Podcasts about happy music

Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too! Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor. In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred. Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air. A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday! Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses. Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to reality! Another steamy one today with high temps in the 90's expected. Thankfully, it's supposed to cool of tomorrow. In the news this morning, we talked about the massive boat explosion in Prescott this weekend, the Lt. Governor launching her campaign to be the next Governor, a memorial fund set up in honor of Eliotte Heinz, and a bunch of people got sick from pizza that was tainted by THC. In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice walk-off win against the Marlins yesterday, Bubba Wallace raced to a win at the Brickyard, and the Tour de France has been won for the fourth time by Tadej Pogacar. Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Rodgers opened up about his new wife, and five former members of the Canadian World Junior Hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault. Jean recapped her vacation to Key West, and we told you what's on TV today/tonight. Cool story about a woman who is skateboarding across America in memory of her stepfather, and another story about a pet turtle that escaped and ended making his way to an ice cream shop before he was found. According to a new survey, Americans spend 50% of their day online. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman's suitcase that was lost…and then returned to her with someone else's stuff in it, a serial butt-sniffer that got arrested again in California, a #FloridaWoman who tried smuggling some turtles in her bra, and a bus in Alaska that had 50lbs of dynamite in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy week. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Ozzy. Hogan. Just a wild ride. Obviously, we talked about the death of Hulk Hogan this morning, including a recap of his wrestling career, his life outside the ring, his other appearances on TV & in movies, and some personal memories of the Hulkster. Also in the news, a La Crosse man was sentenced to 64 months in Federal prison on a meth charge, a local teenager known for his crochet skills was in court on a sexual assault case, a cyclist in Vernon County is dead, Governor Tony Evers announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election, and "The Yard" in Altoona opens this weekend. In sports, the Brew Crew are back home tonight to take on the Marlins, Bill Self ended up in the hospital, and President Trump signs an executive order to prevent college athletes from becoming professionals. Elsewhere in sports, ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL media…including Red Zone! And the planned expansion of March Madness is unlikely to happen in the upcoming season. We let you know what's on TV/Streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A video of a woman from Wausau is going viral after her mailman delivered her beloved dog's ashes. And check out this woman who saved a teenager's life with the CPR skills she learned decades ago! A recent survey found that almost a quarter of us are using A.I. to fact-check our doctors. What could possibly go wrong? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man who took a boat for a joyride & tried to use a disguise to escape the police, a #FloridaMan who robbed an arcade and had his mom as his getaway driver, another naked dude in Oklahoma who broke into a home & jumped into their pond to hide from the cops, a massive recall in Japan on toy guns that can fire actual bullets, a #FloridaMan who works as a Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested for credit card theft while wearing his costume, a cat burglar named "Leonardo Da Pinchy" who keeps stealing people's underwear, and robots in China that can replace their own batteries when they start to go dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So close to the weekend, I can almost taste it! Going to be busy, but still looking forward to it. After yesterday's tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we attempted to get back to normal on the show. Office Cora joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Started the show with the Thursday Song, and in the news this morning, the body of Eliotte Heinz was found yesterday…as was the body of UW-Plattevill student, Emma Jacob. Also in the news today, the WI DNR has issued an air quality advisory for today, and update on the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and the sentencing of Brian Kohberger. In sports, the Brewers got back to beating the Mariners yesterday, the Packers annual revenue-sharing report reveals how prosperous the NFL really is, and the Bill Belichick effect on ticket sales for UNC. Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR is officially coming to San Diego, and Red Cedar Speedway has action tonight. Let you know what's on TV today/tonight…and even though Jean's still out on vacation, Office Cora & I asked each other a hypothetical question on "Hypothetical Thursday"…mine was: " Hers was: " Heroic story about a military Veteran who helped stop a lunatic on a plane who was ranting and raving and trying to get into the cockpit & open the door while the plane was in flight! Plus, a couple of heart-warming animal stories involving a long-lost cat…and a long-lost dog. Have you ever heard of the "Solid Snake" method of dealing with an awkward conversation? Neither had I. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" swimming in raw sewage, a deputy who got popped for DUI in his patrol vehicle, a #FloridaMan who tried to set a gym on fire & then tried to hide in a tanning bed while naked, a dude in Oregon who was wearing a shirt that said "Master Baiter" and got arrested for illegally catching fish, a potential homebuyer who discovered the skeleton remains of a man who had previously been living in the home he was looking to buy, and a married couple from CT who tried to join the Mile High Club while sitting in their seats on the plane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready, because that heat is coming! Looking at 94° tomorrow with some showers in the morning and more rain likely on Thursday. We talked about the upcoming "heat dome" in the news this morning…along with the haze from the Canadian wildfires. Also in the news, the search for Eliotte Heinz continues, Malcolm-Jamal Warner died over the weekend in a drowning accident, a Wisconsin murder suspect who was arrested in Nebraska just faced an extradition hearing, and a federal judge sentenced a former Louisville police detective to 33 months in prison for his role in the death of Breonna Taylor. In sports, the Brewers continued their hot streak by beating the Mariners last night, the Packers have signed Zach Tom to an extension, Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers, and Will Levis is done for the season already. Elsewhere in sports, Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU for Tulane, and Deion Sanders is still dealing with some sort of health issue. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about kiss-cams after the whole Coldplay debacle. Speaking of TV, Stephen Colbert clapped back at President Trump on the Late Show last night. Check out this kid in NY who launched his own burger stand and is giving away free burgers to Veterans along with donating to Veteran's causes. What's the perfect gift for a kid? A writer for Slate suggests that it's some candy & $20! A new study reveals the minimum age that kids should get phones & social media. And a list of some of the current tech that will seem ridiculous in 50 years. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ad executive from NYC who got drunk in #Florida and pissed off a rooftop bar onto some people below, a drug dealer who accidentally texted a police officer, a dog who got adopted from a shelter…shaved from the head down…and returned to the shelter hours later, a woman who attacked another woman at a Walmart with a sock filled with rocks, and a guy who drove his lawnmower on a busy highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the studio after a long weekend at Rock Fest. Obviously, Brian talked all about his days in Cadott…recapping the bands, the Bacon, the beers, and more! In the news this morning, the La Crosse Police are looking for a missing woman, charges against a former Wisconsin nurse have been dismissed, the TSA is adding family lanes at select airports, a recall on a popular deodorant, and a flight that narrowly avoided an in-air crash with a B-52 bomber. In sports this morning, the Brewers swept the Dodgers again and are the hottest team in MLB, Scottie Scheffler got another win this weekend, Denny Hamlin also got a victory yesterday, and the President isn't a fan of the Washington Commanders. Elsewhere in sports, a big shake-up with the NFLPA, Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault lawsuit reached a settlement, and an investigation into Terry Rozier. Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the fallout from the Colplay concert debacle from last week. Also, the OG Pee Wee bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" is now owned by the Alamo! Check out this pizza delivery guy who saved a customer's life! A recent ranking of national gas station chains puts Kwik Trip at number one! And a survey about opposites attracting listed the 10 most common things couples don't have in common. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy chugging Tobasco & threatening to fight a bunch of people, a firefighter who doused a baseball field with water after a foul ball hit his car, teenager who made a bomb threat on a flight, a new social media trend involving coffee & your anus, a restaurant that's charging $150 to cuddle lion cubs, and a sex festival that caused an uproar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day in the studio before heading to Rock Fest! I've got the beers in the fridge in the camper, a bag full of Bacon, and I'm ready to rock! Hope to see a bunch of you there! In the news this morning, the Lansing bridge is going to get demolished later this year, the latest info on the bear attack in Comstock, an update on the flooding in Texas, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in multiple deaths & injuries, and the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers in the Education Dept. In sports, a recap of last night's home run derby, Jacob Misirowski responds to the backlash of his addition to the All Star roster, Teddy Bridgewater gets in trouble for giving impermissible benefits to some of his players, and Wemby has been cleared to return after his season-ending blood clots. Elsewhere in sports, John Elway won't be in any trouble for the recent death of his former agent, and Conor McGregor sends unsolicited dick pics on his birthday. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Wisconsin sports and his recent fishing injuries! Cool story about a horse race without any horses, and check out this mailman who adopted a dog that he got to know while delivering mail. There's a new app coming out for single Disney fans who want to find true love, and the latest TikTok "trend" involves Sharpies. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a bunch of sex toys & ice cream from a Walmart, a guy is in a fight with his HOA over handing out free water, a man escaped prison in France by hiding in some luggage, and a creepy-ass teddy bear in California turned out to be an art project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only one more sleep before we head to Cadott! VERY excited to get out of town for a few days & party it up with a bunch of our friends & listeners! In fact, we had a Rock Fest preview this morning…looking over the line-up and all the other stuff that'll be happening later this week. In the news this morning, a woman in Wisconsin was attacked by a bear over the weekend, the victims in that double homicide in Middleton were identified, a recall on water bottles sold at Walmart, and the cost of tomatoes is likely to skyrocket. In sports, the Brewers finished the first half of the regular season on a tear, Wimbledon is finally over, the MLB All-Star game is later this week, NASCAR results, another hilarious post-fight interview from Derrick Lewis, and Ndamukong Suh retires. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had some interesting stats about mac-n-cheese on "National Mac-N-Cheese Day" Cool story about a video game store in NY that ruined a few Nintendo Switch games and is using them to raise money for charity, and an 80 year-old guy who's still kicking ass & taking names! Do you know how much pizza is sold in America?(Hint: it's a LOT) And check out this "hack" to help keep the temperature in your house down. There's a baseball team called the Joliet Slammers and they've got a very unique promotion coming up next week. Might have to make the trip just to check it out! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid that got a hold of an older iPhone that belonged to his parents and went on an Amazon shopping spree, a deputy who tried to smuggle heroin into a jail by using a Pringles can, a small child who climbed into a claw machine, a guy who rented a boat in #Florida and took it to Cuba, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for running an illegal med-spa in her backyard shed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, yo! Planning to have a nice, relaxing weekend before getting pummeled at Rock Fest next week! Thankfully, it looks like it's going to be very comfortable in Cadott for most of the time we're there. We started the morning off with a few "holidays", including National Mojito Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, and French Fry Day! We talked about some of the French Fry deals you can take advantage of today, along with some stats & info about our consumption of fries in America. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the Nationals tonight, Giannis was on a livestream in Greece recently where he talked a bit about his future plans in the NBA, running back Najee Harris got injured by some fireworks over the 4th of July, the roster for the Home-Run Derby at the MLB All-Star game is set, and there won't be an expansion this coming year for March Madness. We let you know what's on the tube this weekend and what's new in theaters…and we talked about the disrespect that Rick Springfield suffered on the Today Show yesterday. Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we checked out the celebration of Moo Deng's first birthday! Can you imagine the rest of the trip after this guy forgot his wife at a gas station? A recent poll discovered that a lot of us are self-conscious about our feet. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a new phone case that feels & looks like real skin AND gets sunburnt. Plus, stories about a couple having sex while driving an RV down the road, a guy who only steals right shoes(no lefts), another person got busted with drugs inside a bag that was labeled "Definitely NOT a bag of drugs", and a very interesting billboard has popped up in the Cleveland area that is angering some residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more day. One more day. One more day. Friday is tomorrow and I'm looking forward to doing almost nothing this weekend as we get ready to pack up & head to Cadott next week for Rock Fest. We started the show with an update on the search & rescue operations in Texas, some news in the Alan Fry case, suspects in a theft at Butterfest in Sparta have been identified, a cause of death has been revealed for Michael Madsen, a man announces his decision to run for Governor of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Elections Commission completes it's investigation into the uncounted ballots in Madison during last year's election. In sports, the Brewers walked off the Dodgers for the series sweep, another entry in the upcoming MLB Home Run Derby at the All-Star game…which is apparently going to continue testing the ABS(Automatic Balls & Strikes) system, and the Dallas Wings are moving their upcoming game against the Indiana Fever into a larger arena. Elsewhere in sports, Red Bull fires Christian Horner after 20 years, Randy Couture suffered major injuries in racing crash, donations from sports teams are flooding in to help with the recovery efforts & eventual clean-up in Texas, and cycling legend Greg LeMond recently received the Congressional Gold Medal. It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: " Jean's question for Brian was: " We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715! Plus, a new way to butter your toast? In the "Good News Department", we had a few lifeguards who rushed into the water to save a struggling deer from drowning and/or being eaten by a shark, and an 83 year-old woman with dementia was rescued after wandering off & ending up in a swamp. Did you see the video of a drunk idiot on a golf course who picked a fight with the WRONG dude? It was former NHL goon, Nick Tarnasky. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was getting hundreds of unwanted packages from Amazon over the last year, a cop in Detroit who got caught stealing $600 from a woman while his bodycam was recording, a woman who claims she got a rash on her face after not properly removing her makeup for 22 years, and a guy who climbed out of a grave with a bullet in his head!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Wednesday! Hump Day means "Workforce Wednesday" and your chance to win freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. You can always sign up at RockMornings.com. In the news this morning, a suspect in a double homicide in the Madison area took his own life after being stopped by authorities, seven people were rescued from the Genoa Lock & Dam earlier this week, Wisconsin reponders & K9 units deploy to Texas to assist in the post-flood search & rescues, more flash flooding is happening in New Mexico, and Elon Musk's AI chatbot went off the rails by praising Hitler. In sports, the Brewers beat the Dodgers again last night thanks to a stellar outing from The Miz, Anthony Davis recently had surgery to repair a detached retina, the NHL & it's players agree on a new CBA, SGA is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K26, Joe Burrow talks about his plans to buy one of the Batmobiles, and angry emails about Bill Belichick taking over the football program at UNC are revealed! We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about Gary Coleman's ex-wife failing a lie detector. Some teens recently saved a woman's life after her lawn mower rolled over & trapped her underneath. And a Firefighter in Canada is recovering after receiving a life-saving liver donation from a colleague. We played a round of "Who'd You Rather?" this morning - Look good or feel good? Plus, a recent survey revealed that 7% of Americans actually enjoy the humidity. Blech. A bowling alley in Pennsylvania is hosting a "Balls Out Bowling" event where clothing is optional, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaMan who got methed-up on his birthday…stole a trolley…and picked up a bunch of passengers, a man who tried to help an injured bear got mauled for his trouble, a man walked onto the runway of an Italian airport and killed himself by jumping into a plane's engine, another #FloridaMan attempted to run from authorities by riding on the back of a UPS truck, and a group of people stole a Ronald McDonald statue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is here and there's lots to get to! We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and we talked about the latest use for A.I. In the news this morning, the latest on the flooding in Texas, an update on the Judge Dugan case, bond is set for Jacob Klaver, the Epstein list apparently doesn't exist, and the TSA is now letting people wear their shoes during check-in. In sports, the Brewers beat up the Dodgers last night, a bunch of moves in the NBA, and good news from Dick Vitale! Speaking of good news, check out this hiker who was saved with a little help from his dog, a bullied teen got a rather large escort to prom, and a website that helps calm people with cat purring noises. Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming home-run derby at the MLB All-Star game, and have you heard about the Curse of J.K. Simmons? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer who got busted for dealing drugs while in court, a fitness bro who kept working out at a fitness event after his girlfriend passed out, a guy in Wisconsin who tried to flee from the cops by swimming across a lake, a bee attack in France, a pet lion that got loose & attacked some kids, and a family of bears broke into a house & ate a bunch of snacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back after the holiday weekend! Hope you have all your fingers & toes. We recapped our 4th of July activities, took a look at what's on TV tonight, and we discussed the deaths of Michael Madsen & Julian McMahon. In the news this morning, President Trump announced a possible UFC fight at the White House in 2026, we talked about the flooding in Texas, the WI DNR is asking people to watch out for an invasive species, Costco is recalling a bunch of items, and we talked about the final Black Sabbath show of all time from this past weekend. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Marlins this weekend, former White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away recently, as did former Bruins goon, Lyndon Byers. Also in sports, a recap of the NASCAR races in Chicago this weekend, the Washington Nationals fired their GM & their manager after getting swept by the Red Sox over the holiday, and the USMNT lost to Mexico….AGAIN! Great story about some boys who helped save a couple of toddlers that wandered onto the roof of their house, and another great story about a young boy who chased after his dog into the desert but was found by rescuers safe & sound. Is your boss an a-hole? Here's six signs that he/she might be! We looked a recent list of America's favorite gas station snacks for road trips. Plus, are naps actually bad for you as you get older? Obviously, we talked about Joey Chestnut's return to the Nathan's hot dog eating competition on Saturday…and we also had a laugh watching Alvin Kamara's attempt at a first pitch this weekend. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was the first to break a new law in the state, a woman who was busted trying to steal a bunch of beef tongues, smelly Brazilian butt lifts, a driver who hit everything but the lottery while running from the cops, a flight that had to be diverted because a passenger misinterpreted a text message, and a man in China with a live eel in his bowels!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The short week comes to an end today with lots of heat and humidity! Going to be even hotter tomorrow before finally cooling off on Saturday. We started the morning with the OG version of the Thursday Song, and we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news this morning, a verdict in the Diddy trial, Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty, Del Monte files for bankruptcy, the latest on the explosion at a fireworks factory in California, an arrest in Winona connected to a homicide in Holmen, and the WI Supreme Court's decision on the 1849 abortion ban. In sports, the Brewers got a split yesterday with the Mets, the USMNT got a big win over Guatemala, Clayton Kershaw earned his 3,000th career strikeout, and an update on the condition of Red Panda! Elsewhere in sports, a Buffalo Bills draft pick is being accused of sexual assault, NHL players will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, and Sue Bird is getting a statue! Heart-warming story about a kitten that was stuck on some train tracks in Alaska, along with an absolutely incredible story about a Holocaust survivor who finally got to meet up with one of the US Veterans who helped to free him 80 years ago. Today is "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: " Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was: " Remember the US Sprinter who recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction? Well, he's getting offers from multiple underwear companies for an endorsement deal to help keep his privates in check. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who was feeding her kids edibles, some cocaine that washed up on shore, a naked man who assaulted a few people with a large piece of wood, and a #FloridaMan who threatened to shoot up a McDonald's because they forgot his McNuggets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! Looking forward to heading down to Riverside Park later this morning for the start of RiverFest in La Crosse. Not sure what I'll be eating for lunch, but I'm definitely going home to sit in the AC afterwards. We kicked things off this morning with news about a train derailment in Wisconsin, a new budget deal in the state, some of the beaches that are closed for the 4th of July weekend due to high levels of E.coli, an update on the Idaho firefighter shootings, and a wind turbine blade that caused an accident on a highway. In sports, the Brew Crew got rained out yesterday, Damian Lillard's time in Milwaukee is over, SGA got a VERY BIG contract extension, and Malik Beasley is in some BIG trouble. We let you know what's on the boob tube today, and a new movie is in theaters today as well(Jurassic World: Rebirth). Speaking of dinosaur zoos, would you visit a real-life Jurassic Park if it existed? Plus, the Hallmark Channel's "Christmas In July" starts this weekend if you're interested. Since we aren't live on Friday morning, Doc joined us early this week with his Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Elsewhere in sports, the Indiana Fever won the WNBA's in-season tournament without Caitlin Clark on the floor last night, Coco Gauff loses in the first round at Wimbledon, and the University of Pennsylvania violated the rights of female athletes. Lots of 4th of July stuff this morning including some of the suggested movies to watch over the holiday weekend, some "must-haves" for your backyard BBQ, and a list of the more interesting names for fireworks! If you're unhappy with where you live and you're looking to pack up & move somewhere else, check out this list of cities & states that will pay you to move there. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got pulled over for DUI with over SEVENTY Bud Light empties in his car, a crazy cat lady who left over 100 cats in a UHaul trailer, a #FloridaWoman who locked her two kids in a shed so she could run some errands, a NYC firefighter who is suspended for giving "hot girls" rides on the firetruck, and a 360 square foot "house" in Seattle for sale for $416,000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a crazy weekend! It was hot, it rained like crazy yesterday afternoon, and we had a killer time with Drowning Pool & the Texas Hippie Coalition. Obviously, we recapped the Big River Rally this morning! Talked about the rides…the bands…the stunt show…the vendors…and what a great time everyone had! Also talked about what's on TV today, some 4th of July stats & info, and the return of Paul Walker(RIP) for the final film in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. In the news this morning, the latest on the Idaho firefighters who were killed in an ambush, a possible sale of TikTok, the missing boater's body in the WI Dells has been recovered, a machete attack in Arcadia, and a WI man who is going to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his family. In sports, the Brewers fell short of the sweep of the woeful Rockies yesterday, Chase Elliott got the win in Atlanta this weekend, a recap of the main event of UFC 317, and an MLB manager is out for the rest of the season with health concerns. Elsewhere in sports, an autographed Michael Jordan card just sold for a record amount of money, Caitlin Clark is a WNBA All Star game captain, and a heart-warming ovation for Ketel Marte in Arizona. An apartment building in Cleveland caught fire recently and a couple of Good Samaritans saved a baby after it was dropped out of a third-story window. Check out this very emotional video of Meredith Gaudreau announcing the Columbus BlueJackets' pick at the NHL Draft this weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ice cream man who got assaulted by some lunatic, a groundskeeper who ran over some fireworks with his mower, a woman who crashed into the back of a cop car after she was distracted by Taco Bell, a #FloridaMan who was doing 115mph while recording a SnapChat video with a baby in the backseat of the vehicle, a woman who swallowed a fish bone that eventually punctured her neck, and a $90,000 AI girlfriend who tracks all your conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yay! It's Friday. There's almost NO rain in the forecast…and the Big River Rally starts later this afternoon! Gotta get my friggin' lawn mowed today before anything else. On the show today, the latest on the wild weather in the area from the last few days, the woman in Rock County who was the target of an attempted murder, the Blue Angels will be performing this weekend at the Chippewa Valley Air Show, the suspect in the molotov-cocktail attacks in Boulder has been indicted, the wife of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks, and the latest on the Joe Rogan/Liver King beef. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Rockies tonight, John Tonje got picked by the Jazz last night in the NBA Draft, Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL, and Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic. Elsewhere in sports, Jim Ross announces that he's 100% cancer-free, and the back-up performer from the Super Bowl halftime show who waved a flag as protest in support of Sudan and Gaza has been arrested. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am for his weekly Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Cute video of a bride & groom who played Rock/Paper/Scissors at the altar to determine who was taking the other's last name. And in other feel-good news, check out this 12 year-old who saved his family from a fire…and this 12 year-old who decided to help shelter animals by playing music for them! In the future, you could be snorting tiny nose-robots to help with your blocked sinuses.(no thanks!) We also discussed the newest drink from Dunkin' Donuts that's getting some flack online, and Subway officially teams up with Happy Gilmore for a meal deal! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCop who resigned after he got caught stealing someone's wallet during a traffic stop, an idiot TikToker who thinks you get better mileage if you pump gas slowly, an old woman sitting in a chair in the middle of a highway with a gun, a lifeguard who got impaled by a beach umbrella, TSA reminding morons that their Waffle House ID doesn't work at the airport, and a jewelry store manager who stole a bunch of product and was caught because she posted selfies on social media while wearing the stuff she took.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap! Did you see any major damage in your neighborhood yesterday during those storms? You can send us pics & videos by clicking the "submit" button on the free 95.7 The Rock app! Try it out! Today, more rain in the forecast, however, it isn't supposed to be as severe as yesterday's weather. In the news this morning, a former Polk County doctor is charged with child enticement, a man who was found guilty of setting wildfires in Jackson County gets sentenced, the Liver King kinda went off the deep end yesterday, and two men in Eau Claire have been charged with multiple child sex assaults. In sports, the "Thriller At Miller" didn't really live up to the hype…but the Brew Crew got the win! Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night, an MLB fan has been banned indefinitely for some rather inappropriate comments directed at a player, Evander Kane is on the move, the NHL Hall Of Fame class got announced, and the NHL is also looking at expanding it's schedule. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we spoke with Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. Also, have you heard the news about Steve from "Blues Clues"? While Brian many lament the effectiveness of his Little Free Library in his front yard, there's no doubt that this Free Dog Library is working for this community! Plus, a missing wedding ring is found thanks to a diver who spent two days underwater looking for it! On Hypothetical Thursday, Brian asked Jean: "If you had to wear a warning label, what would it say?" And Jean's question for Brian was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Luis Rubiales lost his appeal in Spain's high court, a Baltimore Ravens player didn't go back into a game last season because he was too cold, and a former NASCAR owner has passed away. A new TikTok trend is one that Brian can actually get behind, and how many bruises/scrapes/cuts do you think you'll have in your lifetime? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who robbed a convenience store while wearing a Scooby Doo costume, a police officer who could lose his job after farting in a coworker's face, a dude in MN with a crazy name who was high AF on mushrooms, a man in China who swallowed a toothbrush 52 years ago and just had it removed from his intestines, and dangerous cans of Ecto-Cooler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More rain likely today…looks like sometime around 11am it should start coming down. We began the morning with the latest news on Iran, a story about a music festival where over 150 people in the crowd were poked by a needle, road buckles in Wisconsin, a new date for a human trafficking trial, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on PFAs. In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Aaron Rodgers confirms that this is likely his final season in the NFL, ESPN announced this year's host of the ESPY Awards, the Celtics made another trade of a high-profile player, and the sale of the Timberwolves is official! Elsewhere in sports, Khris Middleton is getting PAID, a bettor wagered $8 million on the NBA Finals, and Tyrese Haliburton posted an update after surgery. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, we talked about some of the things you shouldn't keep next to your bed, and we had a couple of feel-good stories about a UPS driver who got to say goodbye to a couple of dogs on his route, and a parasailer who saved a kayaker's life! A few "Did You Know" stories…including one about Elon's money and another about Close Encounters. In today's "Friggin' Sports", a runner had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got stuck in a chimney, an update on the Looney Tunes guy, a #FloridaMan who shot at a customer in his convenience store when they complained about the price of beer, a snake that got into a power substation and caused a blackout, and a kid in Thailand who got some strippers at his graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy did it come down yesterday! More rain possible today…and much cooler with a high of just 79°. On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV later today and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am. In the news this morning, the latest on the Iran situation, fired UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is set for his day in court, a Woodman's store in Madison saw it's roof collapse last night, Elijah Vue's father wants a new trial, and the undocumented immigrant in the Hannah Dugan case is getting deported. In sports, the Brewers started their series with the Pirates last night, the NBA Draft begins tomorrow night, Jrue Holiday is on the move, and the US soccer team wrapped up the CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage. Elsewhere in sports, season 2 of the Netflix show "Quarterback" is returning, and after OKC's win in the NBA Finals, the odds for the favorite to win it all next season have been updated. We talked about an inspiring 100 year-old woman who's still hitting it hard at the gym, and a heroic 4 year-old who helped save her teacher when she suffered a seizure. We've all heard the urban legend that if you die in a dream, you die in real life….well, a new study reveals that having frequent nightmares could actually be killing you! Record heat throughout the area has caused a bunch of roads to buckle, and one of these incidents is going viral because the pavement was caught buckling just as a car was driving over it, sending the vehicle airborne! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a family is upset that a large inheritance is going to a male escort…rather than the family, a beekeeper released a swarm of bees to attack police when they pulled him over, a #FloridaMan who broke into a vacant home to avoid going home to his angry wife, an a rumor about Ric Flair is making it's way around the internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to reality. After a long weekend filled with live music, beers, and sweltering heat…we are back in the studio on a Monday morning. In the news today, the latest on the US & Iran, an attempted shooting at a church in Michigan, a new Miss Wisconsin, a warning about your passwords, and a Wisconsin couple who allegedly plotted to kill people by using dating app hookups. In sports, the Brewers remain hot by sweeping the Twins, the Thunder win the NBA Championship, LSU wins the College World Series, yesterday's NASCAR results, and Kevin Durant is moving again. Elsewhere in sports, Jon "Bones" Jones announces his retirement, the Stanley Cup ratings dropped this year, and the Badgers drop their lawsuit against Miami. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about Nick Cannon's kids. Apparently, he can't remember them all, either. Brian recapped his weekend…go back & forth from La Crosse to Eau Claire. A lost chicken was rescued after it was found wandering outside BWW, and a foul-mouthed parrot is getting a lot of attention. We discussed a list of the top perks that potential employees are looking for from a job, and we also heard about a new A.I. called "Cluely" that allegedly helps people "cheat" on all sorts of things. A woman is going viral for her unusual birthday gift. Chip Caray had an "oops" this past weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a lawsuit involving a Chucky doll, a really drunk guy in Fresno, a lawyer who called a judge "Honey", a woman in Iowa burning American flags, & a dude named "Looney Tune".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the heat! 87° today & tomorrow…then into the mid-90's this weekend. Uffdah. Thankfully, I got the lawn mowed yesterday and won't have to spend any time outside this weekend doing manual labor. In the news this morning, a verdict in the Karen Read trial, a Honda recall affecting over 250,000 vehicles, the US making changes to it's alcohol guidance limits, a new law in Wisconsin, and changes to the 988 hotline. In sports, the Brewers & Cubs got rained out last night, the NBA Finals continue tonight with Game Six, the Buss family are selling the Lakers, Jaire Alexander signs with the Baltimore Ravens, LSU gets a win last night in the College World Series and moves onto the finals, and Shedeur Sanders got popped for speeding! Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the flagrant foul against Caitlin Clark earlier this week, and NASCAR is in talks to have a street race in San Diego. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed a simple fitness "test" that can supposedly determine if you'll die in the next 10 years. Thursday mornings mean hypothetical questions for each other, and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you had to give up TV shows/Movies for six months, or internet/social media for six months…which would you choose?" While Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have really bad breath or really bad body odor?" We also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend! Great story about a kid in Chicago who missed his graduation because of a heart transplant, but the officials from his school held a special graduation for him in the hospital! And another great story about a high school coach in New York who suffered a heart attack at a soccer game, but was saved by a bunch of people in the crowd who knew how to give CPR Today's "Friggin' Sports" involved Stanley Cup winner, Aleksander Barkov…and his unique journey with the Cup after Florida beat Edmonton on Tuesday night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a soda business that got scammed, an 84 year-old man who fought off a potential thief with his pants, a group of women who were badly injured by a giant "I Love Tacos" sign at a taco festival, and another Karen meltdown on a flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo. Last day in the 70's for awhile. Looking at temps in the mid-to-upper 90's this weekend. Uffdah. Started the morning by talking about the death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell…a lawsuit against Tyler Perry…a Breyer's recall…and a report that most Americans get their news from social media. In sports, the Brewers dropped the series opener to the Cubs last night, the Panthers beat the Oilers to capture a consecutive Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals continue tonight, Tyrese Haliburton has to get an MRI on his calf, and Carson Hocevar was penalized for his comments about Mexico City last weekend. Elsewhere in sports, there's a new PGA Tour Commissioner, and the Tyreke Hill/Noah Lyles race is off, apparently. We talked about what's on TV today, and we discussed a list of cheap hobbies you can pick-up during the summer. A new study finds that 24% of Americans want to take a break from sex for some reason, and there's one trait that has the power to make you happier for the rest of your life! Funny story about a 102 year-old woman who wanted a stripper for her birthday recently…and check out these mowing companies in Kansas that got together to help their community! Father's Day was this weekend and a baseball team in Japan wanted to celebrate dads by asking their fans to share stories involving their dad & the baseball team…and it kinda backfired. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tried to kill his friend with a wooden stake because he thought his friend was a werewolf, a woman who legally married her ex without him knowing,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partly cloudy with a high of 80° today! Looking like some more rain moving into the area tomorrow afternoon/evening. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday this morning and we spoke with our buddy, Grant Bilse, of the Wisco Sports show! In the news this morning, a registered sex offender in Prairie du Chien was arrested after luring a 14 year-old girl into a van, Governor Evers declared June 16th as "Kwik Trip Day" in Wisconsin to celebrate their anniversary, the MyPillow guy was found guilty of defamation, an update on the Vance Boelter story, and Trump warns the citizens of Tehran to get out while they still can. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series in Chicago tonight against the Cubs, the Thunder beat the Pacers last night to take a 3-2 series lead in the NBA finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with game six from Florida, there was a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday, Team USA announced it's first six hockey players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the Kings' Anze Kopitar won the Lady Byng trophy! Elsewhere in sports, a singer decided to perform the National Anthem in Spanish before a recent Dodgers game, and Joey Chestnut is officially coming back for the 4th of July hot dog eating competition! Great video of an elephant saving a gazelle that was drowning, and check out this really old tortoise who just celebrated his first Father's Day! Another heart-warming story out of Texas as a principal hand-wrote personalized letters to all 443 of his graduating students! Had a couple of work-related stories this morning, including the results of a study about working 50 or more hours a week & the impact on your brain, the younger generation is trying to normalize in-office sex, and the Top 10 daily interactions that make us sick of people! And if you're really sick of people and want to live a lonely life in your old age, it might help you live longer! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who called the cops on his neighbors over 3,000 times this year, a turkey soaked in tequila that nearly burned down an apartment in Madison, and a #FloridaWoman who was petting a gator!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the grind on a Monday morning. Might see a thunderstorm sometime today. In the news this morning, Vance Boelter has been captured, Google is suggesting that you change your password immediately, Devin Remiker gets elected as the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and a Utah man is dead after the "No Kings" protests over the weekend. In sports, the Brewers got a win yesterday over the Cardinals, the Panthers beat the Oilers on Saturday and are one win away from their 2nd straight Stanley Cup, the Thunder beat the Pacers on Friday to even up the NBA Finals, a massive trade in MLB, and the results of this weekend's NASCAR races in Mexico. We talked about what's on TV tonight and had a new "Karen of the Day"! Great stories about an massive lobster that got returned to the ocean after a decade in a tank at a restaurant, a world record set for a game of Red Light/Green Light, and a new child's car seat that could help save kids from dying in hot cars. Had a bunch of food stories this morning, including breakfast ketchup, dill-pickle flavored noodles, and cooking in a dishwasher. Elsewhere in sports, the US Open results, Caitlin Clark returns, and the Rockies continue to be historically bad. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people swallowing cicadas on amusement park rides, a guy who blew up a toilet at a casino with fireworks, a teenager who broke into a jail and got stuck, a news reporter that went viral this weekend for revealing a bit too much during a live broadcast, and an ICE protestor who took a rubber bullet to the cojones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just hours away from the weekend! Rain likely today…which should help my lawn after mowing yesterday. In the news this morning, the latest on an Air India plane crash that happened in the early morning hours, the death of Brian Wilson, a new lawsuit for Elon Musk, a mistrial declared in La Crosse after a medical emergency, summer programs at the Boys & Girls Club of the great Chippewa Valley are continuing this summer, and a new exhibit at the La Crosse Children's Museum. In sports, the Brewers got beat by the Braves yesterday, the Pacers took a 2-1 series lead on the Thunder last night, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues today, the Knicks are having a difficult time trying to interview potential new head coaches, and some more hardware in the NHL got awarded last night. Elsewhere in sports, an update on Lee Corso's final "College Gameday" appearance, Deion Sanders reassures people about his health, Jim Harbaugh had a hip replacement, and the World Anti-Doping Agency is condemning the "Enhanced Olympics" Today is "National Superman Day"…and it's "National Jerky Day"! We let you know what's on TV today and we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be a great singer…or a great dancer?" Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you dance for two minutes in front of a crowd of thousands for money?" And we ran our interview with Howard Kelly of S&S Cycle about the ride to the facility on Saturday, June 28th as part of the Big River Rally. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom in a robe making a sandwich while on Zoom in a courtroom, a guy who pissed on a bunch of SPAM & Vienna Sausages, a couple of teenagers who fired a flare gun inside a house, a #FloridaMan who attacked another guy with a machete and then gave the victim a ride to the hospital, and a North Carolina man who's suing after suffering a medical emergency at a Walmart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another hump day…another shot at freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. As always, you can click "Win Stuff" on our app or website & sign up for "Workforce Wednesday"…along with all the other stuff we're giving away! In the news this morning, an update on the riots in Los Angeles, and an update on the Milwaukee judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents. Also, a man in Black River Falls pleads guilty to setting fires in Jackson County, Anquin St. Junious was found guilty of a stabbing death from 2019, and Elon Musk apparently regrets his brief feud with President Donald Trump. In sports, the Brew Crew got a 4-1 win over the Braves last night, the NBA Finals continue tonight with game three between the Thunder & Pacers, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tomorrow night, Giannis is in Brazil and talking about his future with the Bucks, Aaron Rodgers confirms that he is married, but Myles Garrett is looking to put him in the graveyard. Elsewhere in sports, Deion Sanders is apparently battling some kind of medical issue, the field is set for this year's College World Series, and ESPN has re-upped Dick Vitale's contract…and added a new men's college basketball invitational in his honor. We let you know what's on the boob tube today/tonight…and after yesterday's list of the "Best Movie Dads", we ran down a list of the "Best TV Dads" as we approach Father's Day this weekend. Cool story about a principal who rewards his students by taking on crazy challenges…including skydiving! And a family in France found out that a family heirloom is actually a very valuable piece of art! Do you think your boss knows what you actually do at work? And is having an A.I. boyfriend/girlfriend considered cheating? ICYMI, Joey Chestnut is in talks to return to this year's Nathan's Famous 4th of July hot dog eating competition on Coney Island. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an interesting way to get potholes filled, a man who was arrested after holding several people hostage, "boil-in-a-bag" funerals, a dude on a mule who threw a raccoon into a bar that he was kicked out of, and another person who got too close to a bison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some rain yesterday, it was actually a really nice afternoon. Today's going to be warm with plenty of sun all day long. In the news this morning, the latest on the riots & protesting in Los Angeles, the death of music legend Sly Stone, the Lansing Bridge has reopened, a bunch of states are suing to block 23 & Me from selling it's customer data, and the death of a legendary basketball coach in Wisconsin. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Braves last night, the Panthers beat the crap out of the Oilers in game three of the Stanley Cup Final last night, Olympic hero T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement, Jaire Alexander was released by the Packers, the Colts have officially transitioned their ownership after Jim Irsay's death, and the NBA Finals continue tomorrow night. Elsewhere in sports, the people of Pittsburgh don't seem too thrilled to have Aaron Rodgers as their QB, and the FAMU Athletic Director is in some hot water! We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. With Father's Day right around the corner, we looked at a list of some of the best "movie dads", and a list of movies to watch with pops on his special day. Had a nice story about an EXTREMELY cute baby raccoon that was rescued recently. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for driving 130mph because he was late for a job interview, a #FloridaMan who called 911 when the stripper wouldn't have sex with him in the champagne room, an update on the meth raccoon, and a sex cult is in some big trouble!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain today…80's tomorrow & Wednesday. Lots going on this week with a golf outing on Friday & a concert on Saturday. Plus, Rock Stops all week, and the Big River Rally right around the corner. In the news this morning, the latest on the riots/protests in Los Angeles, the zebra on the loose in Tennessee has been captured, the otter that escaped a zoo in Wisconsin is going to live in the wild from now on, a trial is set to begin in La Crosse for a homicide that happened six years ago, and a sex offender from Iowa is on the loose and may be in Wiscsonsin. In sports, the Brewers struggled against the Padres this weekend, the Thunder evened up the NBA finals with a win last night, the NHL Final also knotted-up at 1-1 thanks to Brad Marchand's double OT goal on Friday & continue tonight, Denny Hamlin won at Michigan yesterday, and Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes this weekend. Elsewhere in sports, Corbin Burnes is getting Tommy John surgery, the Capitals coach gets the "Coach of the Year" award, while the Dallas Stars fired their head coach. We talked about what's on TV today and discussed a "Karen" who doesn't think people should be allowed to watch a movie by themselves. Cool story about a very determined & hard-working 12 year-old who trained a therapy dog. How many different sauces do you think you have in your fridge? And how many states have you visited?? A new survey finds out that 5% of Americans have never left their home state. Plus, a possible "cure" for migraine headaches that involves McDonald's. An in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", an idiot who called the cops on himself after trying to pay for an avocado, a guy who called in a bomb threat to an airport because he was running late & was going to miss his flight, a possible good side-effect of taking Ozempic, a Bigfoot sighting that might lead to some cheaper weed, a couple who had a medical emergency in a Starbucks, and bounce house that flew away with a couple of kids stuck inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of rain on the overnight…clearing up this morning. Should be pretty nice the rest of the day. We started the morning with the latest on the brewing feud between President Donald Trump & Elon Musk. Also in the news, a Fountain City man has been ordered to undergo an evaluation after he didn't report his wife's death & was living with her corpse. A couple of men were arrested for ATM skimmers in the Wisconsin Dells. Nearly 2 million window AC units are being recalled for a risk of mold exposure. And Hooters abruptly closed restaurants in multiple states. In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series at home against the Padres tonight, the Pacers upset the Thunder in game one of the NBA Finals last night, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with Florida at Edmonton, and Aaron Rodgers is going to Pittsburgh. Elsewhere in sports, the Boston Bruins have hired a new head coach, ESPN's Jay Harris reveals that he's battling prostate cancer, and a high school track star has been stripped of her state title because of her post-race celebration involving a fire extinguisher. Doc joined us for his regular racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we also let you know what's on TV this weekend along with what's in theaters. Had a few "this week in #science" stories today including stress-detecting face tattoos & stress-detecting dental floss. Plus, Amazon is looking at using humanoid robots to deliver your packages! Fantastic story about a Jersey Mike's employee who helped save a woman who was being held captive, and a dude on a horse assisted police in a hit & run chase. Two out of five Americans are bad at "mornings" according to a new survey. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a major candle theft, a DoorDash delivery driver who didn't get a tip & took matters into his own hands, a woman who is suing Marriott after a hotel employee watched her shower, a police officer going viral on FB because of his extra thicc cake, and a #FloridaCouple that killed a 16 year-old they found on Grindr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another warm one today with a high near 80° expected. In the news this morning, multiple arrests in the drive-by shootings in Rollingstone on May 24th, a water advisory in Tomah, a beef jerky recall, and a travel ban. In sports, the Brewers beat the Reds yesterday, the Oilers got a thrilling overtime win against the Panthers in Game One of the Stanley Cup final, and the NBA Finals begin tonight! Elsewhere in sports, both the Phoenix Suns & the Pittsburgh Penguins have hired new coaches, the Packers Kenny Clark reveals his surgery from this past January, the NBA announced it's plans for the 2026 All-Star Game, and Fanduel has banned a bettor who heckled Gabby Thomas at a recent track meet. We let you know what's on TV today and we talked about the upcoming "Tommy Boy Fest" in Sandusky, OH. Great story about a 100 year old woman who just beat breast cancer! A kitten that was stuck in a pipe gets rescued, and a company just installed a defibrillator at the base of Mt. Everest. It's "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean went first this week…her question for Brian was: "Would you rather be 9 feet tall or 3 feet tall?" Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be covered head to toe in hair or be completely hairless?" Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. A popular sports bar is now expanding into four new markets, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaWoman who pepper-sprayed a couple of children, a woman in Texas who REALLY doesn't like bagpipes, a dude in Texas who get released from jail only to get re-arrested moments later, a dancing thief, and a TikTok food-dumping prankster gets arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, everyone! The rain is moving out and we're looking at plenty of sun with a high near 80° today. In the news this morning, Adam Fravel gave up his parental rights, the WI DMV is warning residents of a new phishing scam, more info on the suspect in the Boulder flamethrower attack, the latest on the hunt for Travis Decker, and a big announcement from McDonald's yesterday! In sports, the Brewers 8-game winning streak came to an end last night, the Stanley Cup finals begin tonight, and the NBA finals begin tomorrow night. Also, the Rockies finally won a series, and the Knicks fired their head coach. We let you know what's on TV tonight and Doc joined us for a Racing Report Extra thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Cool story about a message in a bottle that was sent from Hawaii and was eventually found in Florida! Have you seen the guitar from "Back to the Future"??? They are looking for it! Today is "National Cheese Day", so we talked about some deals you can take advantage of to save some money on cheese. Plus, Natty Light has a new Father's Day gift for your dad. Elsewhere in sports, the authorities have identified the person who was making death threats towards the children of MLB pitcher Lance McCullers, and Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas detailed her recent incident with a heckler. We discussed a list of the greatest power ballads of all time, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who allegedly fought a school principal & superintendent, a woman who woke up in her own coffin after the coroner mistakenly pronounced her dead, mental health misinformation on TikTok, a giant-ass gator, and a woman who got a brain-eating amoeba from tainted RV water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After yesterday's warm weather, things cool off today with a high of just 72° and some showers & thunderstorms throughout the area. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show. In the news this morning, the horrible killing of Jonathan Joss yesterday, Italy's Mount Etna erupted, one of the Manson Family murderers has been released on parole, a pet zebra escaped in Tennessee & caused some chaos, and the DNR issued another air quality warning because of the Canadian wildfires. In sports, the Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over the Reds last night, the NHL finals begin tomorrow night and the NBA finals begin on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, Saquon Barkley is on the cover of the new Madden game, the Lions center has retired, Journalism is set to run at the Belmont Stakes, and the Mariners are going to retire Randy Johnson's number. We talked about some money-saving "hacks" that might be costing you more than you know…and a new filter on Tinder to weed out the short dudes. Country legend George Strait recently gifted a new home to a Military Veteran, and a woman discovered she had a tumor thanks to a mistake made by an MRI technician. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy trying to get a bunch of venomous snakes on a plane, a woman who strangled her roommate because of dirty dishes, a woman in Louisiana who destroyed a car with syrup & sugar, and the latest on Bonnie Blue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.