Breakfast Club - Show #76 - 7/31/08

It's the Thursday, July 31st, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORM. HIGH OF 88.
TONIGHT...CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 68.
FRIDAY...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR RAIN IN THE MORNING, THEN PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH OF 84
FRIDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 59.
SATURDAY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 87.
SUNDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF85.

6:50am: Andy Hinz won three tickets to the Wisconsin State Fair and a BBQ equipment pack for knowing that about 800,000 people attended the State Fair last year.

7:18am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood checked in. Call today by 4pm for his Friday special which is Swordfish with a citrus herb vinegarette sauce. Call him at 517-8862. Visit him online at fdlseafood.com or stop by his store at 63 North Main Street.

7:48am: Steve Weisnicht of Brandon won a pair of tickets to the Brewers-Astros Game on August 18th for knowing that in 1984 the Cubs traded for Rick Sutcliffe much like the Brewers traded for CC Sabathia. Sutcliffe went 16-1 with the Cubs and won the Cy Young.

Breakfast Club - Show #75 - 7/30/08

After a two day break, I'm back on the Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY....SUNNY, LESS HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 88.
TONIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 65.
THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A HIGH OF 86.
THURSDAY N IGHT...CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 63
FRIDAY...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS. HIGH OF 84.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Mike Scharf of Fond du Lac won a toaster and a box of Pilsbury Toaster Strudel for knowing that the Fond du Lac City Council Meetings are broadcast on Channel 25 in Fond du Lac. The meetings will move to Channell 19.

8:20am: Bob Shirek checked in to tell us about the Ron Harvey Orchestra is tonight at Buttermilk Creek Park at 7:15pm.

Breakfast Club - Show #74 - 7/25/08

It's the Friday, July 25th edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Marv's Forecast:
TODAY...HAZZY SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 84. THERE'S A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR AN AFTERNOON SHOWER.
TONIGHT...PARLTY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 63
SATURDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 82
SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 65.
SUNDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 82.

6:50am: Ed Barnes won a Zip-Lock Prize Pack and a four pack of tickets to the Wisconsin State Fair for knowing that Fond du Lac City Councilwoman Lindell Kimball test drove an electric car before this weeks meeting.

7:18am: Jerry Gordon from the Fondy Vintage Auto Club stopped by to preview this weekend's Car-A-Funda Charity Car Show at Fond du Lac's Lakeside Park. The show runs from 8am to 4pm. It's free to enter your car and all vehicles are welcome. All proceeds benefit "With a Little Help, Inc." A $2.00 spectator donation will be asked for at the gate. The Fabulous 50s Rock N Roll Party will be playing Oldies during the show. There will be raffle items all day long.

7:25am: Travis White who turned 16 on July 25th was today's Culver's Frozen Custard Cake for our CW Smith Jewelers Birthday Contest. Travis will also be entered to win a $500 gift certifciate to CW Smith Jewelers in North Fond du Lac on December 26th.

8:20am: Valia from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and Travelwisconsin.com checked in with a ton of weekend events for you to enjoy. Check out their website by clicking HERE or you can give them a call a 1-800-432-8747.

Breakfast Club - Show #73 - 7/24/08

It's the Thursday, July 24th 2008 edition of the Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY....PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 82
TONIGHT...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR A BRIEF SHOWER. LOW OF 61
FRIDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR AN AFTERNOON SHOWER. HIGH OF 83
FRIDAY NIGHT...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR A SHOWER TO DEVELOP. LOW OF 62.
SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HGIH OF 83.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 80.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Mike Turner of Fond du Lac won a bottle of Shout Gel Stain
Remover and also a summer Grill condement set for knowing that Ryan Braun collected four hits last night in the Brewers win over St. Louis.

7:18am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood stopped by to update us on what he's got going on at his store at 63 North Main Street in Fond du Lac. To place an order call 517-TUNA (8862). You can check out their website at fdlseafood.com. Call before 4pm today to order today's special which is grilled Salmon with sun-dried tomato and herb butter.

7:48am: Pat Gannon of North Fond du Lac won a pair of tickets to the Brewers-Nationals Game at Miller Park on August 10th for knowing the "CC" in CC Sabathia's name stands for Carsten Charles. You can win tickets to see the Brewers at Miller Park every Thursday on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ at 7:48am as part of Ticket Window Thursday.

8:20am: Angela from the Ripon Chamber of Commerce checked in with an update on what's going on in the Western part of Fond du Lac County. Check out the Ripon Chamber's Website by clicking HERE.http://www.ripon-wi.com/ripon-wi/page.asp?p=home

Breakfast Club - Show #72 - 7/23/08

It's the Tuesday, July 23rd edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl;s Weather:
TODAY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 79
TONIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 55.
THURSDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 81
THURSDAY NIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 62
FRIDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 83

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Ken Warrner of Fond du Lac won a coffee pot and toaster strudel prize pack from Pillsbury for today's quiz.

8:20am: Cole from Stark Automotive in Fond du Lac joined me for The Stark Automotive Show. For more information on all the great things happening at Stark stop out to their business at 390 North Rolling Meadows Drive. You can give them a call at 923-7900 or visit them on the web at starkfonddulac.com.

Breakfast Club - Show #71 - 7/22/08

It's the Tuesday, July 22nd edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY.....PARTLY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR AN AFTERNOON SHOWER TO DEVELOP WITH A HIGH OF 77.
TONIGHT...CLEARING SKIES WITH A LOW OF 57.
WEDNESDAY...SUNSHINE, LESS HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 78.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 60
THURSDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 81.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Norbert Gudex of Campbellsports won a back to school prize pack for knowing that over 50,000 people attended the Fond du Lac County Fair.

7:18am: Steve Flesch from Applebees in Fond du Lac checked in to tell us about the fund drive they are doing for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. You can stop by Applebees on West Johnson Street and purchase a paper apple for a dollar. On Saturday KFIZ will be broadcasting live from Noon to 2pm for the event. There will be a raffle and silent auction. The Fond du Lac Police Department will be there with various activities for your kids.

8:20am: Back from vacation, Jerry from the Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center checked in with his weekly update on the area's job market. For more info head to fdljobcenter.com or stop by their office at 349 North Peters Avenue in Fond du Lac or call 929.3900.

Breakfast Club - Show #70 - 7/21/08

It's the Monday, July 21st edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Forecast: Sunshine today with a high of 80...Tonight...mostly clear with a chance for a spotty shower and a low of 60....Tuesday...Sunshine with a high of 79.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Shriley Rassmusson correclty knew that the Fond du Lac Veterans Building was renamed over the weekend for Jim Magellas. She wins a BBQ grilling kit.

7:18am: The Music Man Jim Sabel checked in to preview tonight's Music Under The Stars Concert at Buttermilk Creek Park. It's the Whiskey River Band tonight from 7pm to 8:30pm. It's a FREE concert and there will be concessions.

8:03am: Shirley FitzPatrick of LaMartine won a four pack of tickets to the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

8:18am: Kay from the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County stopped by with a long list of volunteering opportunities all across the county. For more info check out their website at fdlvolunteer.com or give them a call at 926-1414 or stop by their office at 650 North Main Street in Fond du Lac near Lakeside Park across from the merry-go-round.

Breakfast Club - Show #69 - 7/18/08

It's the Friday, July 18th, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports, head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Marv's Forecast:
TODAY....CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH OF 79.
TONIGHT...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE WITH A LOW OF 67.
SATURDAY...SHOWERS AND T-STORMS WITH A HIGH OF 79.
SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SOME RAIN AND A LOW OF 65.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A HIGH OF 81.
MONDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 81.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz...Mary Berrenz won a four pack of tickets to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and also a PUrinia Cat Cow Kitty Kit for knowing that REO Speedwagon is the featured act on the grandstand tonight at the FDL County Fair.

7:18am: Cosmo Corrini checked in to talk about Festa Italiana which is going on this weekend on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee. For more information head to the Festa Italiana website by clicking HERE.

7:25am: Seth Westphal was the winner of the Culver's Frozen Custard Cake this week during our CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays. Seth is now qualifed to win a $500 gift certificate to CW Smith Jewelers in North Fond du Lac. That winner will be picked on December 26th.

7:48am: Mary Hall won a pair of tickets to see The Rock and The Rabbi at The Fireside in Fort Atkinson. You will have one more chance to win tickets to the show next Friday. Just go to KFIZ.com and click on the Rock and The Rabbi logo on the right side of the page. When you get to the page, watch the video. On Friday at 7:48am, I'll take the first caller and if you can answer a question about the video, you'll win a pair of tickets to the show which runs through August 17th at The Fireside.

8:20am: Valerie from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism gave us a rundown of all the great events going on around the state. For more info head to travelwisconsin.com or give them a call at 1-800-432-8747.

The Breakfast Club - Show #68 - 7/17/08

It's the Thursday, July 17th 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

Karl's Forecast:
TODAY.....PARLTY SUNNY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR AN AFTERNOON SHOWER. HOT AND HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 90.
TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR A SHOWER LATE. LOW OF 69.
FRIDAY...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH A HIGH OF 83.
FRIDAY NIGHT..SHOWERS WITH A LOW OF 66.
SATURDAY...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH A HIGH OF 79.
SUNDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR RAIN AND A HIGH OF 83

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Alan Freund of Malone won a Cheerios Prize Pack for knowing 2008 Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair Melissa Zimdahl is from Campbellsport.

7:18am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood checked in. Stop by his store at 63 North Main Street or got to his website at fdlseafood.com. Give him a call at 517-TUNA (8862). Today's weekend special at Fond du Lac Seafood is grilled talapia with a zucchini and black olive relish. You MUST call Brian at 517-8862 before 4pm to get your order for Friday.

7:48am: Dave Johnson won a pair of tickets to the Brewers and Houston Astros on Monday, August 18th for knowing that the portion of San Francisco Bay just outside of AT&T Park in San Francisco is known as McCovey Cove. The Brewers open up a series in San Francisco on Friday night.

8:20am: Paula Price stopped by with an update of everything going on in the Ripon Area. For more info head to the Ripon Chamber's website by clicking HERE.

Breakfast Club - Show #67 - 7/16/08

It's the Wednesday, July 16th 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports, head to KFIZ.com.

It's Fond du Lac County Fair Time...For all the laste t from the Fair head to Fonddulaccountyfair.com.

6:17am: Karl's Fair Forecast:
TODAY....PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. LOOK FOR A HIGH TODAY OF 87.
TONIGHT...A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS EARLY THEN PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 70.
THURSDAY...PARTLY SUNNY, HOT & HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 90.
THURSDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 72..
FRIDAY...CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND T-STORMS WITH A HIGH OF 84

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: IN 1439 kissing was declared illegal in England...IN 1986 Dolly Parton opened Dollywood...IN 1941 Joe DiMaggio hit in his record 56th straight game.

6:50am: Alma Knaus won a Road Trip Prize Pack from Country In & Suites for knowing that 7 young ladies are runnig for FDL County's Fairest of the Fair.

7:18am: Julie Phillips stopped by to tell us that at this Saturday's Farmers Market she will be making the famous Steve's Coney Island Hot Dog. If you want to pre-order more than 10 call Julie at 922-1568.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Brithday: Actor Will Farrell is 40...Actor Corey Feldman is 37...Actress Phoebe Cates is 45.

8:20am: Cole was in with The Stark Automotive Show. Stop down to Stark on North Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac. You can also visit them on the web at starkfonddulac.com.

Breakfast Club - Show #66 - 7/15/08

It's the Tuesday, July 15th edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR A SPOTTY AFTERNOON SHOWER. HIGH OF 85.
TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND A LOW OF 64.
WEDNESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR AFTERNOON SHOWERS. HIGH OF 87.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...PARLTY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 67.
THURSDAY...SUNNY, HOT AND HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 90.

6:40AM: KFIZ History Vault: In 1869 the process for making margarie was patented in France...IN 1932 President Hoover took a 15% pay cut...In 1972 Bill Withers' Lean on Me was #1 on the music charts.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Ashley Hanson won a pair of tickets to the Fond du Lac County Fair and also a BBQ Prize Pack.

7:18am: Tracy Whittaker, Shirley Bovee, and Lynn Hinz all won season passes to the Fond du Lac County Fair.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Actor/Wrestler/Governor Jesse Ventura is 57...Actor Forest Whittaker is 47...Actress Brigitte Nielsen is 45.

8:18am: Wendy Miller won a season pass to the Fond du Lac County Fair.

8:22am: I took calls on whether listerns think the Packers should take Brett Favre back....5 people said Favre should stay retired...one person said #4 should be welcomed back to Green Bay.

Breakfast Club - Show #65 - 7/14/08

It's the Monday, July 14th, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of the latest local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:!7am: Karl's Weather:
MONDAY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 82.
MONDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 63.
TUESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 85.
TUESDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 69
WEDNESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 90.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: IN 1789 a mob of lower class Parisians stormed the French Bastille prison to release seven prisoners...In 1881 Sheriff Pat Garrett shot and killed Billy The Kid...In 1969 Easy Rider starring Dennis Hopper hit theaters.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: DAn Jenquine of Lomira won a laundry room summer kit and also a daily admission pass to the Fond du Lac County Fair.

7:18am: Jim Sabel checked in to tell us about tongiht's Music Under The Stars event at Buttermilk Creek Park....tonight's act is the Kids From Maxamillians. Music Under The Stars begins at 7pm and runs until 8:30pm:

7:25am: CW SMith Jewelers Birthdays...Actor Matthew Fox of LOST is 42...Former NFL Player Rosey Grier is 76.

7:48am: Shirley Seyner correctly answered a question about the Rock And The Rabbi Video which you can find a link to at KFIZ.com. By doing that, she won a pair of tickets to see The Rock and The Rabbi at the Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson. The show runs July 10th throuh August 17th.

8:20am: Kay from the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County checked in with a wide range of things that you can volunteer your time for and help out in our area. For more information call 926-1414. Stop by the office at 650 North Main Street in Fond du Lac or visit them on the web at fdlvolunteer.com.


Here's the Pig Game that Dottie and Judy had during the After Breakfast Segment between and 9am and 9:30am:

http://www.fontface.com/games/pigs/

For more information contact the FDL Senior Center at 322-3630.

Breakfast Club - Show #64 - 7/11/08

It's the Friday, July 11th, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all the latest local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Marv's Forecast:
TODAY...MORNING SHOWERS AND T-STORMS. CLEARING THIS AFTERNOON, HOT AND HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 90.
TONIGHT....CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT. SOME COULD BE SEVERE. LOW OF 64.
SATURDAY...SUNSHINE, LOW HUMIDITY. A HIGH OF 77
SATURDAY NIGHT...COOLER, CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 59.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 77.
MONDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 80.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: In 1804 Vice President Aaron Burr challenge Alexander Hamilton to a duel at 7am. Hamilton was hit in the right side and died later that day...IN 1914 Babe Ruth played in his first Major League Game...In 1979 Skylab fell to Earth.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Rose Riedman of Brandon won a At Home Spa Kit and four tix to Festa Italiana on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee for knowing that people are waiting in line for the new IPhone all over the US and in Fond du Lac.

7:18am: Brenda and Marci stopped by to tell us about Hog Wrestling at the Eldorado Lions and Fire Dept. Picnic on Saturday, July 19th. Gates open at Noon with the wrestling to start at 2pm. 3rd Degree will play on Saturday night. On Sunday there will be a parade, music, coin dig, Duck race. For more info go to eldoradohogrestle.org.

7:25amL CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Dancing with the Stars contestant Lisa Rinna is 45...Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is 49...Boxer Leon Spinks is 55.

Taylor Jones who celebrated a birthday last Sunday won this week's Culvers Frozen Custard cake and is in the drawing for a $500 gift certificate to CW Smith Jewelers in North Fond du Lac. That will be awarded on Dccember 26th.

7:48am: Betty Eyers of Brandon won a pair of tickets fron the Fireside to see The Rock and The Rabbi. Betty was able to go to KFIZ.com and click on the Rock and The Rabbi Link and watch the video. She was able to tell me that Simon was the narrator of the story. Listen Monday for another chance to win. Just go to KFIZ.com and watch the video and then call in.

8:10am: Jim O'Brien check in to tell us about the Shepherd of the Hill Picnic Country Style Chicken and Ham dinner on Sunday. Its at Cty Road B in Eden. The dinner runs from 11am-2pm. Adult tickets are $8.50. Kids 5-12: $4.00, Kids 4&under Free. Theres a lot more fun as well with raffles, games, bingo, brats, burgers and a whole lot more.

8:20am: Valerie from the Travelwisconsin.com checked in with her weekly report of events going on around the state of Wisconsin. For more info vist the website or call 1-800-432.TRIP

Breakfast Club - Show #63 - 7/10/08

It's the Thursday, July 10th, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 81.
TONIGHT...CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 66.
FRIDAY...A CHANCE FOR A MORNING SHOWER, THEN SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 90.
SATURDAY...PARTLY SUNNY, LESS HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 84.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 78.

6:40am: In 1890 Wyoming became our 44th state...In 1912 the highest temp every recorded happend when Death Valley, California hit 134 degrees...IN 1965 The Rolling Stones hit #1 on the music charts.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Steve Schawandt won a four pack of tickets to Festa Italiana and also a Coco Puffs Prize Pack for knowing gas is at $402.9 in FDL.

7:04am:
NORTHWEST-JOB CUTS
Northwest to cut 2,500 jobs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Another airline is planning to trim jobs and
charge more in fees to try to make up for high fuel prices.
Northwest Airlines says it will cut 2,500 jobs and will begin
charging $15 to check a single piece of luggage. It will charge as
much as $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.
The airline said it expects the new fees to add up to 300
million dollars a year in revenue.
Northwest said the job cuts - which represent about 8 percent of
its work force - will include front-line and management workers. It
said it will start with voluntary departures and leaving open jobs
unfilled before moving to furloughs to reach the 2,500 total.

STEVE & BARRY'S-BANKRUPTCY
Clothing chain seeks Chapter 11 protection
NEW YORK (AP) - Steve & Barry's made a name for itself by
selling low-priced clothing. As it turns out, they may have been
too low.
The operator of a chain of 276 stores in 39 states has filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It's also revealed that it's
considering a plan to sell all or some of its assets to repay
outstanding debt, and was eliminating 172 corporate and field staff
positions immediately.
The New York-based retailer made a splash with merchandising
endorsements with actress Sarah Jessica Parker and other
celebrities.
It joins home furnishings chain Linen 'n Things, catalog
retailer Lillian Vernon and specialty retailer Sharper Image in
filing for bankruptcy protection this year.
Steve & Barry's officials blamed a cash crunch as a result of
tighter credit markets and sluggish economic conditions. That hurt
its plans to open stores and its ability to borrow money.
The retailer was founded in 1985. Its success was built on
selling $10 fashions while keeping costs low by using virtually no
advertising, manufacturing its own clothes and selling in large
volume.

7:18am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood checked in. Stop by his store at 63 North Main Street. You are always encouraged to call in your orders to 517-TUNA (8862). Visit them on the web at fdlseafood.com. If you call by 4pm today you can get your order in for garlic & herb, potato encrusted salmon.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewlers Birthdays: Jessica Simpson is 28...Country signer Ken Mellons is 43...Arlo Guthrie is 61.

8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber of Commerce checked with an update of what's going on in Ripon. It's Riponfest Weekend. If you need more info call the Ripon Chamber at 920-748-6764 or check here their website by clicking HERE.

Breakfast Club Show #62 - 7/9/08

It's the Wednesday, July 9th edition of the Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all the latest local news, weather sports head to kfiz.com.

6:17am: Karl's Forecast:
TODAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 80.
TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 60.
THURSDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 81.
THURSDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 65
FRIDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 90.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: In 1878 the corn cob pipe was patented...IN 1955 Rock Around The Clock hit #1 on the music charts...IN 1966 artificial grass was installed in the Houston Astrodome.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Bonnie Engel of Mt. Calvary won a Pillsbury Pizza Prize Pack and a pair of tickets to Festa Italiana in Milwaukee.

7:25AM: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Actor Tom Hanks is 52...Courtney Love is 44...OJ Simpson is 61...John Tesh is 56.

8:20am: Cole From Stark Automotive stopped by for The Stark Automotive Show. Stop by Stark on North Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac to find a vehicle to fit your needs.
Check them out online at starkfonddulac.com

Breakfast Club - Show #61 - 7/8/08

It's the Tuesday, July 8th, 2008th edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR SPOTTY AFTERNOON SHOWERS. MUGGY WITH A HIGH OF 85.
TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 61.
WEDNESDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY, LESS HUMID WITH A HIGH OF 78.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 60.
THURSDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A CHANCE FOR AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND A HIGH OF 83.

6:40AM: KFIZ History Vault: In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was read in public for the first time in Philadelphia...IN 1889 the Wall Street Journal debuted...In 1950 Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole hit #1 on the charts...In 1958 the soundtrack for Oklahoma was the first record declared GOLD.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Bobbi Thomma of Fond du Lac won a 9Lives Cat Kit for winning the KFIZ News Quiz and also a pair of tickets to Festa Italiana in Milwaukee. She knew that there was a tornado in Green Lake County last night.

7:18am: Denise Shafer of the Fond du Lac Salvation Army stopped by to talk about tonight's Packer Tailgate Party at Fond du Lac High School to benefit the Salvation Army. You can still get tickets to meet Bob Harlan, Mark Murphy, Brandon Jackson, and James Jones at Festival Foods in Fond du Lac or at the door. They are $25 each and 100% of the ticket price goes to the Salvation Army.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Country star Toby Keith is 47...Actor Kevin Bacon is 50...Chef Wolfgang Puck is 59...Actress Sophia Bush is 26.

Breakfast Club - Show #60 - 7/7/08

It's the Monday, July 7th, 2008 edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports visit KFIZ.com

Here's other notes from today's show.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY....COUDY AND HUMID WITH SPOTTY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH OF 86.
TONIGHT...MUGGY WITH MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES. A SHOWER OR T-STORM COULD DEVELOP WITH A LOW OF 68.
TUESDAY...PARTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 83.
WEDNESDAY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 77.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: IN 1949 Dragnet debuted on the radio...In 1972 the first female FBI agents were sworn in...IN 1979 Billie Jean King won her 20th Wimbledon title.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Alice Rickert won a Cascadian Farm Prize Pack and four tickets to Festa Italiana.

7:18am: Jim Sabel stopped by to preview tonight's Music Under The Stars. Tonight at Buttermilk Creek Park...It's Page Four from 7pm to 8:30pm. If it rains, the event will be on Tuesday night.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Olympic Skater Michelle Kwan is 28...Singer Vonda Shepard is 45...Beatles Drummer Ringo Star is 68...Former Tonight Show Bandleader Doc Severinsen is 81.

8:20amL: Lindee Kimball filled in for Kay for the Volunteer Center Report. To volunteer in Fond du Lac call 926-1414 or visit their website at fdlvolunteer.com

Breakfast Club - Show #59 - 7/3/08

It's the Thursday, July 3rd edition of the Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ.

Get your local news, weather and sports @ kfiz.com.

6:17am: Karl's Weather:
TODAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 73.
TONIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 51.
4TH OF JULY....SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 78.
FRIDAY NIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 53.
SATURDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 83.
SUNDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 82.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: In 1890 Idaho became our 43rd state...In 1863 the Battle of Gettysburg ended...In 1940 the comedy team of Abbot and Costello made their radio debut...In 1965 Roy Roger's horse Trigger died.

6:50am: Adam Hinz of Fond du Lac won a four pack of tickets to Festa Italiana at the Summerfest Grounds and a stars and stripes pack from Betty Crocker.

7:04am: According to the American Automobile Association or Triple-A, 40.45 million people will be hitting the roadways this Fourth of July weekend. That's down 1.3% from last year. Triple-A says 13% of the U.S. population will be on the road this holiday weekend. About 85% of all holiday travelers will do it by automobile. That's down 1.2% from 2007.

7:18am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood checked in. Stop by his store at 63 North Main Street. Give him a call at 517-TUNA (8862). Check out his website at fdlseafood.com. Brian is closing hte store early on the 4th of July at 3pm so get your orders in early. He's open normal hours on Saturday.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Tom Cruise is 46...Actor Tom Gibson (Criminal Minda, Dharma & Greg0 is 46...Montel Williams is 52.

7:48am: Ticket Window Thursday: Dean Jaber of Fond du Lac won a pair of tickets to the Brewers Game on August 10st by knowing that on May 29th, 2006 Prince Fielder hit a homer round out of Pittsburgh's PNC Park and into the Allegheny River.

7:53am:
BURGLAR YARD SALE
OCALA, Fla. (AP) - Fred and Betty McAteers didn't have go too
far to find their stolen stuff. Someone broke into the house they
own in Ocala, Florida. The following day they walked around the
neighborhood to see if anyone knew anything about it. Then, they
found their dresser at a yard sale in front of an apartment
building. They called police, who busted 22-year-old Branden
Mitchell Gardiner. He's now charged with residential burglary and
dealing in stolen property.

8:11am Denise Schaefer of the Fond du Lac Salvation Army checked in to preview next Tuesday's Packer Tailgate Party at Fond du Lac High School. Packers James Jones, Jason Spitz and Brandon Jackson will be on hand along with Team President Mark Murphy and former President Bob Harlan. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Festival Foods. All proceeds benefit the Fond du Lac Salvation Army. The ticket also includes a burger or brat and a drink. for more info call 923-8220.

Also Matt Diederichs of Fond du Lac won the #1 Packers Fan contest and he wins a ticket to the event and will be able to ask the first question during the Q&A session on Tuesday night.

8:19am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber checked in with her weekly update. For more information check out the Ripon Chambers website by clicking HERE.

Breakfast Club - Show #58 - 7/2/08

It's the Wednesday, July 2nd edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports head to KFIZ.com.

6:17am: Karl's Forecast:
TODAY...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH A HIGH OF 85.
TONIGHT...CLEARING WITH A LOW OF 57.
THURSDAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 73.
THURSDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A LOW OF 54.
4TH OF JULY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 78.
FRIDAY NIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 56.
WEEKEND...SUNSHINE WITH HIGHS AROUND 80.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: IN 1937 Amelia Earhart mysteriously diappeared attempting to fly around the world...IN 1955 The Lawrence Welk Show debuted on ABC...In 1964 The Civil Rights Act went into effect...IN 1979 the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Joan Oberbeck of Fond du Lac won a BBQ Prize Pack from Betty Crocker and Four Wisconsin Timber Rattlers tickets for knowing that Pizza Ranch had a fund-raiser for the Fond du Lac Chapter of The American Red Cross.

7:04am:
STARBUCKS-CLOSINGS
Starbucks closing 600 stores in the US
SEATTLE (AP) - Starbucks plans to close 600 stores in the U.S.
in the next year and cut back the number of new stores it had
planned to open.
The coffee purveyor says 70 percent of the stores set for
closure had opened since the start of the 2006 fiscal year. The
total includes 100 previously announced closings.
Starbucks says it will try to place workers from closed stores
in remaining Starbucks.

7:18am:
Despite rumors that he is considering retiring from the movie business, MTV.com says that Eddie Murphy is looking to make Beverly Hills Cop 4 because the 3rd one was horrible and he wants to fix the franchise.


7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Singer Michelle Branch is 25...Actress Lindsay Lohan is 22...Former Baseball Slugger Jose Canseco is 44...Pro Wrestler Bret Hart is 51...Racing Legend Richard Petty is 71.

7:50am:
STORE CRASH
NORWALK, Calif. (AP) - Talk about a beer run! Police in Norwalk,
California, report a woman ran her car through the front window of
a convenience store, then tried to buy a six-pack of Budweiser.
According to authorities, 74-year-old Lynne Rice plowed about
halfway through the store in her '88 Cadillac. The store owner
tells the Long Beach Press-Telegram he doesn't know how she even
managed to walk. Rice was taken to a hospital for a check-up and
was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence. By
the way, the cashier refused to sell her the brew.

Breakfast Club - Show #57 - 7/1/08

Can you believe it's July! The July 1st edition of The Breakfast Club on News-Talk 1450 KFIZ. For all of your local news, weather, and sports, head to KFIZ.com.

6:18am: Marv's Forecast:
TODAY...SUNSHINE WITH A HGIH OF 88.
TONIGHT...CLEAR WITH A LOW OF 67.
WEDNESDAY...CLOUDY WITH AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND T-STORMS. HIGH OF 85.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH RAIN AND A LOW OF 55.
THURSDAY...COOLER, MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A HIGH OF 76.
FOURTH OF JULY...SUNSHINE WITH A HIGH OF 76.

6:40am: KFIZ History Vault: In 1862 the IRS was founded...In 1963 the U.S. Post Office started using 5-digit zip codes...In 1980 McGruff The Crime Dog first appeared in PSAs.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Larry Hanson won a Kimberly Clark Prize Pack and a pair of tickets to Festa Italiana in Milwaukee for knowing that The FEMA Office will be open in FDL on the fourth of july.

7:04am: Worst Airports for delays in 2007.

1. Chicago O'Hare
2. Newark Liberty
3. New York Kennedy
4. New York La Guardia
5. Dallas/Fort Worth
6. San Francisco
7. Boston Logan
8. Philadelphia
9. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
10. Minneapolis-St. Paul.

7:18am: Lindee Kimball from The ARC stopped by to preivew The ARC's 2nd Annual Backyard Golf Outing at Whispering Springs on Sunday, July 20th. It's just $100 per person. You can sign up as a single or as a four-some. It's best-ball format so people of all skill levels can participate. For more information or to sign up call The ARC at 922-3810.

7:25am: CW Smith Jewelers Birthdays: Indiana Jones is 109...Actress Liv Tyler is 31...Actress Pam Anderson is 41..Olympic champion Carl Lewis is 47...Actor Dan Aykroyd is 56...Blondie lead Deborah Harry is 63...Porky Pig is 73.

7:50am: A recent survey found that the majority of Americans do not have a will. It found that 60% of Americans did not have a will but people get them as they get older. More than half of Americans over 50 had a will, while 25% of those between the ages of 25 and 34 have a whill and just 10% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 have a will.

8:04am: The numbers are in and they found that even with higher gas prices and a rough economy, Americans stepped up to the plate to give in 2007. Americans donated $306.4 billion dollars to various charities in 2007, which was up 1% from 2006.

8:20am: Jerry from the Fond du Lac Area Job and Career Center stopped by for his weekly chat. For more info in area jobs visit fdljobcenter.com. You can also give him a call at 929-3900 or visit them at their office at 349 North Peters Avenue in Fond du Lac.