ROCK MORNINGS

Not as warm as it was yesterday, but should stay dry today with highs in the mid-50's.

On the show today, we talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.

And we asked each other hypothetical questions because it's "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could attend any championship game featuring your team of choice, what would it be?"

Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which one could you live without: Internet or vehicles?"

In the news this morning, the journalist from Wisconsin who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released by Iraq, a man in Texas admits to killing a 7 year-old girl in his delivery van, Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in the Gilgo Beach serial murders, the husband of the woman who allegedly fell overboard in the Bahamas has been arrested, and the McDonald's CEO can't stop eating his own "products".

In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Red Sox yesterday, MLB hands down suspensions for the brawl between the Angels & Braves, the Bucks lost again last night, the OKC Thunder clinch the #1 seed in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four kicks off this afternoon with Wisconsin vs. North Dakota!

We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching.

Plus, Brian talked about his latest favorite reels to watch while doomscrolling.

A dad who runs a bakery is going viral for having his kids narrate the videos he posts, and if you're going to be on vacation sometime soon…you might want to try Out-Horse-ing your emails.

Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Mike Vrable/Dianna Russini scandal, Fernando Mendoza plans on skipping the upcoming NFL draft, the Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin to a big contract, Ovi is planning on mulling retirement this summer, and an unfortunate incident at a Tampa Bay Rays game recently left one fan feeling a draft.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in #Florida who strapped a dead gator to their vehicle and drove around with it on the roof, a woman who sneezed a 1-inch worm out of her nose, a guy in California who got arrested for demanding free gasoline, a world-record gathering of Michael Meyers, and filming yourself to train your A.I. robot.

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Hump Day is finally here with some really warm weather expected. Also looking at some rain tonight.

Gonna try to get some yard work done before the showers begin.

In the news this morning, the results of yesterday's elections in Wisconsin, President Trump announces a cease-fire with Iran, and the UW Board of Regents voted yesterday to fire the UW President.

In sports, the Brewers dropped a game to the Red Sox yesterday, the Bucks also lost last night to Brooklyn, a wild dust-up between the Angels & Braves, the favorites to win next year's NCAA men's national championship, and some pics of Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are going viral.

We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the very expensive reshoots that were required for the Michael Jackson movie that comes out later this month.

Cute story about a seal at the New England Aquarium who's obsessed with his rubber duckie, and a college student in Vietnam is being called a hero after running into a burning building & saving seven people from the fire.

Now that Artemis II is on it's way back to Earth, people are talking about what's next for the program. And that will eventually be living on the surface of the moon. Which could lead to a new species of human beings, apparently. Plus, did you see the "Full House" video they released?

Elsewhere in sports, Bears legend Steve McMichael had CTE at the time of his death last year, a look at the schedule of the NCAA Frozen Four which kicks off tomorrow, a baby is born at an NHL game, and a bunch of very expensive hockey sticks are stolen during an extremely Canadian crime.

Speaking of things that are expensive…check out this house in Seattle that's a bit out of it's price range.

We're a few weeks removed from the whole "CEO's eating their own food" trend, but the McDonald's CEO is still trying to explain what went wrong during his video with the Big Arch burger. Taco Bell announced that they're going to be adding steak & guac nacho fries to their menu, young people are discover "Farmer's Coke", and Doritos became too expensive for the Walmart shelves!

A house painter is suing UNC football coach Bill Belichick, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way some schools in #Florida are trying to battle against school shooters, an angry beaver in NJ is captured after it terrorized & attacked residents, a guy in Utah got busted doing 112mph in a 70mph zone with his mom…grandmom..and a 16 year-old girl in the car, and a #FloridaWoman was also speeding and assaulted an officer who arrested her.

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VOTE! I know it's not a terribly important ballot, but your vote does count, so get out there & do your civic duty!

On the show this morning, we talked about what IS on the ballot today in La Crosse & Eau Claire, discussed yesterday's Artemis II trek behind the moon, and we also got an update on the UW President who refuses to resign. Also, an update on kid who got injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania.

In sports, the Michigan Wolverines beat the UCONN Huskies in the National Championship game last night, the Brew Crew beat the Red Sox and Willson Contreras got into it with Brandon Woodruff, a look at the men's Frozen Four later this week, and John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, who's taking over for Stephen Colbert, and what's new on New Release Tuesday.

Elsewhere in sports, Angel Reese is on the move, and the Dallas Stars have indefinitely banned a fan after an investigation into a Nazi salute during a game in December.

The famous California eagles have two healthy eaglets, and a TikTok video about a small family business has now saved the bakery!

Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning and we also looked at an unintended side effect of taking GLP-1s.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing with a toothbrush, a woman who fell from a carnival ride, a "Dexter" style murder in #Florida, and an extremely creepy school board member in Tennessee.

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Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and spent some time with family & friends. Enjoyed some ham. Watched ALL the basketball!

We recapped our Easter weekends this morning and we talked about what we were watching the last couple of days.

In the news, an update on the Artemis II, a toddler is injured at a zoo after getting into a wolf enclosure, an insurance scam targeting Mt. Everest climbers, a Special Forces rescue of an F15 Airman shot down in Iran, and multiple people are injured when a man drives into parade.

In sports, recaps of the Brew Crew weekend and the last couple of games for the Bucks, Giannis & the team are definitely headed towards an ugly break-up, the UCLA women handily beat the South Carolina team, and a look at tonight's men's matchup between UCONN & Michigan.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and could WKRP in Cincinnati actually become a reality?

Heart-warming story about an entire school in New Hampshire that learned sign language because one of it's students is deaf. And two stories about heroes who saved people from being burned to death, including a 12 year-old girl.

Elsewhere in sports, Geno Auriemma apologizes for his actions after the UCONN/South Carolina game on Friday night, President Trump signs an executive order to limit transfers in the NCAA, the Dallas Stars are investigating a few fans who allegedly made Nazi gestures during a game in December, and the Brewers latest mascot made it's appearance this weekend while the team was in Kansas City.

A list of some Boomer opinions we can all agree on.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Waymo that was driving the wrong way, a #FloridaWoman who is accused of trying to burn down her husband's house, a boutique owner in South Carolina who won't stop swindling her customers, and a former daycare worker in MN who had a liquid lunch & fell on top of a student.

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Hello, Friday! It's Easter weekend and we've got a bunch of rain in the forecast today with some thunderstorms possible tonight.

Not going to warm up until next Wednesday when we might see temps get back into the 60's.

With the holiday coming up on Sunday, we looked at some Easter stuff this morning including how much Americans will be spending on food, candy, and other Easter stuff. And a "new-ish" trend for kids who want to go hunting for Easter eggs.

In the news this morning, Pam Bondi gets fired by President Trump, the Artemis II launch had a bit of a snafu when the toilet broke, the Tiger Woods bodycam footage gets released, the University of Wisconsin President is refusing to leave his position after being told to resign, and a recall on popular chicken nuggets from Walmart.

In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series in Kansas City tonight, the Bucks are off until tomorrow when they welcome in the Celtics, the NCAA Women's Final Four kicks off later today while the men's Final Four starts tomorrow night. Michigan's getting their starting point guard back just in time after an allergic reaction sent him to the hospital, and Kirk Cousins signs with the Raiders!

We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the drama surrounding the band "Turnstile". It's some wild stuff!

Great story about a woman who was hiking with her dog and fell over 180 feet down a waterfall, was rescued by helicopter, and a week later they were also able to locate & rescue her dog that went missing after her tumble.

Elsewhere in sports, both Tiger Woods(duh) AND Phil Mickelson will miss next week's Masters tournament, Cade Cunningham is still recovering from his collapsed lung, the Washington Wizards apologized for an April Fool's joke because overly sensitive people got butthurt on the internet, and a couple of Red Bull racers have been suspended for sabotaging a recent race by moving rocks on the race course.

Lots of people are going to be traveling this weekend to see family & friends, so we discussed some of our biggest travel pet-peeves.

Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing inside of a chicken coop, an OnlyFans content creator who's sending "care packages" to the brave men & women of the US Military, a restaurant in Louisiana that had to install a fence around their outdoor dining area to stop homeless people from shitting on their patio, and a #FloridaTeen who was arrested after human remains were found in multiple suitcases.

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So close to the weekend….with rain likely today, and showers & thunderstorms continuing until sometime on Saturday.

We kicked things off with the original version of the "Thursday Song" thanks to our guy, Skradie. Miss that dude.

And we also talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.

It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions…Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather be a great recruiter or a great strategist?"

Brian's question for Jean was: "If you had to fart all of the farts you have left to fart in your life, how long would that take?"

In the news this morning, an American journalist is kidnapped in Iraq, NASA successfully launched the Artemis II yesterday, the latest on Kristi Noem's husband and his alternative lifestyle, Reese's says they're going back to the original recipe for their peanut butter cups, and how much would you be willing to pay for sunlight on demand?

In sports, the Brew Crew beat the Rays again yesterday while umpire C.B. Bucknor had another rough outing…but only because he got hit by a foul ball. The Bucks lost again last night, the NCAA Men's Frozen Four begins this afternoon with Wisconsin taking on North Dakota later this evening, the schedules for the men's & women's Final Fours which begin tomorrow, and former Badger Jack Pugh has passed away.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed some of the more humorous April Fool's pranks that major companies pulled yesterday.

Check out this 99 year-old woman who really wanted to celebrate her birthday with some hunky firefighters(she got her wish!). And kudos to this guy who set up a GoFundMe for an elderly Dominos delivery driver who went the extra mile to provide better service.

Looking ahead to Sunday, we checked out a breakdown of America's favorite Easter candies.

And elsewhere in sports, the quadruple amputee/former professional cornhole player that allegedly shot & killed a passenger in his vehicle has been denied bond, and the locker that UCONN's Braylon Mullins used when his team beat Duke in the Elite 8 is up for auction.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCouple that were busted having sex in public, a #FloridaMan who was arrested for trespassing while wearing a prison jumpsuit, a car with a "human skin-like" interior complete with nipples & moles, new footage that supposedly debunks the famous Bigfoot video from the 1960's, and a woman in Maryland who allegedly called ICE on the guys that were fixing her roof so she wouldn't have to pay for it.

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It's April 1st. It's April Fool's Day. And it's also 95.7 The Rock's 28th "birthday".

Yup, 4/1/98 we made the switch to an active rock station and we've never looked back.

Thanks for coming along with us for the ride!

To celebrate the new month, we had a list of things to look forward to in April…including the new movies coming out, TV shows, the sporting events happening over the next 30 days, and some of the more interesting holidays.

And since it's also April Fool's Day, we looked at some of the more famous pranks that have been pulled.

In the news this morning, the latest on Tiger Woods, the helicopter pilots that flew by Kid Rock's house in Tennessee are off the hook, GMail is letting you change your humiliating email address, and we're going back to the moon today for the first time in 50 years!

In sports, the Brewers got a nice win over the Rays last night…even with C.B. Bucknor looking like a complete idiot at 1st base. The Bucks finally got a win, a look at the men's & women's upcoming Final Four schedules, as well as a look at the Frozen Four schedule.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked about Jimmy Kimmel's beef with plumbers.

Elsewhere in sports, the US men's soccer team lost again yesterday, the "Hard Knocks" series announced it's next two teams to be featured, and a Patriots running back is showing support for former Bulls guard Jaden Ivey.

Great story about a woman in Chicago who got a bone marrow transplant from a stranger in Poland that saved her life…and then he showed up at her wedding!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer that got hit in the face with a bag of cocaine, kids flushing their plastic vapes down the toilets at schools, the Mets are selling a full velour tracksuit at their merch store, an Ivy League teacher that's requiring students to use typewriters to combat A.I. in the classroom, an attorney who's being penalized for using A.I. to write a brief, and a guy who tried to open an emergency door on a flight in India claiming he was "possessed by a ghost".

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What an absolutely beautiful day it was yesterday!

Cooling off the rest of the week with some rain and possible snow on Thursday.

Last week, we had a kangaroo on the loose in Wisconsin…while a zoo in New Mexico had to delay it's opening after an elephant got loose! Speaking of Wisconsin, a priest who was arrested last year for child enticement & attempted sexual assault is now facing new charges…and a "teen takeover" at the Bayshore mall turns ugly.

Elsewhere in the news, the Army is investigating the recent helicopter stunt at Kid Rock's house, and the US Military is building an underground complex beneath the new White House ballroom.

In sports, the Brewers lost to the Rays last night, the Bucks play tonight against the Mavs, the results of last night's final two games of the NCAA women's Elite 8, the Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey, and Tiger Woods doesn't want a driver.

We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about what's new on New Release Tuesday.

In other sports news, the 49ers conclude that the power substation by their practice field has nothing to do with all their injuries, and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun is selling & moving.

Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers hot start.

Today is National Tater Day, so make sure you've got some tots or mashed potatoes on the menu tonight.

Cool story about a woman who runs a teddy bear hospital, and a World War II Veteran is the oldest organ donor in US history!

Hidden Valley Ranch is looking for Ranch-Bassadors to travel the world & preach the gospel of HVR, and we also had a new "Karen of the Day"

Plus, a list of some survival "tips" that aren't true and won't help you survive in real-world situations.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who slept with identical twins and got pregnant by one of them, a woman who was busted driving while on a Zoom hearing with a judge, and a woman in Michigan who escaped from the back of a cop car.

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Welcome back! Very warm today with a high near 80° expected.

In the news this morning, the latest on the most recent Tiger Woods DUI, airports are now warning people that they shouldn't arrive "too early", Chesney the Kangaroo has been captured & returned to his zoo, a woman in TN gets arrested because of an A.I. facial recognition mistake, and a Fox News reporter gets body slammed live on air!

In sports, the Bucks are officially out of the playoffs, the Brew Crew sweep the White Sox, the Badger men's hockey team upsets Michigan State in overtime to advance to the Frozen Four, the men's & women's tournaments are winding down, and Chase Elliott wins at Martinsville yesterday.

We talked about what's on TV today/tonight.

A heroic senior dog takes on a bear to protect her family, and a bunch of pilots come to the aid of dozens of animals.

Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is looking at hiring replacement refs, the Vegas Golden Knights make a head-coaching change, and an umpire had a REALLY bad day behind the plate.

An interesting online calculator offers up some facts that will make you feel old. And another online quiz to determine how optimistic you really are.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Indiana who stole a semi full of Bud Light and got into a chase with the cops, a Barbie Dream experience that was hardly a "dream", a #FloridaWoman who just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit after she ate ice cream with metal nails in it, and a gender reveal party at a Cracker Barrel that's going viral.

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The weekend is here and I'm ready to take a nap.

Took the bus trip to Milwaukee yesterday for the Brewer game and while I had a lot of fun, got home WAY past my bedtime last night and didn't get much sleep before coming to work this morning. So, I definitely see a siesta in my future plans this afternoon.

In the news this morning, the latest on the escaped kangaroo in Wisconsin, the TSA lines are really bad all over the country but there are ways to check ahead to see just how long the lines are, President Trump's signature is going to appear on US currency, Dash Crofts passes away at age 87, and apparently…some people are finding out that their short flights are being replaced with bus rides…just like in "Home Alone".

In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice win over the White Sox yesterday, the Bucks play tomorrow afternoon and only have 11 games left in the regular season, a recap of yesterday's Sweet 16 action and a look at this weekend's men's & women's tournaments. Plus, the Badger men's hockey team beats Dartmouth to advance in the Frozen Four.

We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Netflix raises their prices AGAIN!!!! And a new, animated "Stranger Things" series is coming next month!

Elsewhere in sports, Tom Brady recently asked the NFL about returning to the field to play quarterback, and Hootie is buying into a NASCAR team!

A Boy Scout recently got a very rare honor after saving his Scout Master's life, a couple of State Troopers in Maryland are getting recognized for saving and infant's life, and a woman is reunited with her dog after it went missing NINE years ago!

Brian recapped his bus trip to the Brewer game yesterday.

Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & in Eau Claire.

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a KFC pickle jacket, an officer that was drunk on-duty, a #FloridaMan who drove onto an airport runway and tried getting onto a couple of planes, and a #FloridaMan who tried to save his vehicle from hail damage during a recent storm.

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