Things to Know Friday April 30th

Things to Know Friday April 30th

Food & Wine magazine names Connecticut the #2 pizza state in the country The Hour

Data: CT vulnerable communities lag behind for COVID vaccinations CT Post

NWS: Gusty winds headed for CT this afternoon CT Post

New on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon May 2021 CT Post

Remote learning will no longer be a requirement in CT schools WFSB

The US is taking a major step toward resuming normal life WFSB

Norwalk’s spring restaurant week kicks off this weekend The Hour

Citing business owners, Lamont hints he’ll keep indoor mask mandate in place The Hour

Police: Driver sped off from Byram collision in stolen Maserati Stamford Advocate

New Haven woman involved in drug scheme with former Yale doc gets probation New Haven Register

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 12-year-old Boy Graduates Twice In One Week

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 12-year-old Boy Graduates Twice In One Week

It’s hard enough to graduate high school and college never mind graduating from BOTH within the span of a week.

12-year-old Mike Wimmer who lives in North Carolina is about to do exactly that. He’s also the valedictorian of his high school, which has its graduation set for May 21st. Then Mike will get his associate’s degree from a community college a week later on May 28th.  He’s planning to go into robotics. I’m sure we will all be working for, or using something he’s created in the future. Congrats Mike!

 

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many dimples are on a golf ball?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many dimples are on a golf ball?

Random one today I know, but I bet now you’re wondering right?

Full disclosure, I didn’t actually sit down and COUNT all the dimples on a golf ball. But I did Google it and found out that it’s 336.

I guess I could go count one to double check.

 

 

Billie Eilish Drops New Song and Video

Billie Eilish Drops New Song and Video

Billie Eilish fans got a nice surprise today when Billie dropped her new single “Your Power” along with the video for the song. It’s the first single from her new album “Happier Than Ever” which is set to come out July 30th.

 

Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Elle King

Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Elle King

Kevin Begley was live with Elle King for another Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour! Pull up a couch cushion, grab a drink and watch her perform a few songs and talk with Kevin.

Anna & Raven: Mother’s Day Melody!

Anna & Raven: Mother’s Day Melody!

Do you want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day? Anna and Raven know exactly how to make her day special! Go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Mother’s Day Melody to have Producer Jon write a custom made song for your mom! Check out the podcast for a sample of what your song might sound like!

Thursday, April 29, 2021: Raven Picks Em; Home Renovation; Weirdest Punishment Ever

Thursday, April 29, 2021: Raven Picks Em; Home Renovation; Weirdest Punishment Ever

Did you get an allowance as a kid?  Do you give your kids an allowance?  Anna never had one growing up, and Raven just started working as a pre-teen, so they were both surprised to see a new app that makes it easier to give your kids an allowance!  (:15)

As a parent, you sometimes have to miss one or two games or special events that your child is in.  But if you missed your son’s game, and then say THIS to him when he calls you afterwards, that’s all I need to know about you!  (3:08)

Do you bite or lick your ice cream?  Anna read that the answer is actually determined by your DNA!  Raven thinks that’s ridiculous, so he called his dentist, Dr. Lawrence Leavy to settle the debate! (6:39)

Are you up to date on this week’s news? If not, Anna and Raven can help!  Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven picks one to talk about. This week the options are; why a farmer built a wall of manure; how a 12 year old is graduating from both high school AND college; a woman finds a live snake on the shelves in Target!  (9:51)

How long did your home renovation project take?  Anna is on week 8 of a “3 week max” project to remodel her kitchen and she’s starting to get desperate!  She’s been living off take-out for two months!  But one caller has got her beat on a floor renovation gone horribly wrong!  (13:33)

Have you been to a “Ghost Kitchen”?  Since the pandemic shut down so many restaurants, they’ve been popping up everywhere!  Anna has been sending her husband Paul out to get food from these places, and he’s got some insight into what they are and how they operate! (20:13)

Do you want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day?  Anna and Raven know exactly how to make her day special!  Go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Mother’s Day Melody to have Producer Jon write a custom made song for your mom!  Check out the podcast for a sample of what your song might sound like!  (23:25)

What’s the craziest punishment you ever gave your kids?  How about the craziest punishment your parents gave you?  A mom on Tiktok has gone viral for throwing out all her son’s toys after he refused to clean his room, but she seems tame compared to some of the people calling in!  (26:35)

Couples Court: Maureen and Nathan’s ten-year-old daughter got into a fist fight with another child at school. She was suspended from school and mom is furious. She is madder at her husband because he didn’t punish her and told her she did the right thing. Nathan says the girl she hit is a bully and she has made fun of their daughter’s weight a few times, she deserved to be punched in the face. Mom says that’s not how you handle disagreements, their daughter was wrong to throw the first punch. Dad says she had gone to the teachers in the past and the bully called her fat again, she should have hit her harder. Whose side are you on?  (37:54)

Amanda thinks she’s got what it takes to win $200!  But first she has to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (45:09)

Things to Know Thursday April 29th

Things to Know Thursday April 29th

President Biden delivers first prime-time address to Congress WFSB

Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe WFSB

DPH tells providers: Make sure people show up for second COVID shot CT Post

‘Tremendous progress:’ Council committee reviews Trumbull school audit compliance CT Post

What will PURA’s ruling mean for CT consumers? Here’s what we know CT Post

UConn women’s rowers file Title IX lawsuit in attempt to save program The Hour

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick visit CT farm to pick new baby goats The Hour

Police: Ridgefield cyclist hit by car in New Canaan The Hour

Former Joel Barlow HS athletic director stripped of honors after investigation determined ‘inappropriate conduct’ with student Stamford Advocate

State leaders react to President Biden’s Address to Congress; new American Families Plan WTNH

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