ROCK MORNINGS Brian Simpson

Before Brian heads outta town for a couple of weeks, we wrapped things up with a new list of things to look forward to in the month of June.



The big news this morning was about Trump being found guilty.



We also recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action, and talked about Da Bears being on "Hard Knocks" this summer during training camp.



Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and Brian got a few tips from Jean on things to do in Rockford, IL…as Brian makes a stop there tomorrow night to see Royal Bliss & the Lonely Ones!



State Track is in town this weekend, so it'll be VERY busy downtown.



Had a great story about a bus driver who's retiring after SEVENTY years of driving bus.



Also talked about Stef Curry's post-NBA plans.



Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the naked BumbleBee statue guy from a few days ago, a guy who set a house on fire and killed an innocent family of five, a #FloridaMan who set himself on fire inside of a grocery store, a mom who tried to sell her daughter for $20, a guy who hid in the attic of a Red Roof Inn after he robbed a Waffle House, a lawsuit against Madonna for being too sexual during her shows, a woman who killed her common-law husband to try & get an inheritance that didn't exist, a woman at a grocery store that only wanted a half a carrot, and a Russian grocery store that had people licking eggs for some reason.


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Happy Thursday!



Started you off with the Thursday Song and we recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action. Plus, the latest update on Scottie Scheffler.



Also, Brian fan-girled about American shot-putter, Ryan Crouser!



In case you missed it, we're taking a bus from both La Crosse & Eau Claire to Target Field on July 21st to see the Brewers/Twins game. Get all the info at WiscoTrips.com



Today is International Hug Your Cat Day, and it's also a good day to hear about a skydiver who got stuck in a tree, but was rescued by some firefighters.



Reminisced about some of the years we've spent at Rock Fest and looked ahead to this summer's line up.



Do you clean your house BEFORE you go on vacation? Most people do, according to this survey.



People are always looking for a new sport, like Pickleball or maybe Roof Ball!



During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about election fatigue, a #FloridaWoman who is suing the cops, a guy who fell into a running aircraft engine, a whale that washed up on a shore in Oregon, a guy in Japan who spent $14,000 on a dog costume, a guy who got caught driving while his license was suspended, people in nursing homes area being encouraged to have more sex, and North Korea is sending poop balloons across the border.


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HUMP DAY!



Some fog to start the day, but sun & in the 70's later today.



We kicked things off with the Wednesday Song, and we recapped last night's action in the NBA & NHL playoffs.



Discussed a list of ways to save money on groceries, and also found out that 1/3rd of Americans think that "doing the dishes" counts as exercise.



Great story about an Army Veteran who saved a couple of guys who could have drowned after their boat sank, and another cool story about six high school seniors in Boston that got $10,000 scholarships!



Talked about Shilo Sanders & also heard some Bush & Candlebox, who will BOTH be in town on Saturday, August 3rd at Copeland Park & Events Center!



The phones are sorta working again, so we were able to play "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning, and we talked about the upcoming Olympic protest in France



And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the dangers of pancakes & tractors, a guy who broke into Buckingham Palace to take a pee, a driving instructor who was drunk while giving a lesson, a turkey hunter that got attacked by a moose, the most arrested man in the world died, a cop who resigned after having sex with a suspect in the back of his cop car, a guy who got naked on an airplane, and a guy who got naked & climbed a Bumblebee statue.


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Ugh. I love & hate long weekends.



Love them for the extra day off…hate them because they come to an inevitable end.



We started today off with a rundown of our Memorial Day activities, and we recapped all the NBA, NHL, & racing action from the long, holiday weekend.



Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of on "National Hamburger Day". It's also "National Brisket Day" today!



Had a great story about a kid in NY that was born without a left hand that recently got a serious upgrade!



Apparently, women are no longer interested in Dad bods…they're looking for rodent-faced men thanks to the new Zendaya film.



Glorious day for Major League Baseball as Angel Hernandez is retiring immediately, and a tough weekend for Mike Tyson!



Take a look in your wallet…your two $1 bills might be worth THOUSANDS!



The phones sorta work, so we were able to talk to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happpy Music", we had stories about an actor who got killed over a catalytic converter, a traffic jam on Mount Everest, a Mayor in MO that had to resign because the cops killed a deaf & blind dog, a man on a cruise ship who jumped into the ocean, a stabbing at a movie theater in MA, a couple of pickpockets who stole an elderly man's wallet & bought a bunch of gift cards, a woman who called 911 so they could tase a raccoon at her house, a guy who's trying to visit every Pizza Ranch in the country, and a wedding reception that ended in gunfire.


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Friday is here, bringing a long, holiday weekend with it.



Have fun, be safe, and remember WHY we get Memorial Day!



Started you off with a look at this weekend's weather, and we got an update on the Scottie Scheffler arrest from last week.



Recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night, and looked ahead to 2026 in Minneapolis when WWE Summerslam comes to the area. Plus, let you know what's new in theaters this weekend, what's on TV, and also laughed at this "Wheel of Fortune" answer from last night's show.



Did you know that most flamingos live to the age of 40, but there's a flamingo in Europe that's 70 years old & just laid her first egg???



Had a story about a heroic bus driver in Canada, and we discussed "Bark Air", a new airline just for dogs!



Shared some Memorial Day stats & info, and we talked about Grumpy Baby. You HAVE to check this kid out.



Doc joined us to talk racing this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Memorial Day travel, some stole Jägermeister, a grizzly that sprayed itself with bear spray, a car that plunged 300 feet off a cliff, a neighborhood in Kansas City that hasn't had mail delivered in months, a daycare that put ankle weights on a kid to slow him down, a woman who got an $88,000 fine for accidentally taking clams from a beach, a #FloridaWoman who assaulted someone with a cinnamon roll, and a neighborhood dispute about water spots on the pavement.


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Best day of the week, weather-wise!



Sunny & 80° with some more rain & thunderstorms expected this weekend.



We discussed our various Memorial Day plans and we recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night. Plus, Angel Reese is also expanding her portfolio.



A recent poll asked people if they pick up pennies on the ground, and another online poll asked men if they would take a penny out of a urinal.



Gross.



Heart-warming story about a grandson who restored his grandpa's old truck.



Have you seen the trailer for the new "Brat Pack" documentary? Looks like it might be pretty good!



We heard Charles Barkley give Caitlin Clark her flowers, and Brian ranted and raved about IPAs being gross, and Bacon-infused products being even grosser.



Talked about a mystery vending machine that was recently seen in Germany, and a shot menu at a bar in DC that includes a beer/shot/scratcher combo for $10.



And Babe Ruth's game-worn jersey from game 3 of the 1932 World Series where he "called his shot" is going up for auction in August & is could get sold for over $30 MILLION!



During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new cruise ship for people who don't want to experience winter, a woman on a plane who refused to help in case of an emergency, a skydiver who dropped his phone from 12,000 feet & it was able to retrieve it without a scratch, a guy who tried jumping onto a killer whale, and a guy who got mailed TWO rattlesnakes!


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