5/2/25 Softball: Fall Creek 15, McDonell 5 (6 innings)

On their home field and looking to split the season series and avenge a one-run loss earlier, the Lady Macks (6-4, 4-3 Western Cloverbelt Conference) gave up two early runs to the Crickets (12-4, 7-0 WCC), but battled back with a run of their own in the bottom of the first.

After that, however, Fall Creek steadily pulled away, continually loading the bases and putting pressure on the McDonell defense. A late comeback bid by the Lady Macks fell short, as they continued into a stretch of four games in three days.

Sophomore Rylie Christianson was 2-3 on the day, including a first inning triple, and fellow sophomore Claire Ruf contributed a big 2 RBI double late in the game.

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5/2/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                                       

          

• Best 5: 3 Recent Funerals; John 13:1
• Happy 60th Birthday, Dean Valentin!
• British Woman is Now the World's Oldest
• Humor in the Headlines
• Empty Bowls Interview with Feed My People Executive Director, Padraig Gallagher
• Best of the Week

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5/1/25 Softball: McDonell Lady Macks 10, Bloomer 3

Looking to keep pace in the conference title race, the Lady Macks (6-3, 4-2 Western Cloverbelt Conference) headed north to face the Blackhawks (7-7, 2-3 WCC) for the second time in 2025.

In a competitive contest, McDonell scored at least one run in every inning but the second, slowly pulling away from Bloomer and earning the season sweep.

Junior Keagan Winger stayed hot at the plate, collecting three hits, and senior Kiara Leinenkugel drove in two runs while slugging a pair of doubles.

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5/1/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                                      

          

• Best 5: Happy Birthday, Heather!; Grad Parties; John 17:26
• Happy Birthday Wake-Up Call to Pam in Fairchild
• Interview with Hope Gospel Mission Community Relations Director, Brett Geboy about Saturday's "Strides for Hope" Run/Walk at Carson Park
• May Is...
• Happy 10th Birthday to Cayden!
• The 4-Second Workout; Derby Horse or Not; Crazy Meals
• 4 Things You Didn't Know Yesterday; Learning a New Language

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4/29/25 Softball: Chippewa Falls 4, Rice Lake 1

The Lady Cards (6-4, 6-1) overcame the 12-strikeout pitching of Rice Lake (7-8, 2-5) senior Kamryn Kunz on their way to a 4-1 win. 

The Cards plated 3 runs in the bottom of the 3rd, two of which scored on a double from sophomore, Laney Henkelmann. Later the Cards got some insurance in the 6th on sophomore Delaney Bero's first varsity HR, as she blasted one over the LF fence.

Though she lost her shutout in the 7th, sophomore pitcher, Violet McIlquham, turned in another gem, striking out 10 and walking only two in securing the complete game win.

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4/30/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                       

                                                                            

          

• Best 5: Bucks Lose; Dreams; Americorps Cuts; John 17:25
• Win It, Wednesday Rounds 1-3(Congrats to Amy in Stanley on winning the Chris Kroeze tickets by guessing Bill Clinton was the first President to Christmas shop online)
• Mastercard & Microsoft want to make it easier to Buy Online

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4/29/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                      

                                                                             Chris Kroeze

          

• Best 5: Differing Storm Reactions; John 17:24
• Birthdays, including Kevin "the Balloon Guy" Schwartz!
• Possible Time-Saving Inventions
• Tuesday Trivia: Rounds 1-3: For 2 Chris Kroeze tickets, "What was Bill Clinton the First President to do"?

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4/27/25 Area Reaction to the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

                                                               Chippewa Valley This Week

 Two people from Eau Claire offer their differing takes on the first 100 days of President Trump's second term. Then, we hear from Mary Kante, the Founder and Principal of Eau Claire Consulting, a global public health firm, on how the humanitarian work of her organization has been severely impacted by the drastic cuts made to USAID. 

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4/28/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                     

          

• Best 5: Potential Severe Weather; "Fight of My Life"-Rend Collective
• 40 Hours of Stand-Up Comedy--Drew Fralick
• Listener Gift for Caleb
• Single-Mom Saturday Recap
• Single-Mom Saturday "Thank You" from Belinda
• The Upcoming Papal Conclave
• Happy Blueberry Pie Day!

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4/25/25 Baseball Doubleheader: Chippewa Falls 5,10 Superior 0,3

The Cardinals (6-3-1, 1-3) swept Superior (5-9) in a twin bill at Gannon Field at Casper Park, 5-0 and 10-3.

In game one sophomore righty, Ryan Dickson, struck out nine in pitching a complete game shutout. The Cards got all the offense they needed with one run in the first, but added four more in the second on their way to the win. In game two the Cards built up a 4-0 lead before the Spartans plated their only three runs of the day in the fifth, but the Cards responded with two more in the bottom of the fifth and four in the sixth to win going away.

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4/25/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                    

          

• Best 5: Giving Up Bread is Hard; Humanity's Moral Shortcomings; Family Conflicts run Deeper; John 17:23
• Previewing Tomorrow's "Single Mom Saturday"
• Humor in the Headlines
• Best of the Week

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4/24/25 Softball: Chippewa Falls 9, Menomonie 4

On an overcast day that threatened rain at any moment, the Lady Cards (5-4, 5-1 Big Rivers Conference) squared off against the Mustangs (9-5, 3-3 BRC), looking for a sweep of the season series.

Chi-Hi started out with a bang, tallying eight runs in the bottom of the first, before the game became a defensive struggle. Menomonie continued to get runners aboard, but the Cards' pitching and defense mostly held the visitors at bay, and Chippewa earned the win and continued to keep pace in the conference race.

Senior second baseman Roz Twyman tallied three hits in four plate appearances, while junior catcher Lauren Shepherd walked three times and collected a hit. Junior pitcher Willa Risinger struck out three and earned the win.

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4/24/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                   

          

• Best 5: Coconut, Raisins, & John 17:22
• Happy 45th Birthday, Danny Gokey!
• We Spend a Whopping $55 Billion a Year on our Pets!
• Try It Again, Thursday: Trivia Winner-Kathy, Carryville(More than 2-thousand people a year go to the ER because they were injured by a houseplant)
• What's Your Favorite Candy Bar and Why?

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4/23/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                  

          

• Best 5: Remembering Mike Sullivan; Weight Loss Wednesday; John 17:21
• Our NFL Draft Insider: Harry Cosell
• Win It, Wednesday: Four Rounds but still no Winner
• Again, Remembering Mike Sullivan

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4/22/25 Baseball Doubleheader: (Game 1) McDonell Macks 10, Fall Creek 0 (6 innings). (Game 2) Fall Creek 9, McDonell 5

Playing two conference games in doubleheader fashion, the Macks (4-3, 2-3 Western Cloverbelt Conference), came out of the gate strong against the Crickets (4-4, 2-1 WCC), run-ruling their opponent in six innings behind a complete game shutout pitching performance and strong two-out hitting.

In Game 2 it was Fall Creek's turn to start the game strong, and after seizing the lead in the bottom of the first they were able to hold off McDonell the rest of the way, earning the split.

Junior pitcher Cael Holm went the distance for the Macks in Game 1 in another very strong outing, while senior right fielder Grant Smiskey and sophomore third baseman Isaac Crawford each collected four hits over the course of the two contests.

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4/22/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                 

          

• Best 5: Show Length; Earth Day--Caring for Creation; John 17:20
• Happy 50th Birthday, Ginny Owens!
• What are the Odds?
• Tuesday Trivia: Rounds 1-3

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4/21/25 Softball: Chippewa Falls 9, Hudson 5

Back on the road, the Lady Cards (3-4, 3-1 Big Rivers Conference) headed west to face the Raiders (3-5, 1-3 BRC), hoping for a sweep of the season series.

Chi-Hi started off strong, plating at least one run in each of the first three innings to take a 4-0 lead, but a grand slam sparked five unanswered runs for Hudson, before a Cardinals rally began with one out in the seventh.

Senior second baseman Roz Twyman tallied three hits, including a game-tying solo homer, and fellow senior Makenna Bauer also collected three hits and drove in a pair of runs. Junior pitcher Willa Risinger and sophomore pitcher Violet Mcllquham fanned 5 batters apiece.

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4/20/25 CVTW: Dems Running for Congress; Teacher Shortage; Vets in Need

                                                              Chippewa Valley This Week

Three Democrats are now running for the 3rd Congressional District Seat currently held by Republican, Derrick Van Orden. Joining Rebecca Cooke this week was Eau Claire City Council President, Emily Berge, and now former Eau Claire City Council member, Laura Benjamin. Plus, we hear from Dr. Stephanie Wall, Director of Learning at Kelly Education, about what they're doing to try and offset the state's teacher shortage. Finally, we tell you about the 7th Annual Veterans in Need Fundraiser going on this Saturday, April 26th, 4-7pm, at Saving Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, benefiting Sofas in Service.

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4/21/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                

          

• Best 5: Pope Francis dead at 88; Easter; John 17:18-19
• Weekend Recap
• Humanoid Robots Run in Half Marathon
• 4 Things You Didn't Know Yesterday

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4/17/25 Baseball: River Falls 1, Chippewa Falls 0

   In a classic pitcher's duel River Falls(5-0, 2-0) edged out Chippewa Falls(3-2-1, 0-2), 1-0, completing a two game sweep of the Cards for the week.

CF Junior, Brady Smith, battled Nebraska-bound RF Senior, Auden Pankonin, every bit of the way, but the Wildcats were able to capitalize on a lead off walk to Landon Mc Quade in the top of the 7th and pinch runner, Quentin Anderson, was able to score the game's only run on a Colten Maves single.

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4/18/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                               

                        

• Best 5: Good Friday; What Represents Darkness in this world?; 30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing; John 17:17
• Easter Candy Favorites
• Kindness Jar Appreciation Call
• Humor in the Headlines
• Congrats to this Week's "Mom's Night Off Winner"-Beth in Eau Claire
• Caleb's Good Friday Reading from John Piper's "The Passion of Jesus Christ" 50 Reasons Christ Suffered & Died"
• Best of the Week

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4/17/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                   

                                                                 

• Best 5: Dealing with Change; Strength Training; Wordle; John 17:15-16
• Question of the Day: What's Your Favorite Fast Food and Why?: Lots of Great Responses with Culver's Overwhelming Coming in as the Most Popular

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4/15/25 Softball: Chippewa Falls 10, Hudson 3

  Scoring in each of the first five innings the Lady Cards(2-4, 2-1) defeated Hudson(2-2, 1-2) 10-3 and moved into a tie for first in the Big Rivers Conference.

The Cards plated their first two runs in the 1st on a single from Sophomore, Laney Henkelman, and then scored two more in the 2nd, one in the 3rd, four in the 4th, and one more in the 5th, while pitcher, Violet Mc Ilquham, struck out six on her way to the win.

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4/16/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                  

                                                                             Govin's Farm
                                                      

• Best 5: Paying Taxes; John 17:13
• Mystery Voice(Jack Black)-Winner: Dan, Eau Claire
• WWIBordle(Grave)-Winner: Marian, Tony
• Govin's Farm Interview: Farmer John

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4/15/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                                                                         

• Best 5: Tax Deadline Day; "Love Them Like Jesus"--Casting Crowns; John 17:13
• A Guide to Holy Week
• Number of the Day
• Mc Donald's Turns 70!
• Tuesday Trivia: Congrats to Sherry in Whitehall who knew the typical person eats about 200lbs. of peanuts in their life
• Crazy Things People have been seen doing while Driving

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4/14/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                                                                                                                        

• Best 5: Chippewa Valley Bee Expo; Curious vs. Nosy; Fantastic Cheesecake; John 17:12 Devotion
• Weekend Recap
• The More You Walk the Longer You'll Live
• Blue Origin Launches with all-female Crew
• Men Need Fashion Help

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4/12/25 Baseball: McDonell Macks 9, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 0

After their bats came alive in the seventh inning the previous night in Cumberland, it was another road trip for the Macks (3-1, 1-1 Western Cloverbelt Conference), who faced strong starting pitching from the Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1 Heart O'North Conference).

In a pitchers' duel, the teams traded scoreless innings for the majority of the contest, until McDonell finally broke through with a lone run in the sixth. The top of the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser order was unable to answer, and once again the Macks' bats exploded in the final frame, plating eight runs to notch a third straight win.

Junior pitcher Cael Holm struck out five Bulldogs while pitching five scoreless innings, and senior shortstop Cooper Mittermeyer reached base all four times he came to the plate, tallying two hits and drawing two walks.

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4/13/25 CVTW: Human Trafficking Summit; Strides for Hope Run/Walk

                                                             Chippewa Valley This Week

America's Future Executive Director, Mary Flynn-O'Neill, and Investigative Journalist and America's Future Board Member, Lara Logan, formerly of  CBS News and "60 Minutes," join us to discuss the April 25-26 "Get in the Fight Wisconsin Summit & Training" to help end child exploitation and trafficking being held at Oasis Church in Eau Claire. Plus, Hope Gospel Mission Executive Director, Sandi Polzin, and their Community Relations Director, Brett Geboy, invite everyone out to their "Strides for Hope" Run/Walk May 3rd at Carson Park in Eau Claire. Polzin and Geboy also tell us the latest about Hope's expanding role in helping Eau Claire's homeless.

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