Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » events http://newstalk870.am Sun, 19 May 2013 03:26:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 What Super Bowl Halftime Performer Shockingly Slammed Romney Voters on Election Night? http://newstalk870.am/what-super-bowl-halftime-performer-shockingly-slammed-romney-voters-on-election-night/ http://newstalk870.am/what-super-bowl-halftime-performer-shockingly-slammed-romney-voters-on-election-night/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:25:59 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=116006 With the NFL Championship coming up February 3rd,  our attention turns to the halftime show.  Will it be great, or a dud?

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/what-super-bowl-halftime-performer-shockingly-slammed-romney-voters-on-election-night/feed/ 0 (Getty Images) 10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/ http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:00:18 +0000 Carl Pettit http://thefw.com/?p=171210 Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/historical-events-that-happened-on-christmas/feed/ 0 Getty Images, Wiki Commons Remember 2012? We Do! Watch for Best of 2012 Stories Starting December 26th http://newstalk870.am/remember-2012-we-do-watch-for-best-of-2012-stories-starting-december-26th/ http://newstalk870.am/remember-2012-we-do-watch-for-best-of-2012-stories-starting-december-26th/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:30:19 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113312 What a year it's been! WOW!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/remember-2012-we-do-watch-for-best-of-2012-stories-starting-december-26th/feed/ 0 (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) This Weekend in Sports: Thanksgiving Day NFL and College Football Rivalries http://newstalk870.am/this-weekend-in-sports-thanksgiving-day-nfl-and-college-football-rivalries/ http://newstalk870.am/this-weekend-in-sports-thanksgiving-day-nfl-and-college-football-rivalries/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:36 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=150784 Thanksgiving Day NFL games and college football rivalries dominate the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this holiday weekend:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/this-weekend-in-sports-thanksgiving-day-nfl-and-college-football-rivalries/feed/ 0 Rob Carr, Ronald Martinez, Jonathan Daniel, Harry How / Getty Images Is NASCAR Still Relevant? Many Wondering as Brad Keselowski (Who?) Wins Cup Title http://newstalk870.am/brad-keselowski-who-wins-nascar-cup-title-is-anyone-still-watching/ http://newstalk870.am/brad-keselowski-who-wins-nascar-cup-title-is-anyone-still-watching/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:24:37 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=107823 A dozen years ago or more, NASCAR Cup racing was the hot ticket in sports.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/brad-keselowski-who-wins-nascar-cup-title-is-anyone-still-watching/feed/ 0 (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) UPDATE! Bloomberg Caves and Cancels NYC Marathon http://newstalk870.am/update-bloomberg-caves-nyc-marathon-wont-be-run-sunday/ http://newstalk870.am/update-bloomberg-caves-nyc-marathon-wont-be-run-sunday/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:40 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=104755 Saying it would be better to put it off, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided the NYC Marathon will NOT be run Sunday.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/update-bloomberg-caves-nyc-marathon-wont-be-run-sunday/feed/ 0 (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Be a Part of These Upcoming Tri-City Americans Events! http://newstalk870.am/more-tri-city-americans-upcoming-events-be-a-part-of-them/ http://newstalk870.am/more-tri-city-americans-upcoming-events-be-a-part-of-them/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:30:00 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=104659 Your Tri-City Americans are celebrating their 25th year of hockey in the Mid-Columbia with some exciting events at upcoming games.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/more-tri-city-americans-upcoming-events-be-a-part-of-them/feed/ 0 (Courtesy John Allen photography-Arid Acres Photography) Got A Weekend Plan? Start Here! http://newstalk870.am/got-a-weekend-plan-start-here/ http://newstalk870.am/got-a-weekend-plan-start-here/#comments Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:10 +0000 Big Bear http://1027kord.com/?p=113675 Oh sure it's gonna be cloudy and cool and not very nice so that gives you every excuse to sit in your comfy chair and do nothing! That's not much fun! How about taking in one of these cool events from the Tri Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau! It's too early in the season for couch potatoes so we'll see you out doing something! At least go out and buy some Halloween candy!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/got-a-weekend-plan-start-here/feed/ 0 Photo By Facebook Scientists Given Jail Time for 'Failing to Predict' Italian Earthquake [POLL] http://newstalk870.am/scientists-given-jail-time-for-failing-to-predict-italian-earthquake-poll/ http://newstalk870.am/scientists-given-jail-time-for-failing-to-predict-italian-earthquake-poll/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:30:10 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=101863 Think the trial lawyer ads on TV about medical lawsuits are insane? Now it's gone up a notch.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/scientists-given-jail-time-for-failing-to-predict-italian-earthquake-poll/feed/ 0 (Photo by Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images) Got Plans for the Weekend? Here's the Calendar of Events http://newstalk870.am/plans-for-the-weekend/ http://newstalk870.am/plans-for-the-weekend/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:15:32 +0000 Big Bear http://1027kord.com/?p=111358 Snuggle up this weekend! It's gonna be chilly and some places are going see their first snow of the year! What is your game plan for the weekend? From our friends at the Tri-Cties Visitor & Convention Bureau here is the weekend events calender! From the symphony, garage sales, music, cooking classes to wine tasting! It's all right here! Now go have a weekend!

 

 

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/plans-for-the-weekend/feed/ 0 Photo By Bear Sarah Palin's Dad & Brother Coming to Richland for Book Signing http://newstalk870.am/sarah-palins-father-brother-coming-to-mid-columbia-for-new-book-signing/ http://newstalk870.am/sarah-palins-father-brother-coming-to-mid-columbia-for-new-book-signing/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:55:34 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=95262 To help promote the release of their new book, "Our Sarah: Made in Alaska," Palin's brother and father are coming to Richland in October.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/sarah-palins-father-brother-coming-to-mid-columbia-for-new-book-signing/feed/ 0 (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images) Could YOU Play Tennis From a Wheelchair? These Are Amazing Athletes! [VIDEO] http://newstalk870.am/could-you-play-tennis-from-a-wheelchair-amazing-athletes-video/ http://newstalk870.am/could-you-play-tennis-from-a-wheelchair-amazing-athletes-video/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:30:32 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=88474 Talk about overcoming adversity and obstacles! A group of Idaho athletes have proven you can do just about anything despite being in a wheelchair.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/could-you-play-tennis-from-a-wheelchair-amazing-athletes-video/feed/ 0 The Weekend Is Here – What Are You Gonna Do? Check Out the Event Calender! http://newstalk870.am/the-weekend-is-here-what-are-you-gonna-do-check-out-the-event-calender/ http://newstalk870.am/the-weekend-is-here-what-are-you-gonna-do-check-out-the-event-calender/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:43:43 +0000 Big Bear http://1027kord.com/?p=80564 Once the pool is clean, the bushes trimmed and the dogs washed, it’s time to go have some fun! Yes, Virginia, there is life after the Water Follies! So if you want to check out a farmers market, some great music or something for the kids, our friends at the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau hook you up every week with the weekend calender of events! No go have a weekend!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/the-weekend-is-here-what-are-you-gonna-do-check-out-the-event-calender/feed/ 0 Maegan Murray 2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 3 — Missy Franklin and Matt Grevers Win Gold Medals http://newstalk870.am/2012-summer-olympics-recap-day-3-missy-franklin-and-matt-grevers-win-gold-medals/ http://newstalk870.am/2012-summer-olympics-recap-day-3-missy-franklin-and-matt-grevers-win-gold-medals/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:30:03 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=127004 The US swim team captured two gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, while the US men’s gymnastics squad disappointed. Here’s what happened at the London Games:

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/2012-summer-olympics-recap-day-3-missy-franklin-and-matt-grevers-win-gold-medals/feed/ 0 Al Bello, Quinn Rooney / Getty Images 13 Ridiculous Olympic Events We'd Like to See — The Funnies http://newstalk870.am/13-ridiculous-olympic-events-wed-like-to-see-the-funnies/ http://newstalk870.am/13-ridiculous-olympic-events-wed-like-to-see-the-funnies/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:00:09 +0000 Townsquare Staff http://tsminteractive.com/?p=123350 The Olympics are about to begin in London. Sure, it’s a great gathering of the world’s most amazing athletes doing their thing, where competitors try to smash records quicker than you can say Zemfira Meftakhetdinova (seriously, that’s a real person going for the gold).

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/13-ridiculous-olympic-events-wed-like-to-see-the-funnies/feed/ 0 Getty Images July 4th Activities Outside the Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am/july-4th-activities-outside-the-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/july-4th-activities-outside-the-tri-cities/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:47:21 +0000 Ashley Davis http://975koolfm.com/?p=46175 Looking for something festive to do with the family on the 4th of July? Check out these fun events in the surrounding areas of the Tri-Cities.

In Prosser, Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration begins at 10 a.m. in the City Park. It will feature the Car Show, concession stands, sack races, obstacle course, and bingo until

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/july-4th-activities-outside-the-tri-cities/feed/ 0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkadog/3684396632/sizes/z/in/photostream/) Takin' It To The Streets 7 Hits Hermiston In July http://newstalk870.am/takin-it-to-the-streets-7-hits-hermiston-in-july/ http://newstalk870.am/takin-it-to-the-streets-7-hits-hermiston-in-july/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:00:01 +0000 Stacy Lee http://keyw.com/?p=66381  

The Hermiston 3 on 3 basketball tournament is played in downtown Hermiston in July. Get your team together and plan to visit sunny, historic Main Street in Downtown Hermiston July 21st and 22nd for some fun and competition. Test your 3 on 3 basketball proficiency versus teams from all over the Northwest.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/takin-it-to-the-streets-7-hits-hermiston-in-july/feed/ 0 Memorial Day 2012 Observations in Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am/memorial-day-events-in-mid-columbia-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/memorial-day-events-in-mid-columbia-tri-cities/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:55 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=62993 Memorial Day is one to take some time to honor those, past and present, who serve and protect our country.  Here are some of the events taking place.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/memorial-day-events-in-mid-columbia-tri-cities/feed/ 0 (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Richland Super Inviting Public on Facilities Tour http://newstalk870.am/richland-super-inviting-public-on-facilities-tour/ http://newstalk870.am/richland-super-inviting-public-on-facilities-tour/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 15:15:48 +0000 Pollyann Judkins http://97rockonline.com/?p=68953
Richland School District Superintendent Jim Busey is inviting community members to tour Richland School District’s facilities on Thursday, May 24, from 8:30 to 11:00 am. To learn about the current state of the facilities and what improvement options may b

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/richland-super-inviting-public-on-facilities-tour/feed/ 0 This Day in History for May 3 – The First Spam E-mail Is Sent and More http://newstalk870.am/this-day-in-history-for-may-3-the-first-spam-e-mail-is-sent-and-more/ http://newstalk870.am/this-day-in-history-for-may-3-the-first-spam-e-mail-is-sent-and-more/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 20:19:40 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=95358 Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1802 – Washington, DC is granted a municipal government consisting of a mayor appointed by the president of the US, officially incorporating it as a city (More info)

1877 – Ontario, Canada’s Labatt Park, the oldest continually operating baseball grounds in the world, has its first game (More info)

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/this-day-in-history-for-may-3-the-first-spam-e-mail-is-sent-and-more/feed/ 0 Ian Waldie, Getty