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The Cost of Tailgating Over the Goalposts
New numbers from Wells Fargo today.... the costs of tailgating, up 'substantially' this year as travel related and food cost are hit by inflation. The report finds travel costs are the biggest price gouge because of high ga$ prices. Iconic tailgating fare in demand with some supplies lacking; beer prices up almost 5% since this time last year, grocery prices have jumped 13%. But how about…
Baby Naming Contest Fun ;)
There's a new baby Siamang at the Virginia Zoo! Baby still bonding with momma but was born at the end of June so still clinging to her, zookeepers unable to determine the sex of the new wee one. Therefore they are asking for gender-neutral names in an auction fundraiser they're sponsoring to name the new baby! The adorable endangered ape is a tree-dwelling primate found throughout forests in…
This Could End a Family
Mia is our plaintiff in this episode of Country Courthouse. She sold/gave her younger brother Charlie an almost brand new really nice leather couch. He paid a symbolic, $50- which the sofa was obviously worth way more-  Charlie, our defendant, found $500 ca$h hidden in the cushions! He called her to thank her - thinking it was a gift. She was like.... no way! That was my hidden emergency cash…
Domino's Fall in Italy -
Well they gave it a formidable run but after 7 years Domino's fall in Italy. The Michigan based pizza chain failed to catch on with the land that originally brought us pizza. Domino's 29 stores in Italy now shuttered as the Americanized version of their staple go-to fails to catch on ;( Domino's sites stiff competition from Italian pizzerias, region and local restaurants - many of which now…
Frank THE Ray
Fish and Jen chat with Frank Ray about his new album, his first record deal and why he left the stage at Q106 Storyteller's Jam 29
Should This Guy Call the Cops?
John is our plaintiff in the case of Country Courthouse. He is upset about a guy in his neighborhood who rides his bike and 'walks' his dog at the same time with the dog on a leash running alongside his bicycle -  John says it's wrong because the dog struggles and is unable to stop running. Ben,our defendant and the dog's owner says he knows his dog and it's no big deal. He knows the dog's…
Back to you know what planning.....
As we continue our summer worshipping.... just a quick heads up because it's relevant for all the families in our Q-106 family... pretty tight for back-to-school budgeting across the board for this fall. Several stories this week about spending as parents focus on basics, trading down to less expensive choices and brands and keeping the household budget afloat. It's a lot. To make the impact…
Happy Animal Story ;)
Madison Police on patrol in Middleton this week receive a call from dispatch about an animal in distress. With officer body -cams you can watch the video now posted on the Madison PD's social media. Police officers helped to free a raccoon with his head stuck inside a jar of mayonnaise. They had to cut the plastic to get him out. There were no injuries to officers or Mr. Raccoon. He quickly…
That's My Baby and Not Your Decision
Chelsea is a new mom with an infant born recently. Before the birth she thought she'd made it perfectly clear to friends and family to please NOT post anything about the birth, the baby, the name, photos etc - ANYthing, please do not post anything until we do. Meaning she and her husband Mac -- whose sister -- Penny, DID indeed post well... basically everything. Photos of her first visit with…
CMA Fest 2022 Tonight -
The three hour long special filmed during the annual CMA Fest in June in Nashville airs tonight on ABC-TV at 7p CT. Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King, country music's hottest event of the summer features epic performances by some of the biggest stars. The show will air tonight, Wednesday, August 3rd on ABC and then available to stream as of tomorrow on HULU.  Plenty of our favorite…