WTAW - Infomaniacs

What is biathlon in the Olympics, Americans lose appeal and can’t race in the two-man bobsled, American bobsledder Kris Horn survives a harrowing solo World Cup run after teammates miss the sled, a 150-year-old bottle of alcohol is found in Utah, meet Ken Allen, the “Houdini” orangutan who outsmarted everyone — plus more news. 

Celebrity birthdays, a man accused of breaking into a Little Caesars to sell pizzas, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Snoop Dogg receives a special gift during his Olympic return at Milano-Cortina 2026, an Olympic hockey game postponed due to an outbreak, the significance of naming a child, a look at what Olympic medals are worth, the four Texans competing in the Olympics, best and worst numbers for Super Bowl squares — plus the latest news and sports. 

‘Pooch pirates’ swiping a package from an Oklahoma City porch, Valentine’s Day suggestions for guys, all the celebrity stars appearing in Super Bowl LX commercials, a look at former Pizza Hut locations, and Lakers center Jaxson Hayes suspended one game for pushing the Wizards’ mascot, G-Wiz — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Police Chief Billy Couch visits wit...

Celebrity birthdays, politics, a coyote captured at Alcatraz set to be relocated, and a hapless criminal who stole a full-size harp and jumped into a river before needing rescue — plus the latest news and sports. 

National Fart Day, industry secrets in the field you work in, why cats love boxes, the Scottish government says no to a cat ban, and jokes with Will — plus the latest news and sports. 

Florida turns a cold snap into a major iguana culling effort, Taco Bell brings back its chicken nuggets — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, Brazos County Director of Forensic Services Jennifer Dierksen visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss Brazos County’s new medical examiner’s office, which is nearing completion and is expected to open in June, what the facility will ha...

Celebrity birthdays, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

A bride defends her controversial decision to take wedding guests on a “dangerous” volcano hike before the ceremony, Walmart is accused of significantly hiking up meat prices, four things you didn’t know yesterday, the price of Doritos and other snacks is set to drop 15 percent, and Americans are expected to legally bet 1.7 billion dollars and purchase 1.4 billion wings for the Super Bowl — plus t...

A grown man says he’s spending a full year in his bedroom, rideshare services like Uber—should you talk with the driver, a chess boxing player stops a criminal from robbing him — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station Mayor John Nichols visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss growth and development on the economic outlook, Union Pacific, upcoming council meeting...

Celebrity birthdays, Minute Maid is discontinuing its frozen juice, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Taking a look back at notable events from February 3rd, luxuries you can never give up once you’ve experienced them, what the ‘O’ in ‘o’clock’ actually stands for, the best Valentine’s Day gifts on Amazon — plus the latest news and sports. 

A 1930s camera bought at a thrift store reveals mysterious photos, Apple flip-phones, an Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family members swept out to sea, your Super Bowl questions answered, McDonald’s giving away free McNugget caviar kits, Kelly Clarkson’s talk show, Starbucks reintroducing tiers to its loyalty program to encourage more visits — plus more news.  Joining us in the...

Celebrity birthdays, the City of Los Angeles voting to ban single-use printer cartridges, politics, Groundhog Day — plus the latest news and sports. 

A Maryland couple using ChatGPT to name the first baby of 2026, what it means after the groundhog saw his shadow, Minnie the Connecticut Great Dane named the world’s tallest female dog, normal adult tasks that still feel fake when you do them, a record harvest sparking a massive free potato giveaway across Berlin, and simple pieces of advice that significantly improved people’s lives — plus the la...

Wild turkey attacks leaving neighbors concerned in Janesville, a customer demanding a server cut her burger in half, a chilling photo showing a tourist’s selfie moments before being mauled by a snow leopard, bison returning to Illinois prairies after nearly 200 years, boxer Jarrell Miller throwing his hairpiece into the crowd after it was knocked off during a heavyweight fight, how genetics impact...

Celebrity birthdays, politics, and a kangaroo found hopping loose down a Texas road — plus the latest news and sports. 

Super Bowl ad rates hit $10 million for a 30-second spot, Heinz sells a 114-ounce ketchup keg for the big game, a semi crash covers a Wisconsin highway in beer kegs, an accidental 'crying horse' toy wins hearts in China, Groundhog Day — plus the latest news and sports. 

The Panini Senior Bowl, the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games, soap operas, the global men’s beauty products market, the 68th Grammy Awards — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, City of College Station Chief Development Officer Michael Ostrowski visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss the economic and infrastructure outlook, the city’s economic development master plan, midtown develop...

Celebrity birthdays, Netflix mobile games, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

Coffee may hold major promise for diabetes research, Starbucks’ viral bear cup drove strong quarterly sales, National Cornchip Day, food double-dippers, eight kitchen items you need to host the best Super Bowl party, and a woman who created a Dr Pepper jingle on TikTok and allegedly made $2 million — plus the latest news and sports. 

McDonald’s new Hot Honey menu, 10 side jobs you can do while also working full time, a “Museum of Personal Failure” that just opened, and Facebook and Instagram possibly getting paid subscription tiers soon — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, Suellen Dunn from the Carnegie History Center visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to discuss how to use their services and programs, geneal...

Celebrity birthdays, a couple who hid 100 plastic ducks throughout their home to see if a hired cleaner did their job, Coach Curt Cignetti’s game-worn 2025 national championship headset up for auction, politics — plus the latest news and sports. 

You might get a “peanut butter raise” this year, Sweethearts is adding “practical” conversation hearts with messages like “Split Rent” and “Share Login,” Louisville PD tweeting during FERN updates, the cost of a Big Mac the decade you were born, a man eating nothing but Wendy’s chili for a month thanks to a bad golfing bet, Valentine’s Day zoo fundraisers — plus the latest news and sports. 

National LEGO Day, an East Coast storm this weekend that could become a bomb cyclone with more snow and wind from the Carolinas to New England, people confessing their worst Valentine’s Day stories of all time — plus more news.  Plus, joining us in the studio today, Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez visits with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia to share updates on Union Pacific, upcoming developments, economic and u...