This is really a feel good story on so many different levels. About a year ago this one county jail in Utah started letting inmates spend time with unadoptable dogs. The goal was to have them train the dogs so they would be able to get into a home with a family. So far it’s…
This is a very random one today, but do you remember those old school boxes of animal crackers? The package had that white string on top. I always wondered why? Just a fun handle? To make it easier to hang in the stores? Nope. None of those reasons. It’s actually more festive than that. Animal…
All week I have tickets to Daughtry at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday February 12, 2022. Listen every day at 4pm to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it… Q: 1 in 3 men admit they will do this on Christmas Eve this year A: All their Christmas shopping Photo credit: Getty Images
Every company is looking for a creative idea for their annual holiday party. This waste management company in Oregon may have won them all with this one. More than 80 employees and their families all got together and assembled bikes for kids during the company’s annual Christmas party this year. They put together over 150…
It’s that time of year you’ve probably seen the Salvation Army red pots outside the stores lately. But why do they use the red pot? The first ever Salvation Army collection kettle took place in San Francisco at the Oakland Ferry located at the foot of Market St. It was actually a large crab pot…
All week I have tickets to Daughtry at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday February 12, 2022. Listen every day at 4pm to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it… Q: This Christmas tradition started in 1896, 125 years ago. What is it? A: Leaving cookie and milk out for Santa Photo credit: Getty Images
We know dog’s are man’s best friend… but also, they’re baby’s best friend it seems. A couple from here in Connecticut is thankful today for their dog who saved their 9-month-old daughter. Kelly Dowling told People magazine their incredible story of how their Boston Terrier, Henry, got their attention when he kept running in and…
You may have already eaten a few candy canes this year. It’s certainly the season for it. But why? The National Confectioners Association (yes, a real thing) says it all started with a choirmaster in a church who originally gave the red and white peppermint sticks to young children to keep them quiet during the…
Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week… voted by you! The Star 99.9 J&M Automotive Shooting Stars Countdown… 5/4/3 Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 minute version) (Taylor’s Version) 2 Ed Sheeran & Elton John – Merry Christmas 1 Adele – Oh My God Photo credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
All this week I have tickets to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY coming to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre for five performances May 20-22, 2022. I loved this movie and these shows are supposed to be awesome. Play every day at 4pm and try to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it… Q: This is not safe…