Super Game

For the first time since I have been watching the Super Bowl, I did not care who won.  It was a stress-free weekend and game experience.  I was sitting back and just watching the... Read more »

Busy Day

It has been a busy day in the weather center for me today so I apologize for slacking on the blog....time flew by today.

Here are a few things on my mind:

I finally started to feel... Read more »

SNOW!

For the first time since January 7 when Milwaukee got 8" of snow, we woke up to snow on the ground that we had to shovel.  We did pick up 0.5" Saturday morning, but that quickly... Read more »

Sick Weekend

I was battling a nagging cough most of last week and was looking forward to a relaxing weekend to get over this junk.  Tina, Ali and I went out to dinner Friday night and I was asleep before... Read more »

Happy Birthday

Today is Ali's half birthday and since her birthday is over the summer, her school celebrates her half birthday.  I think that is very cool.  So Tina brought cookies and cupcakes for... Read more »

Hey Brian Thurs Jan 28, 4pm

This is the same question as the 3pm newscast, but Jim Cullen shares his story about a cold winter day and we can't stop laughing...one of my favorite Hey Brian's ever.  Jim is so awesome!

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Hey Brian Thursday Jan 28, 3pm

Leiane from Kenosha is sick of the cold and wants to know when the average temperatures start to warm up.

We answer he question and of course have our afternoon fun with Jim Cullen..lots of... Read more »

Oklahoma Storm

While we are back in the deep freeze after more than two weeks of mild for January weather, a huge storm is pounding Oklahoma again.  They were buried by a record 15" of snow and a blizzard... Read more »

She Took A Nap!

I walked in the house last night and Ali did not come running to me shouting "Daddy! Daddy!"  Tina met me in the hallway and said she was still sleeping.  She picked her up... Read more »

Brrrrr!

The sun is in full force, but the temperatures will not warm up much today with highs only in the teens in Milwaukee and single digits west and north of the city. While the winds are diminishing,... Read more »

No Nap, No Idol!

I rushed home last night to see Tina before she left for her girls night and to see my little girl.  Ali had been sick with a fever for 5 days and I have been so busy that she has... Read more »

January is Back!

The 15 day January thaw is over and January cold has returned to Milwaukee for the rest of the week. A weak storm system is also passing through northern Illinois today, so expect a few clouds... Read more »

Hey Brian Tuesday Jan 26

Jim Cullen came to me about an hour before the newscast and said: "Are you kidding me?  Are you trying to get me in trouble?  You want me to say that word on TV?"  We laughed,... Read more »

Turning on Brett

I just heard the call from Brett Favre's interception by Viking's play-by-play announcer Paul Allen.  He totally rips Favre on the call and says all you have to do is take a knee, why throw the... Read more »

KARMA WINS!

First of all, congratulations to both Minnesota and New Orleans for an awesome game..it was exactly the way I expected it to be.  I was surprised at how easy the Vikings made it look... Read more »

Hey Brian Thursday Jan 21

A viewer wanted to know if all temperatures are taken in the shade, and if yes, why?

 

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Working on Saturday

It was an ugly day today with clouds, fog, drizzle and light rain...and I had to work (sad).  I am filling in for the vacationing Scott Steele and I was ready for a nap this afternoon,... Read more »

Sleet and Freezing Rain

Snow is obviously the common form of wintry precipitation in SE Wisconsin this time of year, but when we experience a mild winter like this winter, we have to deal with more rain, sleet and freezing... Read more »

Predictions

Simply put, I am hoping for a Colts - Saints Super Bowl.

I love Peyton Manning and the Colts and want them to win it all...Peyton is the best QB in this era and he will shatter all... Read more »

Good Bye Conan

I can't believe this is Conan's last show on NBC tonight.  I have been watching him for 17 years and am a big fan.  His shows the past few weeks have been extra hilarious as... Read more »

Ali Now Sick

Ali woke up from Thursday's nap with a fever.  Yes the sickness just keeps making the rounds in the Gotter house...I think our dog, Murphy, even has a cold. 

We never know when... Read more »

Intense Show

After going to the Y last evening after work with the girls, we rushed home to eat and watch Idol.  I am bored with the auditions already....they need to get to Hollywood and start... Read more »

Dreary and Wet Weekend

Get used to the clouds as Milwaukee and SE Wisconsin will be gray until Tuesday of next week. The wintry mix has stayed to out south, but Milwaukee continues to be breezy and mild with highs near... Read more »

24

Sunday night we watched the Golden Globes so I could not watch the season premiere of 24, one of our favorite shows.  It has more action and tension then any other show on TV...it gets your blood... Read more »

Hey Brian Tuesday Jan 19

Tuesday's Het Brian was from Bonb in Sheboygan and he wanted to know the difference between sleet and freezing rain....plus Jim Cullen and I had our usual fun.

 

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Clouds Have Returned, and So Has Wintry Mix

Our streak of sunny weather has come to an end in Milwaukee as clouds have returned and will be here for the rest of the week, but mild weather continues through the weekend as well. Highs today... Read more »

Hey Brian is Back

Hey Brian returned on Monday after a few weeks off during the holidays and the Hey Brian crew did an outstanding job creating a small movie on how we deal with an approaching winter storm.

Obviously... Read more »

Practical Joke

Today is my buddy Paul's birthday...he is also known as Hank around Grafton since he is an owner of Ozaukee Ace Hardware.  Last night was bowling night and we all celebrated his birthday at... Read more »

Ethics

We had a station meeting today about ethics.  First of all it is amazing that we need to be reminded of this stuff, but I guess companies have to cover all the bases.  Second, I never... Read more »

Karma

It is no secret that I am not a Viking fan and that is from living in the Twin Cities for 4 years.  Growing up, I never cared about the Vikings, it was all about Da Bears, but after experiencing... Read more »

Relaxed!

I was battling a cold all of last week and stayed home Friday to chill and get over the cough, sore throat and dizziness.  I slept a lot and when I was not sleeping I was laying... Read more »

Conan Statement

I am a huge Conan O'Brien fan and have been watching him since his first show some 17 years ago.  I was thrilled that he was finally taking over the Tonight Show after he waited 5 years. ... Read more »

Love Letter

My daughter brought home her first "love letter" from a boy named Vincie yesterday.  It was in her backpack and very cute.  He wrote I like you a lot and it was covered with... Read more »

Getting Sick

I blogged earlier in the week how our families passed a bug around at Christmas and then Ali got it.  Well, I am starting to get it.  I started coughing two days ago and after... Read more »

Are You Kidding Me?

With all the issues we have to deal with in the world, some Milwaukee County residents are complaining about too many kids from other communities coming to their neighbors for candy on Halloween. ... Read more »

I Guess I am Middle Aged Now

We did a news story yesterday that made me feel a little older for the first time in my life.  You always here that 50 is the new 40 or 30 is the new 20, but yesterday it was reversed.  Because... Read more »

Idol is Back

The past two nights have been spent sitting on the couch with Tina and Ali and watching our favorite family show...American Idol.  I think in the 8 seasons it has been on, Tina and I have... Read more »

Weather Day

I have to rush out of the station right after the noon show at 1pm today to get to Miller Park.  We are shooting a promo with the Sausages and Bernie for this year's Weather Day at Miller... Read more »

Bowling Night

Last night was bowling night with the boys and I actually bowled well.  I started out with a 231, then a 210 and finished with a 186...I always tail off in the end.  I guess we are... Read more »

WOODSON!

Charles Woodson was just named the Defensive Player of the Year!!!!  How about that NFL?  The Michigan Heisman Trophy winner was consider washed up after years of average play in Oakland,... Read more »

What a Game

I apologize for taking so long to blog about the game, but I have been busy today.  Co-workers have repeatedly asked why I seemed down.  I did not realize I was down, but I guess... Read more »

Sick Family

We had a house full for the holidays with family from all over the country, and colds and flu were passed around.  My sister got a cold on Christmas Day and was fine a few days later, but my mom... Read more »

Time with my Girls

After a long week at work and a cold night Friday night, we decided just to relax at home.  Tina made a big pot of chili and after dinner the three of us relaxed on the couch under a warm blanket... Read more »

My Apologies

I apologize for the lack of blogs lately, but work has been crazy lately, especially with all day snow coverage.  The days are flying by and before I know it the day is over and I have... Read more »

Lake Effect

Yesterday’s snow  was initially forecasted on Tuesday to have accumulations between 3 to 6 inches as the storm system quickly moved through SE Wisconsin, and that is what the storm system... Read more »

Winter Storm

 

 

 

**WINTER STORM WARNING from 6am Tomorrow through Midnight Tomorrow Night
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Accents

After being surrounded by family from all around the country, Ali is picking up a few accents.  The family would laugh at some of her words because she has a "Wisconsin accent" and is... Read more »

11-5...AWESOME

What a game yesterday!  Dominating on all fronts.