10/18/25 WIAA 8-Player Playoff Football, Level 1: McDonell 62, New Auburn 13

In their playoff opener, the McDonell Macks (8-1, 6-1 North Central - East Conference) got an early stop and promptly scored on their first play from scrimmage - and never looked back. 

The Trojans (5-5, 4-3 North Central - West Conference) battled, but could not keep pace with the potent McDonell attack, as multiple players scored two or more touchdowns.

WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Senior RB Dawson Moulton scored twice on the ground and caught a touchdown pass while also recording an interception, and fellow senior RB/LB Eli Stepp also tallied two rushing TDs. Senior QB Cael Holm threw for 4 touchdowns, three of them to junior WR Luke Andersen..

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10/17/25 Football: Chippewa Falls 36, Menomonie 6

On the road in Williams Stadium, where they had not won since 2007, the Chippewa Falls Cardinals (4-5, 3-4 Big Rivers Conference) faced not only the regular season and conference finale, but also a do-or-die game for their postseason chances.

The Mustangs (4-5, 2-5 BRC), moved the ball effectively early in the contest and eventually scored the game's first touchdown to taka a 6-0 lead. The Cards battled back, knotting the game at six heading into halftime, with Menomonie set to receive the second half kick.

In the third quarter, however, the contest turned dramatically, as Chi-Hi capitalized on an early turnover and began to dominate on the ground, pitching a shutout in the second half and scoring 30 additional unanswered points to notch a resounding victory in one of the state's oldest rivalries. 

WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Senior Noah King, typically a standout on the offensive line, made multiple splash plays on defense as well, while junior Talen Shilts tallied a trio of touchdowns, all in the second half.

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10/16/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                          

• First Thoughts: Life Expectancy; Cancer/Smoking; "God's Love Letters to You: Day 10-2Chronicles: Strugggle to Trust Me"
• Pastor Appreciation Day--Calls from Dave in Kennan, Ron in Hawkins, Bev in Chippewa Falls, Julie in Eau Claire, Dwanna in Augusta, Greenwood, Jan in Chippewa Falls, Mike in Barron, Jim in Eleva, Samantha in Menomonie, Sherry in Whitehall, and Brookly & Emmit in Eau Claire 

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10/15/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                         

• First Thoughts: "God's Love Letters to You: Day 9-1Samuel: Moving from Emptiness to Holiness...to Laughter"
• Congrats to Linda in Chippewa Falls for Winning $25 in goodies at C & J's Candy Store and Scoop Shoppe in Menomonie for knowing almost half of ment say they MAKE THEIR BED daily.
• Brewers Talk--Caleb & Halvo
• Govin's Farm Fun Fall Activities--Farmer John
• Less Screens, More Walking

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10/14/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                        

• Strange Animal Laws that are No Longer on the Books
• Tuesday Trivia: Rounds 1-3: What do almost half of men say they do daily?

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10/12/25 CVTW: HeartWorks Opens World HQ in Eau Claire

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Heartworksinc.org

This week's show is devoted entirely to the Eau Claire opening of the World Headquarters of HeartWorks, a nonprofit advancing therapies for congenital heart disease(CHD). This marks a bold expansion in CHD research, clinical manufacturing, and innovation with a vision to make the Midwest a hub for advancing care for the 1 in 100 fanilies impacted by CHD.

We hear from CEO and Co-Founder, Tim Nelson, and his brother, President and COO, Matt Nelson, both Osseo natives. We also hear from the President and CEO of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, David Minor, and HeartWorks' Director of Development, Kim Way.

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10/13/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                       

• First Thoughts: Sherry's Joke; TIH; "God's Love Letters to You"--Day 8, "Ruth: My Love Can Overcome All Obstacles"
• Oct. Connect Month: Listener Letters
• Weekend Recap
• Reading "Home for the Holidays" Stories
• Kid Dictionary

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10/10/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                      

• First Thoughts: Sandi on a Bench; TIH; "God's Love Letters to You": Day 7, Judges: Understanding Authentic Love
• Interview with Hope Gospel Mission Exec. Dir., Sandi Polzin near the end of her 17th consecutive hour on a bench in downtown Eau Claire
• Week 2 of our "Ultimate Cheesehead Contest" with Kevin, Eau Claire
• Humor in the Headlines
• Best of the Week

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10/9/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                     

• Thanks for Your Support on Partner Pledge Day; TIH; "God's Love Letters to You," Day 6, Joshua: Victory Requires Discernment
• Interview with Hope Gospel Mission Exec. Dir, Sandi Polzin, on "Conversations from a Bench," as she begins 24 hours on a downtown Eau Claire park bench to call attention to homelessness
• Try It Again, Thursday: Rounds 1 and 2
• Di Giornio's Thanksgiving Day Pizza
• 4 Things You Didn't Know Yesterday

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10/10/25 Football: Hudson 28, Chippewa Falls 15

At Dorais Field for the regular season home finale, the Chippewa Falls Cardinals (3-5, 2-4 Big Rivers Conference) moved the ball on their first drive, but punted in plus territory, giving way to a Hudson offense that promptly began a lengthy drive of their own, capped off with the game's first score.

The Raiders (7-1, 5-1 BRC), still vying for a conference championship, were then handed a gift when Chi-Hi fumbled deep in their own territory. The visitors capitalized, and were soon up 14-0, stretching the advantage to 21-0 before a late Cardinals score pulled them closer. 

In the second half, the Cards tightened up on D, but were unable to get a final stop in the fourth, as they saw a 2-game win streak come to a close.

WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Senior Collin Clary did a little - and sometimes a lot - of everything on the night, making impact plays as a punter, wildcat QB, and pass rusher.

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10/8/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                    

• Recapping First 31 Pledges
• Tammy in Cameron gets us to 40 Pledges
• Nancy in Barron, listening in Madison, gives from there
• The 21 Shows Sponsored by WWIB, Inc.
• List of Pledgers and Striving for 75 by 9am
• 76 Pledges by 9!

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10/7/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                   

• First Thoughts: Today in History; "God's Love Letters to You: Day Five-Deuteronomy: I'm Faithful to You Anyway"
• Handwriting Improves Children's Intelligence
• Tuesday Trivia: Rounds 1-3

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10/5/25 CVTW: On a Bench; FAFSA; Confident Christianity

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Hope Gospel Mission's Community Relations Coordinator, Brett Geboy, talks about HGM Executive Director, Sandi Polzin's "Conversations on a Bench," running for 24 hours starting 2pm Oct. 9th raising attention and awareness to homelessness. Meanwhile, four Education leaders(Jay Rothman, Pres., Universiteis of WI; Michael Carney, Interim Chancellor, UW-Eau Claire; Mike Johnson, Supt., Eau Claire Area School Dist; Jeff Holmes, Supt, Chippewa Falls Area School Dist) let students interested in college know that the FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) website is up and running for college next fall. They say the system has been dramatically simplified and it's better to apply sooner than later. Finally, Jacob's Well Senior Pastor, Paul Berthiaume, talks about the Oct. 11th "Confident Christianity" conference being held at Jacob's Well with guest speaker, Greg Koukl, who'll also speak at their weekend services.

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10/6/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                  

• First Thoughts: Weekend; TIH; "Numbers: Persevering on the Rough Road to My Party" devotion from "God's Love Letters to You"
• Weekend Recap
• Jeremy Camp's Song Set
• 10-Minute Daily Conversation can Strengthen Your Marriage
• Send in Your "Home for the Holidays" Stories Through Friday!

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10/3/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                  

• The Ultimate Cheesehead Contest
• Humor in the Headlines
• Happy Bithday, Lindsey(from Caleb)!
• Best of the Week

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10/3/25 Football: Chippewa Falls 35, D.C. Everest 14

After another long bus ride, the Chippewa Falls Cardinals (3-4, 2-3 Big Rivers Conference) again started out hot, scoring the game's first fourteen points to silence the Homecoming crowd at Stiehm Stadium.

The Evergreens (4-3, 4-1 Wisconsin Valley Conference), who had won four straight games, responded with two long scoring drives to come within a touchdown at the half, but couldn't get out of their own way with penalties and turnovers. After the break, Chi-Hi defense pitched a second half shutout as the Cards kept themselves in the playoff hunt

WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
For a second straight week, senior RB/WR Jaylyn Smith tallied a hat trick of touchdowns, scoring twice on the ground and a third time on a TD reception, while also picking off a pass on defense.

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10/2/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                 

• First Thoughts: TIH; "God's Love Letters to You: Day Two: Exodus--"Consider the Lengths I go to just to be with you"
• Try It Again, Thursday: 3 Rounds before Barb Lund in La Crosse correctly guessed "Shower Curtain" to win the Anne Wilson "God Story" T-Shirt & the Josef's Cheesecake Cupcake
• Poor Sleep can Age Your Brain by a Year

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10/1/25 Morning Show Highlights!

                

• First Thoughts: What do you mean just, "okay"?; "I have a Plan: Trust Me"(Genesis) devotion from "God's Love Letters to You"--Dr. Larry Crabb
• Win It, Wednesday: Four Rounds
• October Is...
• October Audio Connect from Sherry in Whitehall

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9/30/25 Morning Show Highlights!

               

• First Thoughts: Monday's Tiredness; John 13:22 devo from "Notes from the Upper Room"
• Special Events/Number of the Day
• Strange Cheese
• Tuesday Trivia: 3 Rounds

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9/28/25 CVTW: Governor's Race; Sextortion Seminar

                                                                    Chippewa Valley This Week

As businessman Bill Berrien gets out of the Republican race for Governor, we hear from Rep. Tom Tiffany who joins the GOP field. We also hear from three of the Democratic candidates for Governor: Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley; State Sen., Kelda Roys; and State Rep. Francesca Hong. With Planned Parenthood of WI halting all abortion appointments Oct. 1st we hear from OB-GYN, Dr. Kristen Lyerly and WI Family Action Pres, Daniel Denger. We preview Wed. night's free "Protecting Our Youth: Understanding Sextortion" event being hosted by area law enforcement at the EC Event District, from 4:30-8pm, as we hear from Brittney & Luke Bird of Kronenwetter, John DeMay of Michigan, and Detective Chaz Walton of the Eau Claire Police Dept. Finally, Thomas Burhans of Superior weighs in on ongoing utility rate hikes.

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9/29/25 Morning Show Highlights!

              

• First Thoughts: Packers Tie; Secrets to Longevity; 1Peter 1:3-4 devotion from 365promises.com
• Happy 18th Birthday, Grayson!
• Weekend Recap; Debuting Michael W. Smith's New Song, "Kingdom Come"
• Subtitles
• Mistakes People Make in Their 20's
• Get in Your "Home for the Holidays" Entries by Oct. 10th

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9/26/25 Football: Chippewa Falls 35, Superior 0

After a long bus ride north, the Chippewa Falls Cardinals (2-4, 1-3 Big Rivers Conference) came out of the gate strong, garnering a turnover on downs on the game's first drive, then marching down for an early one-score advantage.

The Spartans (0-6, 0-4 BRC), who were celebrating both their Hall of Fame Night and Homecoming, played hard throughout, but could not keep pace with the Cards, who controlled the line of scrimmage in the running game, led by a standout performance from multiple members of their offensive line.

WOGO "RadioActive" Award Watch:
Senior RB/WR Jaylyn Smith was a force to be reckoned with, scoring twice on the ground and a third time on a TD reception, while sophomore LB Ryan Zenner was all over the field on defense, making his presence felt on multiple plays.

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9/26/25 Morning Show Highlights!

             

• First Thoughts: What's Up with Next Week's Big War Dept. Meeting?; Today in History; John 13:21 Devotion from "Notes from the Upper Room"
• Most(& Least) Respected Professions
• Humor in the Headlines
• Best of the Week

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9/25 25 Morning Show Highlights!

            

• First Thoughts: Question of the Day; TIH; Devo on John 13:20 from "Notes from the Upper Room"
• What's an Athletic Accomplishment You're Proud of? Listener Answers from the likes of Jan in Chippewa Falls, Julie in Eau Claire, Mark in Eau Claire, and Cheri in Osseo
• Class Action Suit vs. Reese's is Tossed

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9/24/25 Morning Show Highlights!

           

• First Thoughts: Jimmy Kimmel Returns; Another Wrong Rapture Prediction; "Off Course" devo from "On This Day"
• Win It, Wednesday--Four Rounds Continued from Tuesday Trivia--Julie in Rice Lake won two tickets to the Oct. 11th Jeremy Camp Concert

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9/23/25 Morning Show Highlights!

          

• First Thoughts: First Full Day of Autumn; TIH; "Fulton St. Revival" from "On This Day"
• Eat Your Broccoli
• Tuesday Trivia for a Pair of Oct. 11th, Jeremy Camp, Concert Tickets at The Pablo Center in Eau Claire

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9/21/25 CVTW: Area Fallout Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk

                                                                   Chippewa Valley This Week

Rep. Derrick Van Orden(R-Prairie du Chien)

We cover some of the area fallout following the Sept. 9th assassination of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, beginning with an online petition from the non-profit, Eau Claire in the Know, calling for the resignation of Eau Claire City Council members, Aaron Brewster and Joshua Miller, because of comments they made on social media immediately following Kirk's death. And in a related story we hear from Congressman Derrick Van Orden regarding a bill he introduced this week aimed at withholding federal funding from select communities like Eau Claire. We also hear from Eau Claire City Manager, Stephanie Hirsch, and Eau Claire City Council President and Democratic Congressional candidate, Emily Berge, courtesy of WQOW and WEAU.

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