Thursday, April 24, 2025

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?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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

Monday, April 21, 2025

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.

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

Friday, April 18, 2025

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

Thursday, April 17, 2025

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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

Monday, April 14, 2025

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

Saturday, April 12, 2025

4/12/25 Softball: 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.

Friday, April 11, 2025

4/11/25 Softball: Baldwin-Woodville 11, McDonell Lady Macks 7

After waiting another week between games, the Lady Macks (2-1, 0-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) hit the road west to face the Blackhawks (3-1, 2-0 Middle Border Conference). McDonell game out of the gate hot, sending all nine batters to the plate in the top of the first and plating five runs.

The home team responded with 11 consecutive runs of their own, and a late rally by the Lady Macks came up a bit short.

Sophomore Rylie Christianson clubbed a solo home for the second game in a row and also pitched well in relief, while fellow sophomores Kelsey Bremness and Claire Ruf each collected two hits.

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4/11/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Happy Friday!; Eau Claire Jazz Crawl; Romans 13:11-14
Lori, Grateful Free Fuel Friday Winner!
Final Day of Fundraising for "Single Mom Saturday"!
Happy 12th Birthday to Gideon!
Free Fuel Friday Winners--Stephanie, Jim Falls & Lexi, Menomonie
Mom's Night Off Winner--Barb, Chippewa Falls

Thursday, April 10, 2025

4/10/25 Softball: McDonell Macks 10, Stanley-Boyd 0 (5 innings)

After dropping a heartbreaker on the road in a walk-off on Tuesday night, it was finally time for the home opener for the Macks (1-1, 1-1 Western Cloverbelt Conference), who came out of the gate strong against the Orioles (1-3, 1-1 WCC), plating 4 runs in the bottom of the first.

Backed by a sparkling starting pitching performance and some slick fielding despite the rain, McDonell continued to extend their lead throughout the contest, eventually ending the game early in run-rule fashion.

Junior pitcher Cael Holm walked the leadoff batter in the first and then settled into a strong performance, striking out five. Senior left fielder Alan Meinen led the team with two RBI.

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4/10/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Bees, Brains, and Bonhoeffer
Single Mom Saturday: Great Support from Bob in Rice Lake in honor of Maureen Bielmeier and her last day working at the hospital in Rice Lake
Single Mom Saturday: Working our way ever close to $15,000!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

4/9/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Brain Health Bingo; Romans 13:8-10
Single Mom Saturday Fundraising: Deeply Grateful for Generous Support
Single Mom Saturday: Closing the Gap on Meeting the $6100 Raised by our Generous Business Sponsors

4/8/25 Softball: Chippewa Falls 2, Eau Claire North 1

The Lady Cards(1-1, 1-0) came out on top in a tremendous pitcher's duel between Chippewa Falls junior, Willa Risinger, and Eau Claire North(0-5, 01) senior, Ally Quashnick, who struck out 11.

All the scoring came from two home runs, the first of which came from CF junior catcher, Lauren Shepherd, who blasted out an 0-2 pitch with a runner on in the top of the first. Quashnick responded later with a solo HR of her own for North to end the scoring.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

4/8/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Mental Health Challenges; The Prayer God Always Answers
Single Mom Saturday Support from Randy & James
Single Mom Saturday Support from Halvo, Luke, Sue, & Others

4/7/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Growing Up with a Single Mom; Rachel's Testimony on "SMS"
Drew Fralick Salutes Our "Single Mom Saturday" event
Single Mom Saturday Fundraising--Raised $2K from 7-9

Monday, April 7, 2025

4/6/25 CVTW: Chippewa Valley Bee Expo--April 12th

Chippewa Valley This Week

We spend this episode talking with Galen Klisiewicz, one of the Directors of the first annual Chippewa Valley Bee Expo going on April 12th from 9am-4pm at the Northern WI State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. Klisiewicz says the family event is dedicated to educating members of the community about pollinators and natural living practices. Demonstrations and presentations will be held throughout the day on a wide range of topics. Youth events will also be a big part of the Expo.

Friday, April 4, 2025

4/4/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Glen Campbell; References that Make Us Feel Old
Free Fuel Friday Number 3!
Reading some of the Lyrics from Tenth Avenue North's great new song, "Kind to Myself"
Surprise Opposition to your Weight Loss Efforts
Humor in the Headlines
Best of the Week

Thursday, April 3, 2025

4/3/25 Softball: Marshfield 6, Chippewa Falls 2

On the road in their season opener, the Lady Cards (0-1, 0-0 Big Rivers Conference) headed east to face the Tigers (3-1, 0-0 Wisconsin Valley Conference). After falling behind early, Chi-Hi settled into the game and came within a play at the plate of tying it in the fifth.

The home team responded with 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th and 6th innings, and though the Lady Cards brought the tying run to the plate in the final frame, they were unable to complete the comeback.

Senior second baseman Roz Twyman tallied three singles and a double in a 4-for-4 performance, while junior pitcher Willa Risinger struck out 7 in a strong season debut.

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