ROCK MORNINGS

Just two more sleeps until Christmas! Oh, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us!

Brian returned from vacation today & we started things off with news about the La Crosse Mayoral race, an officer-involved shooting in Chippewa County, an updated on the WI school shooting from last week, and sad news about a couple of retired K9 Officers.

In sports, we recapped this weekend's NFL action & took a look ahead to tonight's MNF matchup between the Saints & Packers. Also, the Badgers got a nice win before the holiday break, an updated look at the College Football Playoff bracket after a few games this past weekend, and Tiger Woods' son is the real deal!

We talked about a VERY festive pub in England, and took a look at some of Google's year-end search trends.

Great story about CNN's "Hero of the Year", and a Bengals fan who won free pizza for everyone in the stadium during yesterday's game against the Browns.

Mashable.com put together a list of the top Christmas horror movies of all time, and even though 2nd Floor Sarah is out, we hooked you up with a few things going on in the area this week.

During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drone show that went horribly wrong, a bunch of skiers in Colorado that got stuck on a lift, a contractor in Maine who wanted just one more spin on the slot machine before being arrested, and apparently…people are putting glitter in their pickles.

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Happy Friday, yo!

Jean made it back after being out sick the last few days, and we kicked things off this morning with news about the upcoming Adam Fravel sentencing, an SUV vs. train in Elk Mound, the wife of Ryan Borgwardt filing to end their marriage, UFOs in Oregon, and the defense fund for Luigi Mangione growing.

In sports, we recapped last night's game between the Rams & 49ers, talked about the Bill Belichick press conference yesterday, and we took a look ahead at this weekend's NFL schedule, along with the Badger & Bucks schedule.

We let you know what's going to be on TV this weekend & what's in theaters, and we talked about the massive Stanley mug recall that's happening right now.

Brian's on vacation next week, so we looked at a recent survey that asked people how often they NEED a vacation.

Great story about a retired fire Captain who saved a 6 year-old girl's life at a recent screening of Moana 2, and some firefighters in Cleveland were able to successfully rescue a woman's missing engagement ring out of a sewer.

Travis Hunter dominated the NCAAF awards last night & is the favorite to win the Heisman trophy this weekend, and the Lions have revoked a fan's tickets after his dust-up with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on Thanksgiving.

In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some jewelry thieves that tried to use a rowboat to escape police, a drug suspect who ran from police & tried to hide in a chimney, a Domninos delivery driver who's been robbed by the same man on the same street TWICE in the same week, and a scumbag Tik Tok "influencer" created a fake charity & stole almost a million dollars over the last several years.

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Holy shit, it's cold outside.

Thankfully, it's about to turn around and head back towards the 40's this weekend.

We started you off with the Thursday Song this morning, and we discussed the house fire on the south side of La Crosse last night, an update on the Ryan Borgwardt case, the mysterious drones over Staten Island, and some news about Hannah Kobayashi.

In sports, the big news is Belichick is back! With UNC, apparently. We took a look at Week 15 in the NFL, a possible expansion of the March Madness bracket, and a new law that will make flag-planting in Ohio a crime!

We played Jonna's F'ING song, thanks to Niki Paisley, and we also talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.

If you think Jarts are the world's most dangerous toy, you'd be wrong.

Cool story about a woman who needed a very expensive back surgery, but didn't have enough to cover the cost, so her friends went above & beyond to raise the funds for her!

If you're having trouble finding the perfect gift for someone, why not try undelivered mail? It's like that bin store in the mall, but in the mail.

We let you know what's on the boob tube tonight and we discussed Rob Scheider's upcoming TV show.

Ran down a list of the Worst Christmas Songs of all time, and got an update on the Brett Favre/Mark Gastineau situation.

And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about designer nipples, a Massachusetts police force that allowed it's officers to have sex with prostitutes, several Cracker Barrel employees who were fired after denying service to several children with disabilities, and a VERY angry customer who REALLY wanted his money back.

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Another chilly one today…then brutally cold tomorrow with a high of just 10°.

We started the morning off with an update on that unclaimed lottery ticket in California, a witness at the McDonald's where the alleged United Healthcare CEO murderer was captured, and the missing WI kayaker is back in the state & apparently in prison.

In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over the Magic last night, and the Badger men's basketball team lost it's third straight game. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile athlete to get robbed while playing, and Jason Kelce has been cleared of any charges in that whole phone thing from a month ago.

Great video of a couple of guys in northern Michigan who saved a deer that got trapped in an icy lake, and a guy from New York just skateboarded across America to raise awareness for mental health.

We played a Christmas present edition of "Who'd You Rather?", and we ran down a list of things you shouldn't do at a company holiday party.

Did you see the video of Mark Gastineau confronting Brett Favre about his single-season sack record? Tense!

In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to ship drugs disguised as Christmas presents, a former school officer who allegedly planted a vape pen in a student's locker, a Lego theft ring that stole almost a half million dollars worth of Legos, a couple that got married & divorced a dozen times in forty years to scam a pension plan, a guy who jumped over a shark safety net, and a guy who got busted riding a mule & running from the cops.

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Here comes that cold weather!

We kicked things off this morning with news about the capture of the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, Daniel Penny being cleared of all charges, a potential threat that was made to the Chippewa Falls Senior High School & Middle School yesterday, and a woman accused of causing a 6 year-old boy's death looking to have her bond reduced.

In sports, we recapped last night's Cowboys/Bengals game and talked about the alternate Simpsons broadcast that everyone seemed to enjoy, and we took a look ahead to this week's schedule. Also talked about the upcoming Christmas games on Netflix.

We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!

A new study took a look at how much money the average American is planning on spending this holiday season…and you might be blowing your nose incorrectly! Who knew?

Cute video of shelter dogs reacting to being kissed, and a nice story about a guy who entertained some passengers on a delayed flight with his saxophone skills.

Did you hear that someone was going to make a musical about that Olympic breakdancer from Australia until her lawyers put an end to it?

And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen leg lamp, a Cracker Barrel that turned away students with diabilities, a polygamous sect leader who got 50 years in prison, and woman who got killed over a $50 watch.

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Happy Monday, everyone. Enjoy the temps in the 40's today because after this, it's all downhill.

Looking at 10° for a high later this week.

Started the morning off with some news about another candidate has officially entered the race for La Crosse Mayor, Ringo the Seal passing away at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Jay-Z being named in the Diddy lawsuit, and an SUV that fell through the ice on Puckaway Lake

In sports, we recapped all the weekend action, including yesterday's NFL games, the Badgers loss to Marquette on Saturday, and the women's volleyball team advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.

Great story about a non-profit organization that just finished building it's 400th free home for a veteran!

Have you ever wondered which Christmas song is the most dangerous to listen to while you're driving? If so, you're in luck.

Elsewhere in sports, we talked about Juan Soto finally signing a MASSIVE deal to join the Mets, and we discussed the College Football playoff picture. Plus, the "Golden At-Bat" idea is officially dead. For now.

Second-Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and we took a look at a list of things that are no longer worth collecting.

There's tough…and then there's hockey tough!

And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who had his golf clubs ruined by Delta, a #FloridaWoman who tried to grab a toddler from someone's backyard, a "googly-eye" bandit in Oregon, a woman's Star Trek license plates are becoming a real hassle, people wanting to know how Grimace makes babies, and a guy in Canada who was caught watching porn while driving.

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REALLY excited for that weather on Sunday!

We kicked things off this morning with an update on the UnitedHeathcare CEO shooting, an unclaimed lottery ticket, a protest at UW-Madison that led to 19 arrests, and another member of President-elect Trump's administration has been nominated.

In sports, the Packers lost a close one to the Lions last night to kick off week 14 in the NFL, and the Bucks have a big matchup tonight in Boston against the defending champs. The Wisconsin women's volleyball team dominated Fairfield last night to kick off the tournament, and the Blackhawks fired their head coach.

We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and what's on TV, and we gave you some tips to pet-proof your Christmas tree.

Today is "National Microwave Day", so nuke those leftovers for lunch! Did you see the Kiss Cam at the Kings game on Tuesday night?

During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of brothers that were fighting over crocodiles & alligators, a man who fell into a well, a cheerleading coach that sexually abused a student, an "influencer" who is catching heat for dancing in a hospital room of her sugar daddy, and a new product designed to help concert-goers.

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What the hell with all that wind yesterday?

Seriously.

Cold one again today, but hopefully not as blustery.

We started the morning with news about Mattel getting sued for the misprint on those dolls from "Wicked", a guy who's being charged with shipping over $2 million worth of weapons to North Korea, a couple of guys who allegedly broke into a mail drop box in Holmen, and the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

In sports, the Bucks lost for the first time in seven games, week 14 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Packers/Lions, and the WI women's volleyball team kicks off tournament play tonight!

We let you know what's on the boob-tube tonight, and we talked about how much people spent on Cyber Monday.

Cool story about a doctor from Wisconsin who's going to attempt to run seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents!

ICYMI, ESPN is coming to Disney+, and the LPGA updated it's transgender policies.

Did you wash your Christmas tree before bringing it into your house? Apparently, it's a "thing" now. And speaking of the holidays, have you seen the Sam's Club Holi-Dogs?

Update on a story we talked about awhile ago…Joe Burrow is one of the people who spent $2.9 million on a Batman tumbler.

And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about werewolf babies, a guy who got naked in a family restaurant, werewolf kids, and another naked guy who was found in an elementary school with a bunch of weed & sex toys.

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Hump Day is here and we're looking at almost 50° on Sunday!!!

Started the morning off with news about the remains of a missing Wisconsin woman, a Wisconsin judge restoring the collective bargaining powers for public employees, and President-elect Trump's pick for the DEA administrator job withdrawing.

In sports, the Bucks won last night to advance to the next round of the NBA Cup, the previously undefeated Badgers lost a close one to Michigan last night, week 14 in the NFL starts tomorrow night, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is talking about a possible "Golden At-Bat" rule, and Tom Brady lost a throwing contest to a high school QB.

Incredible story about a missing husband who was found after his wife saw him on a news report, and an absolutely heart-pounding 911 call from a pregnant woman who was stuck in a speeding vehicle with no brakes!

ICYMI, Oscar Mayer is looking for people to sing their famous jingle for a shot at free groceries, and Miller High Life is continuing to release "dive bar" items around the holidays…this year it's a perfume that's supposed to smell like a dive bar.

Today is "National Cookie Day", so we ran down a list of deals on cookies, and during the Friggin' Sports, we recapped the extremely emotional tribute to Johnny Gaudreau last night at the Flames/Blue Jackets game.

We talked about some interesting Christmas movies & music trivia, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an IHop server who was fired allegedly for buying a meal for a homeless man, a guy who decided to attempt to shoplift from a Walmart during a "Shop with a Cop" event, and a couple that tried & failed an at-home circumcision.

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Another chilly one today, but looking at temps in the mid-40's by this weekend!

We kicked off the morning with news about the missing woman in Hawaii, a #FloridaWoman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase & killed him, and an update on the Nya Thao sentencing.

In sports, we recapped last night's MNF game, and took a look ahead at this week's Wisconsin sports schedule. And speaking of the Badger state, we also got on the phone with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show.

Also in sports, Azeez Al-Shaair issued an apology for his hit on Jags QB, Trevor Lawrence, and the San Jose State women's volleyball team's season has come to an end.

Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about a 3 year-old chef who's quite popular on TikTok.

Sleep experts have revealed the ideal sleep position, and there's a list of which Christmas song aligns with your Zodiac sign. Plus, the word of the year according to the Oxford dictionary people is "Brain Rot"

In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor that took on a thief that was wielding an axe, a drunk woman who was driving on an airport runway, someone spreading ashes on a Disney ride, someone stole an excavator to steal an ATM, and a couple of guys who snuck into a college football game with some interesting credentials.

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