ROCK MORNINGS

HUMP DAY!

As we get over the hump & head towards the weekend, we noticed that there's some snow in the forecast on Sunday!

So, as Frankie Macdonald would say, "BE PREPARED!!!"

In the news this morning, the Governor of California declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires in L.A., Trump is going to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Facebook is apparently getting rid of "fact-checkers", and a suspect in the attempted homicide in Tomah on Thanksgiving Day was arrested.

In sports, we took a look at the upcoming schedules for the Bucks & the Badgers, and the Wild Card weekend schedule in the NFL. Plus, a check on the coaching carousel. And ICYMI, the WWE is taking the 2026 Royal Rumble to Saudi Arabia!

We let you know what's on TV tonight, and if you're a big fan of "The Shining", you've got a chance to watch it at the Overlook Hotel this year as it celebrates it's 45th Anniversary. And speaking of movie anniversaries, we ran down a list of movies that are turning 50 in 2025!

Elsewhere in movie news, a theater chain is pulling a 7-11 & letting you bring your own bucket to their theaters on January 19th for "National Popcorn Day".

Cool story about a couple of Lions fans who connected over a recent tragedy.

Some food-related stuff today with the Girl Scouts announcing that they'll be discontinuing a few of their cookie flavors after this year, the new McDonald's McValue menu, and Busch beer is offering a few single people the chance to speed-date at "Date-Tona" in February. Also, a look at some of the menu additions to NFL stadiums during the playoffs.

And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who left her kids in the car while she gambled at a casino, a Hooters waitress that got a DUI, and a 9 year-old in Arizona who got a legitimate tattoo.

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Another fine day in the Coulee Region!

In the news this morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he is resigning, Federal agencies have now joined in the search for Virgil Thew in the New Lisbon area, a Wisconsin man died after his UTV fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake, and another Wisconsin man died in a snowmobile crash in the UP.

In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both got wins yesterday, and the news on Christian Watson's injury is NOT good. Plus, a recap of "Black Monday" in the NFL. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show also joined us just after 8am, and we also delved into the Skip Bayless/Fox Sports sexual battery lawsuit.

We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and talked about the Hershey Bears setting a new record for their annual "Teddy Bear Toss".

Funny story about a guy who was doing some remodeling in his parents' house & found one of his childhood Christmas presents hidden in the walls! And the Salvation Army once again had some rather generous, anonymous donations this year during their bell-ringing campaign.

Did you know that 50% of Americans carry an extra pair of underwear with them "in case of an emergency"?

If you're trying to get healthy in 2025 and are worried about getting the proper amount of nutrients, here's some warning signs!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some peeled bananas that keep showing up on the corner of a street in England, a Good Samaritan who turned out to be not so good, a guy who tried to sneak a BUNCH of stuff into a jail inside his rectum, and a #FloridaMan who didn't appreciate his boyfriend's spankings.

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The start of a full, five-day work week begins now!

We started the morning with updates on the New Year's Eve terror attack in New Orleans and the deadly shooting in New Lisbon a week ago. Also, area Culver's restaurants are doing what they can to help the victims of the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School.

In sports, the Packers lost to the Bears for the first time in forever. The Bucks lost over the weekend, but the Badgers returned from the holiday break with a big win over Iowa. We also took a look at this week's NFL Playoff schedule.

Recapped last night's Golden Globes awards and let you know what's on TV tonight. Plus, a great story about a guy who taught his girlfriend how to ice skate so he could propose to her in NYC at Rockefeller Center.

2nd Floor Sarah joined us to talk about what's going on in our area this week, and we discussed the top five diets for 2025.

We talked about the remaining College Football Playoffs bowl games and checked in on Alexander Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. And ICYMI, the US won it's second straight hockey World Juniors championship over the weekend!

What's the proper etiquette if you win big money on a lottery ticket you got as a Christmas gift?

Did you see the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who got beaned by a football on a kickoff yesterday?

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a self-driving car that had a glitch and kept driving in circles, an officer in Zambia who got drunk & released a bunch of prisoners so they could celebrate New Year's Eve, a #FloridaMan who stabbed his sister in the face after an argument about spilled milk, and a guy who was "The DUI" on NYE.

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Here comes that COLD weather!

Down into the teens this weekend, so stay warm!

We started the morning with an update on the shooting in New Lisbon, the tragedy in New Orleans, and the missing absentee ballots from Madison!

In sports, we recapped yesterday's bowl games and took a look ahead at this weekend's College Football Playoff action. Plus, which Packer players made the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl???

We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and hooked you up with a list of things to do in & Around River City this weekend.

Cool story about a woman who's helping to reunite families affected by Hurricane Helene with their lost photos.

Apple settled a $95 million privacy lawsuit, a small plane crash in California yesterday killed two people & injured nineteen others, and a Wisconsin kindergarten student was fatally struck by a school bus.

And...is there something going on with the fog in America? Grab your tinfoil hats!

A Washington Commanders player who proposed to his girlfriend is going viral for ALL the wrong reasons right now, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman making jewelry out of some unique materials, a driver got busted for playing video games while driving 107mph on an interstate, and a creeper on a cruise ship was taking toilet videos of passengers.

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And we're back!

After taking the last week off, Jean returns to the show and we heard all about her holiday celebrations.

We also spoke with Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line Is It Anyway" about his upcoming live shows at the Pabst Theater & the Pablo Center.

Lots of horrific news this morning, including updates on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Vegas, a shooting outside a nightclub in NY, and an update on the shooting in New Lisbon.

In sports, we recapped yesterday's College Football Playoff bowl games, including the wild finish between Texas & Arizona State, and we took a look ahead at the rest of the upcoming bowl schedule. Also, the NBA came down hard on the Miami Heat & the Houston Rockets for their recent on-court dust-up.

The new year has begun and if you're looking for some healthier eating options, maybe some delicious watercress? Apparently, it's the most nutrient-dense veggie out there.

A new "Karen of the Day" is apparently a big fan of the movie "Titanic" and also really wants to drink some water.

Cool story about a kid who had to have his spokes on his bike cut after his foot got stuck in them.

And check out this ref who ate a few punches during a recent kickboxing match. Dude's got an IRON jaw!

During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaScumbag who slammed a puppy to the floor, a #FloridaWoman who stole someone's credit cards & made a bunch of purchases, a possible Airbnb ban for Lily Phillips, and AI robots learning to do surgery by watching videos!

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Welcome to New Year's Eve! Big plans tonight?

Likely going to cook a nice meal, watch some of the TV countdown specials, and be in bed by 9pm.

In the news this morning, the US Treasury Department says it was hacked, you might be able to see the Northern Lights in Wisconsin tonight, a deadly shooting in New Lisbon, and EV owners will be paying more taxes in 2025 at public charging stations.

In sports, we recapped last night's Monday Night Football matchup between the Lions & 49ers, and we took a look ahead at the playoff scenarios for this weekend's final regular season action. Plus, a rundown of today's College Football Playoff bowl games.

Let you know about all of tonight's New Year's Eve specials on TV, and we had a list of things to look forward to in the month of January!

Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us yet again this morning, and we had a cool story about a missing dog that was on the loose for ten days before returning home & ringing the doorbell!

In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DUI suspect who snuck a few unopened beers into the back of a squad car, a bus driver in Indiana who was busted for driving drunk with students on board, a Sopranos-esque story about a couple of paving companies in Georgia, and a teacher in Ohio who is suing her former school after she used a sick day to go to a concert.

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Another foggy start to the day with much colder temps ahead!

In the news this morning, former President Jimmy Carter died over the weekend, a Wisconsin man killed a woman in Kentucky, a plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people on board, a Colorado man attacked a news reporter, and another update on the plane crash in Kazakhstan last week.

In sports, the Packers made it interesting, but lost to the Vikings yesterday, and the NFL playoff picture got a bit clearer after this weekend's games. Plus, the NHL Winter Classic is scheduled for tomorrow in Chicago, and we took a look at the upcoming College Football Bowl games.

How many "lazy days" do you need in a year? The average American says they need 60…seems a bit low.

Brian recapped his trip to Milwaukee this weekend to see "A Christmas Story" at the Pabst Theater along with a meet-n-greet with the film's star, Peter Billingsley.

Cool story about Lowe's donating a bunch of tiny homes to areas of North Carolina still reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

Today is National Bacon Day, so celebrate by eating all the Bacon! Maybe stop by Buffalo Wild Wings & try their Bacon Day special.

2nd Floor Sarah stopped by just after 8am to let us know what's happening in the area this week, and the world of Chess has a new scandal involving someone's jeans!

In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a goat murder, a couple of guys who died while trying to find a Sasquatch, a man with a machete in the parking lot of a Family Dollar store, and a mom who abandoned her baby to go gambling at a casino.

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We did it. Made it through the short, holiday week.

Whew.

Jean's still out, but she'll return next Thursday after the New Year.

We started the morning with an update on that plane crash in Kazakhstan, some absentee ballots in Wisconsin that apparently went missing, a Wisconsin Correctional Officer who was killed by a suspected drunk driver, and the Waukesha man accused of a hit-and-run on I-94 that killed a tow truck driver getting charged.

In sports, we recapped last night's Thursday Night Football stinker between Chicago & Seattle, a rundown of yesterday's wild college bowl games, and a look ahead at today's bowl game schedule. Plus, the Nielsen ratings are in for the NFL on Netflix and let's just say that it was definitely a success!

Let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we finally have an answer to the question, "What did Kevin's father do for a living in the 'Home Alone' movies?" And speaking of "Home Alone", which of the booby traps do you think would hurt the most?

Cool story about a fisherman that saved a woman that was caught in a riptide, and a couple of guys who fell through the ice with their UTV got saved in Barron County.

Talked about Dictionary.com's "Word of the Year" and if you're overwhelmed by the amount of passwords you have to remember, you're NOT alone.

In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman that tried to make her own food at a Chipotle, a baby that was abandoned in the median of a road in Colorado on Xmas day wearing nothing but a diaper, a Grinch helped apprehend some criminals in Peru, and a really fat dog!

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Welcome back after the short Christmas break!

No Jean until after the New Year, and we started the morning with the Thursday song, and some news about a plane crash in Kazakhstan, Trump's feelings about President Biden's recent pardons, the Mega Millions jackpot, and a recall on some eye drops.

Brian recapped his holiday with the family and new puppy, and he also

Let you know what's on TV today. Plus, a great story about a struggling family that just got a new car from an NFL player.

In sports, we recapped yesterday's NFL & NBA games, took a look ahead at the rest of this week's football schedule, and we also ran down the upcoming bowl games. Also, Caitlin Clark got some more hardware recently, and a former high school coach is being sued by the mother of one of his former players.

As we get closer to the new year, it's a great time to take a look back at this year's Pornhub stats! And speaking of looking back, we also listed some of the celebrities that passed away in 2024.

During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pizza delivery in #Florida that ended with a stabbing, a guy who whacked off on food at his job, and a baby Jesus statue that was stolen from a nativity scene got returned just in time for Christmas!

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We finally made it to Christmas Eve!

One final show before we are completely off tomorrow morning. No live show, no "Best Of"…just music & commercials.

We started the morning off with the news about Biden's pardons, Luigi Mangione's not-guilty plea, the billion dollar lottery winner finally came forward, and another national chain store will be closing it's doors.

In sports, the Packers won big over the Saints last night & clinched a playoff spot for the 2nd consecutive year, and we also took a look at the very busy schedule for the NFL the rest of this week. Plus…is there some sort of Jordan Love/Toyotathon connection?

We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show. Also took another look at some end-of-the-year lists, including some of Grubhub's 2024 stats, the most-searched slang terms of the last year, and Google's top trending searches in entertainment.

Great story about a quick thinking & acting 2nd grader who likely saved his classmate's life by using the Heimlich maneuver.

Still have a bunch of Bowl Games coming up over the next week or so, but an extremely funny moment happened during yesterday's "Famous Idaho Potato Bowl".

Talked about some small cleaning projects you can accomplish that could make a huge difference in your house, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who got busted for speeding in a school zone with a suspended license & in possession of drugs…and then bit the arresting officer, a Canadian woman who did some really effed-up shit on the internet, Justin Timberlake's latest snafu, and an MMA fighter who fractured his penis.

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