopted several children with severe medical needs/challenges. Also, do you find it difficult to hear when you're in a crowded bar or restaurant? Here's a tip to assist in hearing more clearly. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had people riding horses in a Walmart, sperm racing, a gum that could help prevent flu & herpes infections, a #FloridaMan named "Ed Cocaine" who attacked a Subway employee, another #FloridaMan who threw bottles of his piss after being turned down at a job interview, a nurse from MN who allegedly grabbed a flight attendant's crotch, a guy who blamed his car crash on his Crocs, and a pastor who thinks the airport scanners will turn you gay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend has finally arrived. And I'm still not 100%. Feeling a bit better than yesterday, but still coughing up chunky phlegm and dealing with stuffy sinus issues. Blech. Maybe some time outside in the warmer temps this weekend will help. Normally on a Friday, Doc would join us by phone, but with Jean in Nashville, he decided to join me in the studio this morning for the entire show, including his weekly Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen. In the news this morning, a deadly helicopter crash in New York yesterday, bridge inspections in the Eau Claire area begin next week, Wisconsin school districts will not be complying with a directive from the Trump administration to eliminate DEI programs, Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler will not run for reelection, road construction on I-90/94 near the Dells begins next week, and Publishers Clearing House is filing for bankruptcy. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Rockies yesterday, but the Bucks got their sixth win in a row last night by beating the Pelicans. Day one of the Masters ended yesterday with Justin Rose in the lead, Alexander Ovechkin got a hero's welcome in Washington last night, and a few NFL refs have been demoted by the league. Elsewhere in sports, a golfer at the Masters was caught peeing in a creek on the course during play, and a bunch of new & mixed-gender events are coming to the LA Olympics in 2028. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And check out these heroic state troopers who were able to locate a missing child by helicopter. In the most obvious news of all time, whacking off before bed can help you have a better night's sleep. Tomorrow is "National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day", so we discussed some stats on one of our favorite sammies. And in other food news, a restaurant in South Carolina has a S'mores/Oyster hybrid on it's menu. Sounds disgusting. Betty White lived a very long time and most of us know that a daily hot dog was one of her secrets to a long life. But apparently, she also admitted that some vodka & chocolate cake in the morning might have helped. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DUI in Iowa involving some construction equipment, a guy in China who loved sniffing his smelly socks so much that he developed a lung infection, a woman who called AAA to fix her flat tire after the cops used spike-strips on her car during a high speed chase, an assistant principal who got a foot massage from a student, and a former judge who shot her ex-husband AND her ex-boyfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woke up this morning, still sick. Ugh. So much coughing! Hopefully another restful day & one more good night's sleep and I'll be back to normal by the weekend. In the news this morning, Western Wisconsin fire departments are going to be installing free smoke detectors, the La Crosse County committee is holding off on selling land to Country Boom, a St. Croix Country Assistant District Attorney is in trouble for threatening some judges, and a bunch of Tostitos chips are being recalled. In sports, the Brewers destroyed the Rockies last night, the Bucks take on the Pelicans tonight, Ja Morant has moved on from his finger-gun celebration, and Cody Bellinger of the Yankees is giving up chicken wings for the foreseeable future. And did you see Rory McIlroy's daughter, Poppy, with the putt yesterday? Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the other major records that could be broken now that Ovechkin passed Gretzky…and speaking of Gretzky, the Rolls Royce he got as a gift for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time NHL goals list is up for auction. Wild story & video footage from California yesterday where the wife of Weezer's bassist was shot & arrested by police. Office Cora joined me to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715 and to play a round of "Hypothetical Thursday". My question for her was: If you could only have one for the rest of your life, would you choose meat or veggies? Her question for me was: What superpower would you choose? Another day, another lost dog reunited with it's owner thanks to the kindness & generosity of others. And a student helped to save a teacher's life after they collapsed. Have you ever worked at a job with background music? Apparently it can be VERY detrimental to your mental health and your productivity at work. Go figure. A new study found that having a pet makes you as happy as earning an extra $90k/year. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a driver-less car got stuck in a Chik-Fil-A drive thru after it malfunctioned, an emergency dispatcher in Georgia is being investigated for ordering some breakfast from McDonald's while on a 911 call, a bunch of pallbearers fell into the burial hole at a cemetery, a mother in Texas who was accused of driving while drunk told the cops that she was on the way to pick up her five-month-old baby…but the baby was already in her backseat, and a foster mom is under investigation for allegedly trying to trade one of her foster kids for an exotic monkey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one without Jean this week. She's on her way to Nashville with her daughters & some listeners on a bus trip. Helping you over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with a shot at freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. In the news this morning, a teacher's aid in the Osceola School district was sentenced in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child, Green Bay & the surrounding communities continue to get ready for the NFL draft, the UPS facility in Holmen is closing, a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic has killed & injured multiple people, Jean-Claude Van Damme is finally speaking out about allegations of sex-trafficking against him, and Jon Bon Jovi is fighting with a New Jersey Mayor. In sports, the Bucks had a massive comeback win over the T-Wolves last night, the Brewers scored a nice win over the Rockies in Colorado last night, and a scary injury on the court last night involving Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies. Also, the NCAA men's tournament just came to an end, and even though they didn't win the tourney, Duke is an early favorite to win it all next year. Elsewhere in sports, Johnny Gaudreau's widow just gave birth to their third child, and the Carolina Panthers are going to try and turn a basketball player into a football player. Speaking of children being born, check out this hilarious interview with a mom & dad who had a child who arrived a bit early this month. Uber updated their list of the weirdest things that have been left behind by passengers, and seafood towers might get replaced by the more affordable "Hot Dog Tower" this summer…and I'm here for it. The Kentucky Derby is a couple of weeks away, and a Wisconsin company has made the "Fromaginator" hat to commemorate the event. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a man in Kentucky is under arrest for running around naked on the highway, an Easter bunny at a mall got assaulted by some teenagers, a #FloridaMan got busted for being drunk & disorderly at an Applebee's, and a NJ woman who tried to pay a Tinder date to kill her ex-boyfriend AND his daughter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another "meh" day in the 608. Jean's last day for the week as she's heading to Nashville tomorrow on a bus trip with her daughters and some listeners. In the news this morning, another Ford recall on over 105,000 vehicles, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has surrendered his law license, a bunch of glass doors & windows in downtown La Crosse were smashed last week, and the Brewers officially released the info on Uecker Day at Miller Park later this season. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & what's on TV tonight. Grant Bilse is in Iceland this week, so we didn't get a call from him today. But we did talk about last night's NCAA men's National Championship game, the Bucks & Brewers both playing tonight, and the new commits for the WI Badgers basketball team. Elsewhere in sports, Packers President Mark Murhpy is confident that the "tush push" will eventually get banned by the NFL, an assistant GM with the Detroit Tigers got fired for sending pics of his wiener to some female staffers, and a California man is in big trouble for selling fraudulent memorabilia. Brian's leaving later this month to see Metallica in Nashville, and he might be donating some blood while in Music City after the band teamed up with the Red Cross to run blood drives in the cities they are touring in. Cool story about a dog that's been missing for FIVE years that just recently got reunited with it's owner thanks to some frat bros. Spring cleaning isn't just for your closets and kitchens…maybe you should be looking at doing a digital cleaning this Spring? And in case you've been living under a rock, we had the latest on the #Florida fishing charter captain who went viral late last week. In New Mexico, criminal charges have been filed for a JV baseball player who allegedly urinated in an opposing team's water jug. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people's faith in ChatGPT, a massage that caused a stroke, a bunch of kids that shoved their younger brother into a claw machine, a #Florida McDonald's employee who assaulted a customer over some ranch dressing, and a guy in Texas who burned his girlfriend with soup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Monday, yo! We've got much warmer temps headed our way later this week. Definitely see a firepit in my future this weekend. In the news this morning, a recall on Johnsonville Brats, the construction on Highway 16 begins this week, authorities are still looking for one of the two missing boaters in the Dells, a woman who is serving a life sentence for killing & dismembering a man in 2022 violently attacked her attorney in court the other day, and a the popular "Torpedo Bats" are keeping Dingbat Bats in Verona busier than normal. In sports, the Bucks beat the Pelicans yesterday for their 4th straight win and are also in the playoffs, the Brewers took three out of four from the Reds this weekend, the UConn women's basketball team won it's 12th National Championship over the weekend, and the men's National Championship game is tonight on CBS. Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin finally passed Wayne Gretzky yesterday with his 895th career goal, Denny Hamlin got a win yesterday in the throwback paint schemes, and Vlad Guerrero Jr. is getting PAID by the Blue Jays. We talked about what's on TV tonight and played a shower-edition of "Who'd You Rather?" Plus, a very sad cat was reunited with it's original owner, and a kid had some random strangers help him celebrate his 8th birthday while at a park. Today is National Beer Day, so we looked at what states have the cheapest cases of beer, and A recent survey found that one out of every fifty people think they could beat a horse in a 100-meter dash. As if. Check out this parachutist who got stuck on the roof of a stadium while trying to deliver the game ball for a rugby match. Luckily, he wasn't injured in the accident. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man in a Dollar Store, a guy who got an odd parking ticket, a man named "Speedy Gonzalez" who has robbed multiple Walmarts, a dude who had his emotional support tigers seized by law enforcement, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for banging in a graveyard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday is finally here! It's time for some beers and no work for a couple of days. In the news this morning, the latest on Sophia Franklin, a recall on breakfast sandwiches, a police chase in Eau Claire, a warning about traveling to the Bahamas, and a deadly stabbing at a track meet in Texas. In sports, the Brewers beat the Reds yesterday, the Bucks won again last night, Chattanooga beat UC Irvine for the NIT Championship, and March Madness continues tonight with the women's Final Four, and tomorrow with the men's Final Four. Elsewhere in sports, Ja Morant was warned by the NBA about his "finger guns" and he apparently doesn't care about the warning, a new lawsuit against Michigan, and a fencer is disqualified for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, the director of the original "Naked Gun" film isn't a fan of the new reboot after seeing the trailer get released yesterday. Apparently, the number one war to relieve stress is by dancing. I always thought it was having sex. Who knew? And we ran out of time to talk about this yesterday, but 12% of people do NOT bring leftovers home after dining out. The Guinness World Record for the most pull ups in 24 hours is back on American soil thanks to a dude from Utah, and a nearly 100 year-old tortoise is finally becoming a mom for the first time. Doc joined us at 8:15am for his weekly Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen…and a special guest stopped by to say hello to him! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who attempted to steal a Cybertruck while on a test drive, a guy who was arrested after he stole his ex's pet chicken, another #FloridaMan who assaulted a woman at a kid's lemonade stand, a man who got busted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers with some drugs hidden in his ass, and another fake doctor is in big trouble after a woman went to him to have her butt implants removed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another dreary Thursday with clouds in the forecast and a high of just 50°. Thankfully, it's Friday tomorrow! Kicked things off with some good news for once…as it appears the two-month search for Sophia Franklin has come to an end after she was reportedly found safe! In other news, a UW-Eau Claire faculty member who was involved in an on-campus incident earlier this week has now stepped down as the Chair of the Pablo Confluence Board. Also, voter turnout in La Crosse was rather high for this week's elections, the Marshfield Clinic is once again asking for your ticks, and Jean Claude Van-Damme has been accused of sex trafficking. In sports, the Brewers got a walk-off bunt victory over the Royals yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal last night to pull within two of tying Gretzky's record, and March Madness fires back up tomorrow night & continues through the weekend. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are in Philly tonight to take on the 76ers, Carmelo Anthony is headed to the basketball Hall of Fame, Bucknell University is being sued by the parents of a deceased football player, the NBA is looking into Ja Morant's "finger-guns" gesture, and the Timberwolves are set to be sold to A-Rod & his investors. We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and we had another round of hypothetical questions for one another on "Hypothetical Thursday". Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could go back in time & correct something or undo something...what would it be?" Brian's questions for Jean was: "Make a rock & roll super group" Much like the river by the old Northside Shopko location, a small town in Minnesota is flooded with bald eagles right now, and a teen is being called a hero after saving a woman & two children from a house fire last week. A couple of interesting surveys about bathrooms, including the worst types of bathrooms to use while traveling, and whether or not major changes are coming to public restrooms. Do you always take your leftovers home from restaurants when you eat out? Apparently, 12% of people don't. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former principal in #Florida who's been accused of hosting underage parties at his house, a guy who robbed a store with a machete, a #FloridaMan who got drunk on a beach and exposed himself, a mayor in North Dakota texting a video of himself whackin-off at work to the wrong person, and a toddler in England accidentally ate his grandfather's ashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day…so you know what that means! Freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. You can always sign up at RockMornings.com The news this morning dominated by the election results in Wisconsin, including the Mayoral race in La Crosse, the state Supreme Court outcome, Wisconsin's top education official getting re-elected, a voter ID requirement, and a faculty member at UW-Eau Claire on leave after an incident on campus involving Republican supporters. Plus, the sad news of Val Kilmer's passing yesterday, and a recall on liquid eggs. In sports, both the Bucks & Brewers ended multi-game losing streaks yesterday…and Alexander Ovechkin scored career goal 891 last night to get within four of passing Gretzky. Also, some big changes coming to the NFL next season. Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR handed down a pretty significant fine to one of it's XFinity teams, the NBA suspended five players after a dust-up during the T-Wolves/Pistons game over the weekend, and we are going to get more football on Christmas this coming season. We talked about what's on TV tonight, and about the ever-expanding John Wick universe. In dog-related news, a small pooch was recently rescued from a very cold river and the search is on to find it's owners, and a wiener dog in Australia somehow managed to survive in the wild for 18 months before being seen by wildlife officials. Discussed a list of the "Top 10 Jobs for Introverts", and also talked about some of the big companies that pulled April Fools pranks yesterday. Have you seen Kid Rock's version of the White House? It's even got a gold urinal! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pregnant bank robber, a bunch of stolen meat, an update on the man who was held captive for the last two decades by his stepmother, and an Island Boy got arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking yesterday off to host a bus to the Brewers home opener, we are both back in the studio & ready for a nice, short, 4-day work week. Kicked things off this morning with some election news as we head to the polls today, plus a drug bust in Black River Falls over the weekend, and the Wisconsin Beef Council's Elite 8 Burgers from around the state. In sports, the Brewers got shellacked AGAIN yesterday…this time by the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Bucks look to finish the season strong starting at home tonight against the Suns, and the NCAA men's & women's Final Fours are set! Elsewhere in sports, everyone is talking about torpedo bats! Jurickson Profar got suspended by MLB for 80 games, and former NFL player, Richard Sherman, had his home robbed at gunpoint while family members were in the house. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am! Cool story about a couple of neighbors who've lived next to each other for almost 40 years and share a birthday. Today is the first of the month, so we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in April…and since it's also "April Fool's Day", we took a gander at a list of some harmless pranks people have pulled on their significant other. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a criminal involved in a high-speed chase who stopped to put air in his tires, a man in Utah who walked into a restaurant with no clothing on and "flexing aggressively" towards other customers, a #FloridaWoman who allegedly assaulted someone with a conch, and a guy in India who would poop his pants in order to avoid being captured by police! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy thunderstorms, Batman! The sky was lit-up during the overnight with lightning and rain cleaned up some of that sand on the roads. But clearing up for a beautiful Friday afternoon with high temps in the upper-70's! Unfortunately, it's going to crash back into the 40's this weekend with some snow possible. In the news this morning, a sentencing in a 50 year cold case in Dunn County, Elon Musk paid a man in Green Bay $1 million for signing a petition, around 60 Macy's stores will be closing soon, Governor Tony Evers launched a job portal for federal workers who got fired under the Trump administration, and a teacher in Wauwatosa is in some hot water after an email from 2023 surfaced where she referred to an eighth grader as a "hooker". In sports, the Brewers kicked off the regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Yankees in New York yesterday, the Bucks are back at home tonight against the Knicks, and the men's Sweet 16 kicked off last night. The men's & women's Sweet 16 continues tonight. Elsewhere in sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver finally admitted that this year's All-Star Game was an unmitigated disaster and that the league is going "back to the drawing board". We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And Doc joined us at 8:15am for the Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. A new ice cream is set to hit grocery store shelves that apparently tastes like breast milk, without using any actual breast milk. The FBI has recognized three young girls in the Seattle area who helped stop an attempted kidnapping last year…and check out this eighth grader who invented a seizure-detection device for her grandmother! Talk about a bright future! ICYMI, Hard Mt. Dew Code Red is coming out sometime this year and they're running a contest to "Save the Redheads". Also, Instacart is adding a new feature to help with poor substitutions when the item you ordered isn't available. If you're looking for a side hustle, there are "loyalty testers" out there who apparently get paid to lure people in committed relationships into cheating on their partner. And not that you need a reason/excuse to go on a vacation, but we talked about some signs that it might be time to take a few days off work. We talked last week about some of the new food items at Miller Park this year...and today we discussed some of the other interesting food offerings throughout the rest of the league in 2025. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot in California who broke into someone's house to commit a robbery while wearing an ankle monitor, a Michigan resident who died after receiving an organ transplant that was infected with rabies, a "cat butt" video game, a police chief that's accused of turning his station into something out of "Animal House", and a plumber that re-clogged a pipe after a restaurant refused to pay it's bill!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80° tomorrow. 42° and snow on Monday. Welcome to the Midwest. It's the unofficial start to the weekend today and in the news this morning, a bunch of Kohl's locations will close this weekend throughout the country, new Mega Millions rules are coming that will increase the minimum jackpot, Dollar Tree is selling off Family Dollar, a popular shampoo is being recalled because it might contain bacteria, and a La Crosse man is facing several counts of possession of child pornography. In sports, the Bucks wrapped up their 5-game road trip with a loss in Denver, Major League Baseball's regular season OFFICIALLY starts today, the Sweet 16 kicks off tonight on CBS and you could score some free tots thanks to a kid on BYU, and the White Sox are already setting records! Elsewhere in sports, the Jordan rookie jersey just sold for a bunch of money, JJ Watt is going to be moving up the ladder at CBS this coming NFL season, and this might be the best cycle ever in baseball. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the MCU unveiling of the "Avengers: Doomsday" cast. Plus, a live-action Scooby-Doo series is coming to Netflix! Talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and we played another round of "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could uninvent one thing, what would it be & why?" Jean's question for Brian was: "If you won the lottery, what thing about your life wouldn't change?" Have you heard about these self-chilling cans? Talk about a game-changer! If you aren't totally sick of brackets yet, check out this tournament of hibernating bears that's being run by an animal charity. And speaking of animals, there's a new "World's Shortest Goat" Times are tough for a lot of people in America, so one metro driver in Philly has taken it upon herself to try & cheer residents up with "Tracy's Trolley" And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Milwaukee who was spiking a co-worker's soda with Super Glue, three teenagers who tried to kill their own mother after she turned off the WiFi at home, a kid in Kansas who told his babysitter that there was a monster under his bed…and the babysitter ended up finding a man under the kid's bed, and employees at a juvenile detention center in California are under investigation for "gladiator fights" between some of the inmates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, everyone! The weather continuing to improve today & tomorrow before getting close to 70° on Friday. In the news this morning, the 23 & Me website crashed yesterday after everyone tried to delete their info from the site after the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy, there's a recall in Wisconsin on Coca-Cola, and Ford has also issued a recall on certain models. Plus, Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" is today & stores in Wisconsin will be donating 100% of their profits to the Special Olympics of WI. And the two escaped river otters are still on the loose in the Green Bay area. In sports, the Bucks wrap up their west-coast road trip tonight in Denver, and they'll be without Damian Lillard for the foreseeable future as he deals with blood clots in his legs. Alexander Ovechkin scored last night and is now just six goals away from passing Gretzky. Both the men's March Madness tourney & Major League Baseball's regular season are on TV tomorrow! Elsewhere in sports, some NFL roster moves including Russell Wilson to the Giants, and Stefon Diggs to the Patriots. Plus, J.J. McCarthy hasn't been told that he'll be the starting QB for the Vikings yet. And the reporter who recorded the Dan Hurley rant last weekend has finally received an apology from the UConn employee who threatened him for uploading the video. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about the seven things your guests will notice if they aren't clean. A pilot that went missing in Alaska was found alive thanks to some help from other local pilots. Recent poll found that 2/3rds of Americans want their childhood products to make a come-back. The Olympics will take place in Australia in 2032, and apparently the rowers might have to deal with crocs in the water! The state of North Carolina is looking to pass the "Ric Flair Act" and establish a wrestling Hall of Fame in the future. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in a hot car while she swapped barcodes in a Walmart, a hotel employee in Scotland accused of stealing money from the wedding cards of a bride & groom staying in the hotel, Texas might require an ID to purchase a sex toy online, another #FloridaWoman who robbed a Dairy Queen at gunpoint and only made off with $1.50 in cash, and a woman who drowned her own dog in an airport bathroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, today's going to be decent, but I'm looking at 69° on Friday and getting ready for a ride! Weather will definitely be better later this week. In the news this morning, a possible recall may be coming for thousands of Ford F-150 trucks, 23 & Me is filing for bankruptcy, a nurse in Monroe County is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, a new craft beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells, and the former Minnesota Senator accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution is staying in jail for now. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, MLB opening day is just a few sleeps away, JuJu Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a leg injury, and the men's March Madness Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, now that a bunch of teams have been eliminated from the tournament, college basketball coaches are heading all over the place for a new gig. And the Hulkster is losing massive amounts of popularity, apparently. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show now that he's back from his trip to Mexico. Is your home full of dust? Here's five tips to help clean things up a bit this Spring. Are you a fan of Fireball? Are you over 90 years old? Well, you could win a "lifetime supply" of the whisky. Have you heard of the term "Boomerasking"?? It has little to do with someone's age, but more to do with wanting to talk about yourself, rather than listen to someone else's story. These videos always get me in the #Feels…a retired Military K-9 & his Army Veteran handler were recently reunited and the clips are emotional! Plus, a funny story about a goat & a kangaroo that worked together to escape the farm. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over a bicyclist on her way to a golf lesson, an elementary school teacher who exposed himself in class while he urinated into a trash can, a pilot who forgot his passport at the airport & had to turn a flight around to go get it, another pilot who had to make an emergency landing because some asshole on a plane refused to give up his cigarette lighter, and a man got his girlfriend's hand stuck in his mouth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to reality. Another Monday with high temps near 50°. Hopefully into the 60's by the end of the week. In the news this morning, an update on the Pope, a fire at EPCOT, a new "buy now/pay later" deal on DoorDash, United Airlines issues an apology to a mother, the "chubby" filter on TikTok has been pulled already, and this year's Easter egg roll at the White House might have a corporate sponsor. In sports, we recapped all the March Madness action from the weekend, talked about the Bucks road trip out west, listened to the incredible final call of the Badger women's hockey game against Ohio State last night, and also looked at yesterday's NASCAR results. We let you know what's on TV tonight and 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by yet again to let us know what's happening in our area this week. Most people believe there's around 8.2 Billion humans living on planet Earth. But is that number too low? It might be! Elsewhere in sports, a wild finish in the NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Championship over the weekend, the Paul Skenes rookie card sold for a LOT of money, and a high school basketball coach was fired immediately after an inappropriate interaction with a player on his team. Today is "National Cocktail Day", so we discussed some of our favorite mixed drinks, and we also discussed a new weight loss "hack" that involves eating like a baby. Cool story about a charity basketball game, and check out the drone footage of this rescue on Big Green Lake in Wisconsin after a couple of deer fell through the ice. A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles made some waves on the internet over the weekend with a new, alternate logo for the team that kinda resembles something else…and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the attractive sorority girl who got arrested last week & went viral for her mugshot, someone is trying to sell an offensive Garfield shirt on Etsy, a constipated man is suing an airline after the pilot allegedly dragged him out of the plane's bathroom, and a #FloridaMan is going viral for a one-of-a-kind obit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap, did that suck! The weather went from bad to worse yesterday…with rain, snow, thunder, lighting & then some. Had a HELL of a time cleaning my truck off this morning. Thankfully, there's about 13 hours of college basketball today starting at 11am to keep me occupied! In the news this morning, stories about a new scam making it's way around the state, a former Vice Chancellor gave unauthorized raises, the NFL draft in Green Bay is going to feature a "dive bar" experience, Henry Firearms is moving ALL of it's manufacturing operations to Rice Lake, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. In sports, we recapped last night's final "First Four" games and looked ahead at today's schedule in the tournament. Plus, the Bucks are taking on the Lakers tonight in LA and Aaron Rodgers will NOT be a Viking next season. Elsewhere in sports, the QBs that will be featured in the second season of Netlix's "QB" show were announced yesterday, and the Trump Administration has suspended $175 million in Federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania. Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about today being the first day of Spring! Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other some hypothetical questions. Jean's question for Brian was: "If money weren't a concern, where would you go on vacation?" Brian's question for Jean was: "If all animals could suddenly speak, would you still eat meat?" Cool story about the New England Aquarium building a retirement home for it's older penguins, and in other aquatic news…the fish doorbell is back! Brian has been a proponent of giving anxious travelers the option of getting anesthesia before a flight, and now it looks like that might become a reality in the future as people are getting put under before lengthy tattoo sessions. We went over some betting stats & info with the brackets starting today, and a new venture from the Bare Knuckle Fighting league is coming down the pipeline. Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and also had a question for us on "Hypothetical Thursday". It was: " And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sorority girl from Georgia who's going viral because of her mugshot, a woman in Texas who won $83 million in the lottery but is being denied her jackpot, some wannabe rappers that broke into a Jewish Temple, a #FloridaWoman who did something absolutely horrific at an airport, and some American tourists FAFO'd while in Ireland for St. Paddy's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lot of the snow melted yesterday…and by the end of the weekend, most of it should be gone. Looking ahead to next week when temps get back towards 70° by Friday. Lotta stuff going on this morning, including news about a Cybertruck recall, the fire at Heathrow Airport in London, an update on the deadly stabbing at a Kwik Trip in Mankato, a recall on canned vegetables sold at Target, and a civil rights complaint in Wisconsin over transgender athletes in women's locker rooms. In sports, March Madness dominated the discussion this morning with the Badgers taking care of Montana yesterday & moving on to face BYU on Saturday night. Plus, a few upsets that busted a bunch of brackets, including #12 McNeese taking care of #6 Clemson. Also took a look at today's schedule for both the men & women. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got a win against the Lakers in LA last night, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to move closer to Gretzky's record, Steph Curry hit the floor hard last night & is out with a pelvic injury, the Boston Celtics sold for a record amount of money, and the IOC has a new President. We let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's in theaters. And we talked NASCAR racing with Doc, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Cute story about a kayaker that helped rescue a baby otter and now has a special relationship with the tiny creature. Yesterday was the first day of Spring and it's time to start cleaning! We dove into a list of the top things we're putting on the list for Spring Cleaning this year. It was also "Alien Abduction Day" yesterday, so we checked out a rundown of the most likely states to get abducted by an alien. Had a new "Karen of the Day"…and it's someone you may know or may have heard of before. Do you have any "life hacks" that you swear by? A lot of people do…and we talked about some of the top hacks out there. A former Michigan coordinator is officially a creep, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who almost got electrocuted to death while trying to steal copper wire, a #FloridaMan named Vincent Vega(yes, like in "Pulp Fiction") who's in some serious trouble, a new scam that's targeting people with lost pets, a Spring break brawl that ended with a Mike Tyson special, and a janitor in Texas was pissing in people's water bottles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HUMP DAY! And some snow/rain in the area. In the news this morning, a tragedy at a Kwik Trip in Mankato yesterday as an employee was stabbed to death, a MN Senator was arrested for soliciting a minor for prostitution, the stranded astronauts finally touched down on Earth, an update on the man allegedly held captive by his stepmother in Connecticut, and it looks like Dollar General is going to be closing some stores in the near future. In sports, we recapped yesterday's March Madness First Four games and looked ahead to tonight's matchups. Plus, the Bucks lost on the road to the Warriors, Alexander Ovechkin went without a goal in the Capitals' win last night, and Tracy Morgan puked all over the floor at Madison Square Garden the other night due to food poisoning. Elsewhere in sports, a woman has now been charged in the death of a TV reporter who was covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans, and the Paul Skenes rookie debut patch card is going to sell for an insane amount of money. We let you know what's on TV/streaming today and talked about the upcoming Mickey Mouse horror movie, "Screamboat". A doggy daycare bus driver in Wisconsin went viral recently with a video of the passengers on her bus getting ready to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, and a three year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after helping to save his great grandmother after she fell. Today is "National Backyard Day", so we discussed a list of some of the most popular backyard games. A woman just discovered her boyfriend's laundry hack and it makes almost no sense. Plus, a rundown of some of the new food & drink offerings at Miller Park this year as the Brewers home opener is in 11 days! And with March Madness officially beginning this week, a couple of VERY rich people(Elon Musk & Warren Buffet) are looking to give away some cash & prizes for perfect & nearly perfect brackets. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a parking spot in Boston that costs more than my house, a man who punched a United Airlines gate agent in the face because he was mad about his seating assignment, a soccer player who is not dead yet, a guy who tried to pull a "George Costanza", and a daycare in Georgia that was drugging the kids to get them to sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day of decent weather before we see some rain & snow move into the area tomorrow. In the news this morning, Adam Fravel is appealing his conviction, Forever 21 is the latest business to file for bankruptcy and close stores, Trader Joe's has another recall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is speaking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire tonight, and what happened with Tracy Morgan last night? In sports, the Bucks play the Warriors tonight, and the First Four of the NCAA men's basketball tourney also get started this evening on TruTV. Rory got the win yesterday in a playoff at the Players Championship, and the Major League Baseball regular season officially kicked off in Tokyo this morning. Elsewhere in sports, the Badger women are getting ready for the NCAA Frozen Four this weekend, and a Michigan baseball player had to apologize for a recent on-field celebration. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had a bunch of animal-related stories this morning, including a cat getting rescued after being stranded on an overpass in Vegas for a few weeks, and a bear that survived brain surgery. Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Money, love, or time??? Check out this listing on Zillow. Might be one of the best of all time! And with today being the kick-off to March Madness, we took a look at some of the stats & info regarding lost production at work & some of the gambling numbers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people getting so much Botox that they're building up and immunity to it, a massive amount of BORGs that were confiscated during the St. Paddy's Day parade in Boston, a USPS worker who stole a BUNCH of checks and used the money to travel & go to strip clubs, an alligator that got left in a hotel room, a woman who tried to sell some toes on the black market, a robbery involving snakes instead of guns or knives, and a #FloridaMan who pulled a gun at karaoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills to pay…so back to work! We are back in the studio after a successful St. Paddy's Day .01k on Saturday at Brothers in La Crosse. Big thanks to everyone who came out & supported the cause! In the news this morning, four people got stuck on a sheet of ice in the bay of Green Bay over the weekend, the astronauts that were stranded on the I.S.S. were finally rescued, Starbucks was ordered to pay $50 million to a delivery driver who was severely burned by their coffee, a huge pile-up on a highway in Kansas left eight dead & many more injured, and there's a recall on some flavors of International Delight coffee creamer. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, and the Badgers lost to Michigan yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Alexander Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal this weekend to move within eight of breaking Gretzky's record, and we took a look at the upcoming men's basketball tourney in the NCAA. `Today is St. Paddy's Day(duh), so we took a look at some stats & info on green foods and popular beers. Elsewhere in sports, Josh Berry got a win in Las Vegas yesterday, the NFL free agency period continued this weekend with big signings by the Bengals…and Kirk Cousins who is staying in Atlanta. Plus, a touching moment for Dick Vitale on Saturday. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a new documentary that claims Jim Morrison of the Doors is still alive! Plus, Gary Oldman LOVES farts. Apparently, science is working on a new kind of grapefruit that won't mess with your blood pressure meds. Who knew? Plus, 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and a breakdown of the most popular songs used in TV & film. Did you see the Bulls banners that got damaged by the pyro at a Disturbed show recently? Ope! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about injectible marijuana, eating rats in NYC, a woman who was running an illegal dentist office out of her home, a California woman who withdrew from her city council appointment after they discovered her OnlyFans account, and a mother of a 9 day-old baby & a toddler who left them home alone to go drinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could set a record today with the temps. Looks like the all-time high in La Crosse is 75° set back in 2012. Even if we don't break the record, it's still going to be friggin' beautiful today. We wrapped up the work week with a couple of new "Date Night" winners thanks to Rocky Rococo's & the Micon Cinemas in Eau Claire…and thanks to Saxon Hall & the Marcus Cinema in La Crosse. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and we also took a look at some St. Paddy's Day stats & info as we get prepped for tomorrow's 20th annual St. Paddy's Day .01k to benefit the Hunger Task Force. In the news this morning, three arrests were made in the recent shooting on La Crosse's northside, an American Airlines plane caught fire in Denver leading to passengers on the wing of the plane to avoid the flames, the government is warning people about a toll/text scam, the "influencer" who snatched a baby wombat from it's mother has left Australia & isn't welcome back anytime soon, and a bunch of fish died in Winnishiek County due to a manure run-off. In sports, the Bucks beat the Lakers last night to snap a three-game losing streak, the Badgers beat Northwestern yesterday to advance in the Big 10 Tournament, and after Minnesota's loss on Wednesday…they immediately fired their head coach. Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry hit another 3-pointer milestone last night, and MLB's regular season starts in Tokyo early next week! And did you see this Cubs player take batting practice with a Samurai sword? We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and had a funny story about a cop in #Florida who helped a pizza guy make a delivery. A recent poll found that terrestrial radio is still one of the top ways people consume music. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the growing interest in threesomes, a #FloridaMan who was stealing lap dances, a woman who left her baby in an Uber, a restaurant that has to compensate it's diners after they found out some 17 year olds pissed in a hotpot, and a flight attendant on Alaska Airlines wants you to come get those hands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another incredible day in the Coulee Region with highs in the mid-60's today…might even hit EIGHTY tomorrow! Jean was out sick today, but Brian held down the fort. In the news this morning, the Wisconsin clerk who failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election has been placed on leave during an investigation, the latest on the Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother & stepfather, a festival in Wisconsin cracked the top five in a recent USA Today readers poll of the best festivals in the country, and the 4th of July fireworks in Eau Claire are back on the calendar! In sports, the Bucks take on the Lakers tonight, we recapped yesterday's Big 10 Tournament action and looked ahead at today's games, Aaron Rodgers is officially a free agent for the first time in his career, and AJ Dillon is on his way to Philly. We talked about what's on TV tonight and also got on the horn with Office Cora to let us know what she's doing in the 715 this weekend. Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian's question for Cora was: "What is the largest animal you could physically beat up" And Cora's question for Brian was: "If you could instantly learn one skill, what would it be" Not sure who's doing this…but apparently people are holding in farts. Which isn't good for you, obviously. We ran down a list of problems that can cause. Hulk Hogan is coming to the state of Wisconsin next week to promote his "Real American Beer" in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Watertown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, & Waterford. But he might have some explaining to do about a recent appearance in New York. Did you hear about the ski-jumping scandal in Norway? It involves extra fabric in the crotch area. SCANDALOUS! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who burned down a strip club & threw a bottle of his urine at officers, a group of men in Memphis who got arrested for blocking an intersection by twerking in the middle of the road, a guy who went nuts on a plane & attacked a flight attendant after swallowing his rosary beads, a woman who allegedly kept her stepson trapped in a house for twenty years, and people are accidentally putting nail glue in their eyes instead of eye drops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.