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Dive into the unexpected with Mara’s Moments, your late-night escape into everything and anything. From quirky thoughts to deep dives, laugh-out-loud stories to the most random of musings, this is where Mara lets it all out. No rules, no filters—just the magic of overnight radio at its finest. Hear Mara overnights, 11p-5a on 101 WIXX!
Three for Team USA: The Americans Reclaim Women's Hockey Gold
In a classic showdown at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, the U.S. Women's hockey team reclaimed Olympic gold with a 2-1 overtime victory against Canada. Megan Keller secured the win 4:07 into the extra frame, driving to the net and backhanding a shot past Canadian goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens to end the game. The...
Feb 20, 2026
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Nazgul the Wolfdog Takes the Finish Line at the Olympics in Italy!
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy just had its first unscripted photo finish, and it wasn't even a human athlete! During the qualifying round of the women's cross-country team sprint, an escaped dog managed to join the race and crossed the finish line right alongside Croatian skier Tena Hadzic. The dog, a 2-year-old Cz...
Feb 19, 2026
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YouTube's First Video is Officially a Museum Artifact
YouTube is officially 21, and its very first video, "Me at the zoo," just landed a permanent spot at one of the world's most prestigious museums! The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London has officially acquired the 19-second clip of co-founder Jawed Karim hanging out with elephants in 2005. This was...
Feb 19, 2026
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A Front Lawn Masterpiece for a Good Cause: The Snow Ice Cream Truck!
Robert Schott from Cranford, New Jersey, decided to build a full-scale ice cream truck made almost entirely out of snow!
Feb 17, 2026
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Why "FREE BURRITO" is Currently the Most Controversial Phrase in Illinois
A recent billboard in Chicago is sparking a massive debate about whether QR codes on the highway should be banned before they actually cause an accident! The ad in question belongs to Guzman y Gomez, an Australian Mexican chain that's been expanding in the U.S. and decided the best way to get people's attention was a g...
Feb 16, 2026
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If You're at a Travis Kelce Golf Match, Wear a Helmet!
Travis Kelce, if you see him holding a club, you might want to consider wearing a helmet! During the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this past Friday (February 13), the Chiefs' star tight end shanked a ball on the 18th hole that headed straight into the crowd, hitting a spectator later identified as Edenne Flinn. Travis r...
Feb 16, 2026
Move Over Thin Mints, PIM is the Real Star of Girl Scout Season!
Girl Scout cookie season is officially here, and 6-year-old Pim from Pittsburgh is already legendary. In her very first year as a scout, this "unstoppable" kindergartner has crushed expectations by selling over 87,000 boxes of cookies as of this morning, and it's her first year doing it!
Feb 16, 2026
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The Blue Man Group's Newest Star is from Green Bay!
It's not every day you see a Green Bay local making world history, but Mackenna Tolfa, a Preble High School alum, has officially become the first woman ever featured as a drummer in the Blue Man Group's world tour! Mackenna's journey to becoming a global percussion icon started in a very Wisconsin way: polka music! She...
Feb 13, 2026
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33 Years of Whistling: Meet the World's Oldest Living Cockatiel!
Sonny the cockatiel just secured a spot in the Guinness World Records as the oldest living bird of his species, celebrating his 33rd birthday this past January! For perspective, this bird has been living in Northbrook, Illinois, since 1993.
Feb 12, 2026
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Meet the World's Oldest Lightbulb!
While my phone charger barely lasts six months, the Centennial Light at a fire station in Livermore, California, is hitting its 125th anniversary this summer!It's been glowing since 1901, and Guinness World Records has officially crowned it the longest-burning lightbulb in the world. It's a Bay Area celebrity at this p...
Feb 12, 2026
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Prank: Watching the 2014 Game in 2026
One man allegedly invited his friends over to a Super Bowl party t his house. Instead of showing them the game, he instead played the Super Bowl from 2014: Patriots vs Seahawks! He claims that no one knew!
Feb 11, 2026
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How One Toddler Turned a Soccer Game into a 20-Minute Rescue Mission
While most of us have spent way too many dollars trying to win a stuffed animal that costs fifty cents to make, a two-year-old named Cooper King decided to cut out the middleman and just become the prize!
Feb 10, 2026
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Sir, This is a Wendy's, not a TATTOO SHOP!
Most people go to Wendy's for a Frosty or some nuggets, but apparently, one guy in North Carolina decided it was the perfect spot for some new ink! Police in Gastonia are currently investigating after a video went viral showing a full-on tattoo session happening right in the middle of a Wendy's dining room. In the foot...
Feb 09, 2026
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From a Family of Four to Nine: Meet the Buffalo Quintuplets!
The Lottbrein family in Buffalo just went from a cozy group of four to a full-blown squad of nine! On December 18th, they welcomed quintuplets Holly, Mason, Stefan, Connor, and Layla at Golisano Children's Hospital. The birth was a total "all hands on deck" situation, with the babies arriving in a lightning-f...
Feb 06, 2026
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Mining for... Beer? The Rare Discovery in an Old Utah Town
Archaeologists in Alta, Utah, just hit the historical jackpot: a perfectly intact bottle of alcohol buried since the 1870s mining boom, making it 150 years old! Scientists are now checking the sediment to see if any 150-year-old yeast is still alive. If it is, they're planning to reverse-engineer the brew so we can act...
Feb 05, 2026
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Backstreet's Back... in Time for Bed!
If you grew up with posters of AJ, Howie, Nick, Kevin, and Brian on your walls, prepare to feel very seen... Rockabye Baby! is officially giving the Backstreet Boys the lullaby treatment. They're dropping a full album of instrumental, baby-friendly renditions of the classics. We're talking "I Want It That Way"...
Feb 04, 2026
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The Ultimate Green Bay Flex: Predicting the First Ship
If you're over the snow and looking for any sign that spring is actually coming, the Port of Green Bay just dropped the ultimate local challenge. The 2026 First Ship Contest is officially open! You just have to guess the exact date and time the first ship will pull into the port this spring. Last year, the Innovation r...
Feb 03, 2026
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Amtrak is in Its Fashion Era
Just when you thought you'd seen every possible brand collaboration, Amtrak decided to enter the chat. They just unveiled a limited edition "Trak Suit" which is a full set featuring a zip-up jacket, joggers, and even a sleep mask!
Feb 02, 2026
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Soft, Padded, and Polite: "Sprout" The Robot is Here
New York startup, Fauna Robotics, is on a mission to make robots look less creepy. Enter Sprout, a 3½-foot-tall robot that is actually cute!
Feb 02, 2026
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Clearing Snow Reveals a South American Lizard in Rhode Island
After a major snowstorm in Providence, Rhode Island, a man clearing about 20 inches of snow made a shocking discovery! Buried beneath the snow was a tegu, a large South American lizard not native to New England. The man wrapped the cold reptile in a shirt and brought it inside to keep it warm. Wildlife rescuers and vet...
Jan 30, 2026
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