Brian continues with our Judge Derek Mosley's Black History Fact: Sophia Danenberg the first black woman and black American to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Then Brian shares the most annoying office worker habits from after a TikTok trend listed over 21,000 posts on the matter. Later Kerry Flynn Media Reporter for Axios joins Brian to further explain President Trump's large number of media and defamation lawsuits. They talk about what this means for media outlets, why they are spiking now, the common thread between all the lawsuits and how smaller media companies are trying to fight it. Then owning exotic pets is getting out of hand as one pet possum was hospitalized after binging some cake.

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Milwaukee - Wisconsin DNR confirms avian flu in wild duck on Lake Michigan.

Dane - Snowmobile trails open in Dane County.

Kenosha - New therapy dog brings “Joy” to Kenosha County deputies.

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo again as Kristin is on vacation. There is a cold advisory over the next few days in Southeast Wisconsin. Brian shares tips and other dos and don'ts to stay safe and warm in the intense winter weather. Then Governor Tony Evers' proposal of nearly $500 million budget to overhaul the state's prisons. Brian talks about how the Governor is trying to accelerate the release of prisoners and shutting down the 17-year-old Green Bay Correctional Institution and implement renovations to the Waupun prison. However, this all depends on moving forward on delayed plans to close the troubled Lincoln Hills youth facility. Also, Brian shares an egg update as more birds are popping up dead on beaches as well as the price of eggs are still rising. He talks about his use of eggs and how he and his family are pivoting based on the shortage. Then the Trump Administration is abolishing the department of education currently attempting to do so without the approval of congress. Brian shares how this will be affecting schools across the country including the Milwaukee Public School District which is already battling many other issues. Brian later explains what exactly the DOE oversees and how this impacts our education systems nationally and locally. Lastly, Brian shares what he thought about the weekend celebration and shares his ranking of top SNL cast members.

Brian speaks to Meteorologist Craig Koplien about this weekend's upcoming snow storm. Then love can be helpful for the heart and it's Friday so it's time for the Grandiloquent Game Show: Fact of Foolishness Trivia.

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Sheboygan - Employers use different strategies to offer access to childcare.

Oshkosh - Young woman spears 4th largest sturgeon ever.

Fond du Lac - Sons of American Legion Squadron 75 Freezin’ for a Reason to raise funds for homeless vets.

Today on Spanning the State Brian Noonan is solo in the studio. He starts the show with updates on plowing in local neighborhoods after this week's previous snowstorm and upcoming weekend winter storm. Brian gives tips and tricks on how to be prepared, when the plows are coming and how to keep your car ready. Then Red White and Blueland. Brian talks about politicians in the state surrounding lake Michigan poking fun and changing the name of Lake Michigan and annexing Green Bay on the heels of other territorial changes. As well as Denmark also poking fun saying, they are going to take buy California after Trump stated he was going to buy or take Greenland. Also, Brian agrees with Donald Trump on one thing... Removing Paper straws. Then later he talks to President and Founder of Lakefront Brewery, Russ Klitsch and how they are handling the increase in Aluminum costs after Trump's tariffs on Canada.

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Cable - Snow cooperates for this year’s Birkebeiner.

Wausau - Milwaukee brewers and Racing Sausages visit a Wausau school.

Two Rivers - Steven Avery petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to review denial of last appeal.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan talk to Kate Duffy, founder of Motherhood for Good, a grassroots group that advocates for legislation for working parents talks about Wisconsin lawmakers considering expanding Medicaid access to new mothers which would help low-income mothers with postpartum health coverage. Wisconsin and Arkansas are the only state in the nation who have not approved this. Currently the bill has been supported on both sides of the political aisle but has been opposed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Duffy shares her experience testifying in support of the bill, her campaigning to get support for the bill and why she is passionate about extending postpartum coverage from six months to 12. Later it's Galentine's Day and Brian and Kristin share the origins of the made-up holiday. Then they speak to Dick Knapinski Director of Communications for EAA AirVenture who talks about their new exhibit "Corsair: Korean War Heroism" which highlights the story of Jesse Brown the first black U.S. Naval Aviator and his tragic mission behind enemies' lines and the plane on display of the pilot who tried to save him. Knapinski also talks about the other exhibits that also highlight black Americans in aviation. Then it's time for another Judge Derek Mosley's Black History Month Facts: Oliver Lewis the first winner of the Inaugural Kentucy Derby before it was segregated.

Kristin and Brian share Judge Derek Mosley’s Black History Month Fact: Enslaved Black Americans fleeing to fight for the British Army to escape enslavement in the Revolutionary War. Then they discuss how Wisconsin became America’s frozen pizza capital as Wisconsinites consume more frozen pizza per capita in the nation. Then the New York Jets have reportedly given Aaron Rodgers restrictions in order to stay with the same. He isn’t officially off of the team, but Kristin and Brian ponder what their deal breakers would be in a situation like this. As well as what they deal breakers would be to keep their job.

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Sheboygan - Lakeland University receives $365K in Kohler trust funds.

Madison - Top Wisconsin lobbyers in 2024.

Milwaukee - Children’s Wisconsin hospital reinstates gender-affirming care.