As always, all of your news, sports and weather are available at KFIZ.com
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Partly sunny with a slight chance for some rain or even an isolated thunderstorm later this afternoon. Hi 76
Tonight... Mostly cloudy, a chance for some more rain or storms. Lo 61
Wednesday... Partly sunny with a chance for rain or storms. Hi 78
Thursday... Mostly sunny. Hi 79
6:40 - History Vault:
36 Years Ago Today - The last combat troops in Vietnam were pulled to return home.
53 Years Ago Today - Minimum wage was raised from 75 cents to $1 an hour by President Eisenhower when he signed the Minimum Wage Act.
157 Years Ago Today - Isaac Singer acquired a patent for his sewing machine. It wasn't the first sewing machine, but it was the first one with a double treadle.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Betty Mauch won a great back to school prize pack and a pair of tickets to the Bristol Rennaissance Fair for knowing that James Jones was the receiver who almost lost his head in last night's Packer pre-season game during the first touchdown reception.
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Casey Affleck 33 - Younger brother to Ben Affleck, has starred in many movies including "Gone Baby, Gone" and "The Assasination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
Pete Sampras 37 - Retired tennis superstar
Sir Mix-A-Lot 45 - Rapper who had the hit "Baby Got Back"
George Hamilton 69 - Actor with that intense tan seen in "Rumor Has It" and many other films.
Country superstar Buck Owens would have been 79 today.
7:50 - Want an Invisibility Cloak?
Apparently, researchers are working on an ACTUAL invisibility cloak. Just like the one you see in Harry Potter. Right now though, they're saying that it's just a tiny amount of the material, but they're hoping that it can eventually get larger so that it can cover military personel and vehicles. The material is manufactured to bend light to render objects invisible to the naked eye. It's being worked on at the University of California.
8:20 - Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center:
Jerry gave us an update on everything that's available from the FDL Area Job and Career Center. Give them a call for more information at 929-3900.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
Jay Merril came in for E.C. Does It presented by E.C. Merril. Jay reminded us to get our furnaces scheduled for a check-up before the cooler fall temperatures come through the state.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/11/08
As always, all of your news, sports and weather are available at KFIZ.com
We've got Milwaukee Brewers baseball this afternoon as they look for the sweep over the Washington Nationals following their exciting, 13-inning win yesterday. Our pre-game coverage begins at 12:30pm this afternoon on KFIZ. Immediately following Brewers coverage, we will then begin pre-game coverage of the Green Bay Packers pre-season opener tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm. Be sure to tune in for all your Packers coverage tonight and all season long here on KFIZ.
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Partly cloudy. Hi 78
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 54
Tuesday... Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hi 73.
Wednesday... Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. Hi 76.
6:40 - History Vault:
79 Years Ago Today - Babe Ruth hit his 500th home run.
74 Years Ago Today - The first prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Federal Prison.
24 Years Ago Today - President Reagan put his foot in his mouth when he was testing a microphone and rather than saying, "Testing" he decided to belt out, "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes!"
16 Years Ago Today - The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, opened in Bloomington, Minnesota.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Jim Ancil correctly knew that the pesky green beetle that has caused various quarantines is known as the Emerald Ash Borer. Jim won a great laundry prize pack as well as a family four pack of tickets to check out the Bristol Renaissance Fair.
7:20 - Music Under the Stars:
Jim Sabel gave us all the information on the final night of Music Under the Stars at Buttermilk Creek Park. Tonight's show features The Real Deal Blues Band. Festivities go from 7pm to 8:30pm tonight and of course, admission is FREE!
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Joe Rogan 41 - Host of TVs "Fear Factor" and also starred in "News Radio"
Richie Ramone 51 - Drummer from rock band "The Ramones"
Joe Jackson 54 - Musician with hits like "Is She Really Going Out With Him"
Hulk Hogan 55 - Popular wrestler from the WWE and WCW who started the "Hulk-a-Mania" Craze in the 80s and 90s and most recently starred in his own reality show, "Hogan Knows Best"
Steve Wozniak 58 - Also know as "The Woz," co-founder of Apple Computers.
7:50 - Batman Tops Box Office Again:
The Dark Knight resumed its reign over the box office for the fourth weekend in a row coming in at a cool $26 million. That puts its nationwide sales since release at over $441 million. It trails only Star Wars and Titanic for the overall sales record. Comedy Pineapple Express opened up in the second spot at $22.4 million and Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor rounds out the top three at $16.1 million.
8:20 - Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County:
Kay Vandervort gave us all of the information on the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County. You can always give them a call at 926-1414. If you need more help with flood relief, you can call the new flood relief center at 322-0422. Kay also reminded us that the deadline for FEMA applications is September 15th, but she suggests that you get those in as soon as possible.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
Katie and Judy came by from the FDL Senior Center to give us all the info on their upcoming events, including "The Big Pig Gig." You can give them a call on any of their wonderful events at 322-3630.
We've got Milwaukee Brewers baseball this afternoon as they look for the sweep over the Washington Nationals following their exciting, 13-inning win yesterday. Our pre-game coverage begins at 12:30pm this afternoon on KFIZ. Immediately following Brewers coverage, we will then begin pre-game coverage of the Green Bay Packers pre-season opener tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm. Be sure to tune in for all your Packers coverage tonight and all season long here on KFIZ.
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Partly cloudy. Hi 78
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 54
Tuesday... Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hi 73.
Wednesday... Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. Hi 76.
6:40 - History Vault:
79 Years Ago Today - Babe Ruth hit his 500th home run.
74 Years Ago Today - The first prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Federal Prison.
24 Years Ago Today - President Reagan put his foot in his mouth when he was testing a microphone and rather than saying, "Testing" he decided to belt out, "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes!"
16 Years Ago Today - The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, opened in Bloomington, Minnesota.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Jim Ancil correctly knew that the pesky green beetle that has caused various quarantines is known as the Emerald Ash Borer. Jim won a great laundry prize pack as well as a family four pack of tickets to check out the Bristol Renaissance Fair.
7:20 - Music Under the Stars:
Jim Sabel gave us all the information on the final night of Music Under the Stars at Buttermilk Creek Park. Tonight's show features The Real Deal Blues Band. Festivities go from 7pm to 8:30pm tonight and of course, admission is FREE!
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Joe Rogan 41 - Host of TVs "Fear Factor" and also starred in "News Radio"
Richie Ramone 51 - Drummer from rock band "The Ramones"
Joe Jackson 54 - Musician with hits like "Is She Really Going Out With Him"
Hulk Hogan 55 - Popular wrestler from the WWE and WCW who started the "Hulk-a-Mania" Craze in the 80s and 90s and most recently starred in his own reality show, "Hogan Knows Best"
Steve Wozniak 58 - Also know as "The Woz," co-founder of Apple Computers.
7:50 - Batman Tops Box Office Again:
The Dark Knight resumed its reign over the box office for the fourth weekend in a row coming in at a cool $26 million. That puts its nationwide sales since release at over $441 million. It trails only Star Wars and Titanic for the overall sales record. Comedy Pineapple Express opened up in the second spot at $22.4 million and Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor rounds out the top three at $16.1 million.
8:20 - Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County:
Kay Vandervort gave us all of the information on the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County. You can always give them a call at 926-1414. If you need more help with flood relief, you can call the new flood relief center at 322-0422. Kay also reminded us that the deadline for FEMA applications is September 15th, but she suggests that you get those in as soon as possible.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
Katie and Judy came by from the FDL Senior Center to give us all the info on their upcoming events, including "The Big Pig Gig." You can give them a call on any of their wonderful events at 322-3630.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/8/08
As always, all your news, sports and weather are available at KFIZ.com
6:17 - Marv's Weather:
Today... Sunny. Hi 79
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 54
Saturday... Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the early morning. Hi 79
Sunday... Mostly sunny. Hi 81
6:40 - History Vault:
42 Years Ago Today - The first successful artificial heart pump was installed by surgeon Michael DeBakey.
39 Years Ago Today - The famous photograph that appears on the cover of the Beatles' album "Abbey Road" was taken.
34 Years Ago Today - President Richard Nixon told Americans that he made mistakes and resigned from the presidency effective August 9th, 1974.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Bob Niederehe won a picnic pack and four tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Fair for knowing that 8-8-08 was expected to bog down the Wisconsin Lottery.
7:20 - Badger State Tractor Pull:
We talked with Glen Barthels about the Badger State Tractor Pull at the Winnebago County Fair tonight at the Grandstand. The Pull gets underway at 7pm this evening.
7:25 C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Odie 30 - Garfield's dopey side-kick.
Joshua Scott Chase 32 - JC from N'Sync was a member of the Mickey Mouse Club before joining the group in the 90s.
The Edge 47 - The U2 guitarists real name is David Evans.
Donny Most 55 - Ralph Malph on "Happy Days"
Larry Wilcox 61 - Officer Jon Baker on "CHiPS"
Dustin Hoffman 71 - Academy Award winning actor from Rain Man, Tootsie, Stranger Than Fiction, and many more.
Jack and Ruby Gebhardt celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, August 5th and they are this week's winner for a Culver's Frozen Custard Cake. They are also registered to win a $500 gift certificate from C.W. Smith Jewelers at the end of the year.
8:20 - Travel Wisconsin:
We talked with Valerie from Travel Wisconsin to get the scoop on all of the wonderful events happening across the state this weekend. You can call at 1-800-432-8747.
9:10 - Behind the Badge:
Officer Steve Olsen brought in crossing guard Jim Schaeve and Lt. Duveneck to give us some information on how to apply to be a crossing guard. You can listen to a podcast of that interview here
6:17 - Marv's Weather:
Today... Sunny. Hi 79
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 54
Saturday... Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the early morning. Hi 79
Sunday... Mostly sunny. Hi 81
6:40 - History Vault:
42 Years Ago Today - The first successful artificial heart pump was installed by surgeon Michael DeBakey.
39 Years Ago Today - The famous photograph that appears on the cover of the Beatles' album "Abbey Road" was taken.
34 Years Ago Today - President Richard Nixon told Americans that he made mistakes and resigned from the presidency effective August 9th, 1974.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Bob Niederehe won a picnic pack and four tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Fair for knowing that 8-8-08 was expected to bog down the Wisconsin Lottery.
7:20 - Badger State Tractor Pull:
We talked with Glen Barthels about the Badger State Tractor Pull at the Winnebago County Fair tonight at the Grandstand. The Pull gets underway at 7pm this evening.
7:25 C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Odie 30 - Garfield's dopey side-kick.
Joshua Scott Chase 32 - JC from N'Sync was a member of the Mickey Mouse Club before joining the group in the 90s.
The Edge 47 - The U2 guitarists real name is David Evans.
Donny Most 55 - Ralph Malph on "Happy Days"
Larry Wilcox 61 - Officer Jon Baker on "CHiPS"
Dustin Hoffman 71 - Academy Award winning actor from Rain Man, Tootsie, Stranger Than Fiction, and many more.
Jack and Ruby Gebhardt celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, August 5th and they are this week's winner for a Culver's Frozen Custard Cake. They are also registered to win a $500 gift certificate from C.W. Smith Jewelers at the end of the year.
8:20 - Travel Wisconsin:
We talked with Valerie from Travel Wisconsin to get the scoop on all of the wonderful events happening across the state this weekend. You can call at 1-800-432-8747.
9:10 - Behind the Badge:
Officer Steve Olsen brought in crossing guard Jim Schaeve and Lt. Duveneck to give us some information on how to apply to be a crossing guard. You can listen to a podcast of that interview here
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/7/08
As always, your news, sports and weather are available at KFIZ.com
6:17 - Karl's AMAZING weather:
Today... Partly cloudy. Hi 79
Tonight... Mostly clear. Lo 55
Friday... Sunny. Hi 78
Saturday... Sunny. Hi 80
6:40 - History Vault:
49 Years Ago Today - the first image of Earth seen from space was transmitted by the Explorer VI satellite.
38 Years Ago Today - Christine McVie joined her husband John McVie as a member of Fleetwood Mac, becoming the first female member of the group.
22 Years Ago Today - Ted Turner purchased MGM for $1.5 billion.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Mary Searl won a "School Firsts" prize pack and four tickets to the Bristol Rennaissance Fair for knowing that Joe Namath was the quarterback who lead the New York Jets to a Super Bowl victory in 1969.
7:20 - FDL Seafood Co.
Brian Carter checked in to let us know all about the delicious seafood that he has available this weekend at Fond du Lac Seafood. Give him a call at 517-8862 to get your orders in!
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Charlize Theron 33 - Academy Award winning actress who won the award for her role in Monster. Also appeared in The Italian Job, Trapped, and more.
David Duchovny 48 - Played FBI agent Fox Mulder on the hit TV show "The X-Files"
Wayne Knight 53 - Best known for his role as Newman on TV's "Seinfeld."
BJ Thomas 66 - Born again Christian singer with hits such as "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
Garrison Keillor 66 - Host of the radio show "A Prairie Home Companion"
7:48 - Ticket Window Thursday:
Jerry Schaefer won two tickets to the Brewers-Astros game on August 19th for knowing that Ned Yost spent 12 seasons as a coach for the Atlanta Braves prior to being hired by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002.
8:20 - Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce:
Sue gave us an update on what's happening at the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Ripon Chamber be sure to give them a call at 920-748-6764.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
It's Outdoors Thursday presented by Dutch's Trading Post with Bob Hasse. Bob welcomed in Mike Damm to discuss the Fishing Has No Boundries for Fond du Lac. If you'd like to help out at all, be sure to call Mike at 922-0763.
6:17 - Karl's AMAZING weather:
Today... Partly cloudy. Hi 79
Tonight... Mostly clear. Lo 55
Friday... Sunny. Hi 78
Saturday... Sunny. Hi 80
6:40 - History Vault:
49 Years Ago Today - the first image of Earth seen from space was transmitted by the Explorer VI satellite.
38 Years Ago Today - Christine McVie joined her husband John McVie as a member of Fleetwood Mac, becoming the first female member of the group.
22 Years Ago Today - Ted Turner purchased MGM for $1.5 billion.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Mary Searl won a "School Firsts" prize pack and four tickets to the Bristol Rennaissance Fair for knowing that Joe Namath was the quarterback who lead the New York Jets to a Super Bowl victory in 1969.
7:20 - FDL Seafood Co.
Brian Carter checked in to let us know all about the delicious seafood that he has available this weekend at Fond du Lac Seafood. Give him a call at 517-8862 to get your orders in!
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Charlize Theron 33 - Academy Award winning actress who won the award for her role in Monster. Also appeared in The Italian Job, Trapped, and more.
David Duchovny 48 - Played FBI agent Fox Mulder on the hit TV show "The X-Files"
Wayne Knight 53 - Best known for his role as Newman on TV's "Seinfeld."
BJ Thomas 66 - Born again Christian singer with hits such as "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
Garrison Keillor 66 - Host of the radio show "A Prairie Home Companion"
7:48 - Ticket Window Thursday:
Jerry Schaefer won two tickets to the Brewers-Astros game on August 19th for knowing that Ned Yost spent 12 seasons as a coach for the Atlanta Braves prior to being hired by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002.
8:20 - Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce:
Sue gave us an update on what's happening at the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Ripon Chamber be sure to give them a call at 920-748-6764.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
It's Outdoors Thursday presented by Dutch's Trading Post with Bob Hasse. Bob welcomed in Mike Damm to discuss the Fishing Has No Boundries for Fond du Lac. If you'd like to help out at all, be sure to call Mike at 922-0763.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/6/08
As always, all of your news, sports and weather are available at KFIZ.com
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Partly sunny with a slight chance of storms this afternoon. Hi 83
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 57
Thursday... Mostly sunny. Hi 80
Friday... Hi 78
6:40 - History Vault:
63 years ago today an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.
48 years ago today Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. The performance helped launch the monster dance craze.
6:50 - News Quiz:
Barb Ott won a great Pilsbury cookie jar and a family four pack of tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Fair for correctly knowing that Paris Hilton was the blonde celebrity who delivered a commercial jab to Presidential candidate John McCain.
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Adrianne Curry 26 - The first season winner of America's Next Top Model and now married to Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight.
Soleil Moon Frye 32 - Punky from TV's Punky Brewster.
Geri Halliwell 36 - Former Spice Girl "Ginger Spice"
Lucille Ball was born today bak in 1911. She, of course, was the star of I Love Lucy.
8:20 - Officer Steve Olsen and National Night Out:
National Night Out will be held at Buttermilk Creek Park tomorrow afternoon/evening from 4 to 8pm. It's free fun for the entire family. There will be a rock wall, finger painting, a bounce house and much, much more. For more details and other community events, be sure to visit the Bank of Fond du Lac Community Calendar on KFIZ.com
9:10 - After Breakfast:
We chatted with Brenda Goodex from the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce about the Agri-Business Council. For more information on their Ag Ambassador program or their golf outing coming up on August 20th, you can give them a call at 921-9500.
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Partly sunny with a slight chance of storms this afternoon. Hi 83
Tonight... Partly cloudy. Lo 57
Thursday... Mostly sunny. Hi 80
Friday... Hi 78
6:40 - History Vault:
63 years ago today an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.
48 years ago today Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. The performance helped launch the monster dance craze.
6:50 - News Quiz:
Barb Ott won a great Pilsbury cookie jar and a family four pack of tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Fair for correctly knowing that Paris Hilton was the blonde celebrity who delivered a commercial jab to Presidential candidate John McCain.
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Adrianne Curry 26 - The first season winner of America's Next Top Model and now married to Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight.
Soleil Moon Frye 32 - Punky from TV's Punky Brewster.
Geri Halliwell 36 - Former Spice Girl "Ginger Spice"
Lucille Ball was born today bak in 1911. She, of course, was the star of I Love Lucy.
8:20 - Officer Steve Olsen and National Night Out:
National Night Out will be held at Buttermilk Creek Park tomorrow afternoon/evening from 4 to 8pm. It's free fun for the entire family. There will be a rock wall, finger painting, a bounce house and much, much more. For more details and other community events, be sure to visit the Bank of Fond du Lac Community Calendar on KFIZ.com
9:10 - After Breakfast:
We chatted with Brenda Goodex from the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce about the Agri-Business Council. For more information on their Ag Ambassador program or their golf outing coming up on August 20th, you can give them a call at 921-9500.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/5/08
It's the Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 edition of the Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. As always, all of your news, sports, and weather are available at KFIZ.com
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Mostly Sunny. Hi 85
Tonight... Mostly Clear. Lo 62
Wednesday... Mostly Sunny. Hi 83
Thursday... Mostly Sunny. Hi 81
6:40 - Today in History:
87 Years Ago Today - The first play-by-play coverage of a baseball game occured over the radio on KDKA in Pittsburgh. That game was between the Pittsburgh Corsairs and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pittsburgh won the game by the way, 8-5.
51 Years Ago Today - American Bandstand was first nationally broadcasted coast-to-coast. Dick Clark got America on its feet when he played "Whole Lotta Shakin" by Jerry Lee Lewis, the first record ever played on American Bandstand.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Matt George won a great back to school prize pack for knowing the Ryan Braun earned the NL Player of the Month honors for July.
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Tawny Kitaen 47 - You may remember Tawny from the music video for Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again." She was the one rolling around on the cars...
Maureen McCormick 52 - She played Marcia on The Brady Bunch and was also the voice of Peppermint Patty on some of the early 1960s Peanuts specials.
Neil Armstrong 78 - He, of course, was the first man to step foot on the moon back in 1969.
8:20 - Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center:
Jerry from the FDL Area Job and Career Center checked in to give us the latest that they have to offer. Give them a call for more information at 920-929-3900.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
Wade Bates recorded an interview with the new WLA Boys Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Hoffman. The absolute best high school play-by-play and coverage is right here on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ.
6:17 - Karl's Weather:
Today... Mostly Sunny. Hi 85
Tonight... Mostly Clear. Lo 62
Wednesday... Mostly Sunny. Hi 83
Thursday... Mostly Sunny. Hi 81
6:40 - Today in History:
87 Years Ago Today - The first play-by-play coverage of a baseball game occured over the radio on KDKA in Pittsburgh. That game was between the Pittsburgh Corsairs and the Philadelphia Athletics. Pittsburgh won the game by the way, 8-5.
51 Years Ago Today - American Bandstand was first nationally broadcasted coast-to-coast. Dick Clark got America on its feet when he played "Whole Lotta Shakin" by Jerry Lee Lewis, the first record ever played on American Bandstand.
6:50 - KFIZ News Quiz:
Matt George won a great back to school prize pack for knowing the Ryan Braun earned the NL Player of the Month honors for July.
7:25 - C.W. Smith Birthdays:
Tawny Kitaen 47 - You may remember Tawny from the music video for Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again." She was the one rolling around on the cars...
Maureen McCormick 52 - She played Marcia on The Brady Bunch and was also the voice of Peppermint Patty on some of the early 1960s Peanuts specials.
Neil Armstrong 78 - He, of course, was the first man to step foot on the moon back in 1969.
8:20 - Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center:
Jerry from the FDL Area Job and Career Center checked in to give us the latest that they have to offer. Give them a call for more information at 920-929-3900.
9:10 - After Breakfast:
Wade Bates recorded an interview with the new WLA Boys Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Hoffman. The absolute best high school play-by-play and coverage is right here on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Breakfast Club 8/4/08
I know that I haven't blogged in AGES, and I apologize for that. Beginning this week, look for me to blog more here on KFIZ. I'm going to begin by trying to keep up to date blogging similar to how Wade does it everyday while I'm filling in for the Breakfast Club. I'm not quite as multi-functional as Wade, but I'll do my best! For those of you who are waiting for Wade Bates to return, don't worry, he'll be back next Wednesday. You'll just have to put up with me until then!
As always, your latest news, weather and sports are available at KFIZ.com
6:17am - Karl's Weather:
TODAY... Partly sunny with a chance for some thunderstorms, High 85
TONIGHT... Partly cloudy and a chance for more storms, Low 66
TUESDAY... Partly sunny and more storms possible, High 83
WEDNESDAY... Finally clearing up with mostly sunny skies, High 82
6:50am - News Quiz:
Alice Fields won a Toaster Struddel prize pack with delicious struddel and some breakfast plates as well for knowing that the Fond du Lac County Airport will begin its Flight for Life service today.
7:20am - Music Under the Stars:
Jim Sabel gave us the details on The Groeschel Band who will be playing for Music Under the Stars tonight at Buttermilk Creek Park. They'll be playing tonight from 7 to 8:30pm. There's no reason to not attend since it's a FREE concert. Concessions will also be available.
7:25am - CW Smith Birthdays:
Roger Clemens a.k.a. "The Rocket" turns 46.
Lauren Tom, who voices Amy Wong on Futurama turns 47.
Billy Bob Thornton from Armageddon, Monster's Ball, Bad Santa and more turns 53.
Helen Thomas, the "grand dame" of White House journalism turns 88.
7:50am - Bronze the Fonz:
The stage is set for the August 19th "Bronze the Fonz" celebration in Milwaukee. A new statue of Fonzie from the 1970s TV show "Happy Days," set in Milwaukee, will be dedicated that day on the east side of the city's downtown Riverwalk. Events include the official unveiling of the statue, a parade and free Fonzie baseball cards for everyone attending that night's Brewers-Astros game. The parade will also feature Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz, and most of the cast from "Happy Days" riding in vintage automobiles.
8:20am - Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County
Kay Vandervort came to the studio to fill us in on volunteer opportunities throughout the county. She brought in guest, Laurice Freeman, to fill us in on the National Night Out on Thursday evening from 4-8pm at Buttermilk Creek Park. For more information on the Volunteer Center or to volunteer for any of their opportunities, call 926-1414.
9:10am - Fond du Lac Senior Center
Dottie and Judy stopped by for After Breakfast today to tell us all about their Big Pig Gig and MANY other events that they have going on at the Fond du Lac Senior Center. For info on their events, you can call 322-3630.
As always, your latest news, weather and sports are available at KFIZ.com
6:17am - Karl's Weather:
TODAY... Partly sunny with a chance for some thunderstorms, High 85
TONIGHT... Partly cloudy and a chance for more storms, Low 66
TUESDAY... Partly sunny and more storms possible, High 83
WEDNESDAY... Finally clearing up with mostly sunny skies, High 82
6:50am - News Quiz:
Alice Fields won a Toaster Struddel prize pack with delicious struddel and some breakfast plates as well for knowing that the Fond du Lac County Airport will begin its Flight for Life service today.
7:20am - Music Under the Stars:
Jim Sabel gave us the details on The Groeschel Band who will be playing for Music Under the Stars tonight at Buttermilk Creek Park. They'll be playing tonight from 7 to 8:30pm. There's no reason to not attend since it's a FREE concert. Concessions will also be available.
7:25am - CW Smith Birthdays:
Roger Clemens a.k.a. "The Rocket" turns 46.
Lauren Tom, who voices Amy Wong on Futurama turns 47.
Billy Bob Thornton from Armageddon, Monster's Ball, Bad Santa and more turns 53.
Helen Thomas, the "grand dame" of White House journalism turns 88.
7:50am - Bronze the Fonz:
The stage is set for the August 19th "Bronze the Fonz" celebration in Milwaukee. A new statue of Fonzie from the 1970s TV show "Happy Days," set in Milwaukee, will be dedicated that day on the east side of the city's downtown Riverwalk. Events include the official unveiling of the statue, a parade and free Fonzie baseball cards for everyone attending that night's Brewers-Astros game. The parade will also feature Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz, and most of the cast from "Happy Days" riding in vintage automobiles.
8:20am - Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County
Kay Vandervort came to the studio to fill us in on volunteer opportunities throughout the county. She brought in guest, Laurice Freeman, to fill us in on the National Night Out on Thursday evening from 4-8pm at Buttermilk Creek Park. For more information on the Volunteer Center or to volunteer for any of their opportunities, call 926-1414.
9:10am - Fond du Lac Senior Center
Dottie and Judy stopped by for After Breakfast today to tell us all about their Big Pig Gig and MANY other events that they have going on at the Fond du Lac Senior Center. For info on their events, you can call 322-3630.
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