Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » Kennewick http://newstalk870.am Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Amazing Photos of Vehicle-Triggered Brush Fire South of Kennewick Saturday [SLIDE SHOW] http://newstalk870.am/amazing-photos-of-vehicle-triggered-brush-fire-saturday-south-of-kennewick-slide-show/ http://newstalk870.am/amazing-photos-of-vehicle-triggered-brush-fire-saturday-south-of-kennewick-slide-show/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:18 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=135556 I was on my way to Hermiston Saturday afternoon when I saw the smoke.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/amazing-photos-of-vehicle-triggered-brush-fire-saturday-south-of-kennewick-slide-show/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Kennewick Parks and Rec Announce Summer Fun Daycamp – Great Opportunity for Kids! http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:07 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=135364 Kennewick Parks and Recreation Department has the solution for boredom: Summer Fun Day Camp.

For children ages 5 through 12,  the camp runs June 12 through August 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-parks-and-rec-summer-fun-daycamp-a-great-opportunity-for-kids/feed/ 0 Photo by Jonathan Wood/Getty Images) Kennewick Police Seeking Suspected Counterfeiters http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-counterfeiting-suspects/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-counterfeiting-suspects/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:29:48 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=133487 Kennewick police are asking for the public's help finding two suspects who allegedly passed two $100 counterfeit bills at the Kennewick Walmart April 25.

The bills were washed (chemically altered) $5 bills reprinted in larger denominations

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-counterfeiting-suspects/feed/ 0 (Kennewick Police Department) Arson Not Suspected in Kennewick Eye Clinic Fire http://newstalk870.am/arson-not-suspected-in-kennewick-eye-clinic-fire/ http://newstalk870.am/arson-not-suspected-in-kennewick-eye-clinic-fire/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:56:43 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=133201 Fire officials continue to search for the cause of an early Saturday morning fire that caused extensive damage to the Kennewick Eye Clinic.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/arson-not-suspected-in-kennewick-eye-clinic-fire/feed/ 0 (Townsquare Media image) Kennewick Man Uses Ice Cream Truck to Lure Girls for Indecent Acts http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-man-arrested-for-sexual-incident-allegedly-using-ice-cream-truck-to-lure-children/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-man-arrested-for-sexual-incident-allegedly-using-ice-cream-truck-to-lure-children/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:45:39 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=131795 Maximinio Castill-Murcia, 41, is accused of using his ice cream truck to lure young girls inside, where he was performing a sexual act on himself.

Kennewick police said Murcia allegedly invited a 13-year-old girl and her 7-year-old friend into his truck as she was buying ice cream near Monopoly Park Wednesday afternoon

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-man-arrested-for-sexual-incident-allegedly-using-ice-cream-truck-to-lure-children/feed/ 0 (Kennewick Police-Benton County Jail) Drivers Confused With No Traffic Lights on Clearwater, 395 and Kennewick Ave. [VIDEO] http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/ http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:29:47 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=127399 A power outage mid-day Thursday created some interesting traffic conditions on major routes in Kennewick.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/watch-confused-kennewick-drivers-deal-with-no-traffic-lights-video/feed/ 0 Dangerous Sex Offender Moves into Kennewick Neighborhood http://newstalk870.am/dangerous-sex-offender-moves-into-kennewick-neighborhood/ http://newstalk870.am/dangerous-sex-offender-moves-into-kennewick-neighborhood/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:59:22 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=127218 The Kennewick Police Department has issued an alert for a Level 3 sex offender moving into a neighborhood on West 46th.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/dangerous-sex-offender-moves-into-kennewick-neighborhood/feed/ 0 Mom Accompanied by 3 Children Steals, Uses Credit Cards in Kennewick! http://newstalk870.am/woman-accompanied-by-3-children-steals-then-uses-credit-cards-in-kennewick/ http://newstalk870.am/woman-accompanied-by-3-children-steals-then-uses-credit-cards-in-kennewick/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:21:52 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=126471 Kennewick police and Tri-Cities Crimestoppers are seeking this woman in connection with the attempted use of stolen credit cards.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/woman-accompanied-by-3-children-steals-then-uses-credit-cards-in-kennewick/feed/ 0 stock photo Driver Deemed at Fault in Pedestrian Death Last December in Kennewick http://newstalk870.am/investigation-claims-driver-at-fault-in-pedestrian-death-near-winco-foods/ http://newstalk870.am/investigation-claims-driver-at-fault-in-pedestrian-death-near-winco-foods/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:00:17 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=126202 Last December, a 60-year-old man died on Clearwater in Kennewick near Winco Foods after being struck by an SUV.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/investigation-claims-driver-at-fault-in-pedestrian-death-near-winco-foods/feed/ 0 (Townsquare Media image) Kennewick Police Jail Suspect for Wednesday's Shooting – Seeking More Suspects http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-more-suspects-in-shooting-one-person-in-jail/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-more-suspects-in-shooting-one-person-in-jail/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:56:29 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=125963 Last Wednesday, Kennewick police responded to a report of gunfire in the 100 block of North Conway Street. Around 7:09 p.m. investigators found one round had been fired into the air, but no injuries or damage was reported.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-police-seeking-more-suspects-in-shooting-one-person-in-jail/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Men Sprayed With Bullets in Kennewick This Morning http://newstalk870.am/men-sprayed-with-bullets-in-kennewick-this-morning/ http://newstalk870.am/men-sprayed-with-bullets-in-kennewick-this-morning/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:42:53 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://newstalk870.am/?p=120169 Kennewick police officers are still hazy on the details, but just before 2 a.m. Saturday morning two mean (ages 22 and 23) were driving in Kennewick near 10th and Washington Street when their vehicle became the target of multiple gun shots.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/men-sprayed-with-bullets-in-kennewick-this-morning/feed/ 0 Flickr, jayneandd Kennewick Baby Tests Positive for Meth – Guardians Claim Accidental Exposure http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-baby-tests-positive-for-meth-custodians-claim-accidental-exposure/ http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-baby-tests-positive-for-meth-custodians-claim-accidental-exposure/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:20:54 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=120112 A 21-year-old Kennewick man is behind bars after his niece tested positive for meth.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/kennewick-baby-tests-positive-for-meth-custodians-claim-accidental-exposure/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick Making Progess [PHOTO] http://newstalk870.am/carousel-of-dreams-in-kennewick-making-progess-photo/ http://newstalk870.am/carousel-of-dreams-in-kennewick-making-progess-photo/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 03:00:28 +0000 The Brad http://97rockonline.com/?p=125619 You may have visited another one like it, especially if you have been to Riverfront Park in Spokane, but coming soon we will have out very own, unique Carousel in the Tri-Cities. It's been a long process to get the Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick up and running, but with some great support from the community and local businesses, things are really starting to come together.

Today, Eric Van Winkle, one of the Carousel of Dreams board members, posted a picture to Facebook showing off the center pole that will be used begin construction.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/carousel-of-dreams-in-kennewick-making-progess-photo/feed/ 0 Facebook Best of 2012 August – No Happy Ending For Kennewick's Unlicensed Massage Therapists http://newstalk870.am/no-happy-ending-for-kennewick-unlicensed-massage-therapists/ http://newstalk870.am/no-happy-ending-for-kennewick-unlicensed-massage-therapists/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:01 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=87357 Kennewick police have shut down what turned out to be an unlicensed massage parlor and arrested  two women on charges of assault with sexual motivation.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/no-happy-ending-for-kennewick-unlicensed-massage-therapists/feed/ 0 (Photo by Dimas Ardian/Getty Images) Watch This Southridge High School Grad Compete for $100,000 at BCS Championship Game http://newstalk870.am/southridge-graduate-competing-for-100000-in-dr-pepper-tuition-challenge/ http://newstalk870.am/southridge-graduate-competing-for-100000-in-dr-pepper-tuition-challenge/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:15:35 +0000 Gaylord Focker http://97rockonline.com/?p=123073 Megan Hardy graduated from Southridge High School just last year and is in the middle of her first year attending Washington State University in Pullman. College tuition can be tough on any family and so Megan has figured out a way to try and help. She entered the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway, find out how she's doing and how you can help her win.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/southridge-graduate-competing-for-100000-in-dr-pepper-tuition-challenge/feed/ 0 Photo from YouTube Tri-Tech School Bus Hits Jeep Cherokee on Clearwater Ave. Tuesday http://newstalk870.am/tri-tech-school-bus-hits-jeep-cherokee-on-clearwater-ave-tuesday/ http://newstalk870.am/tri-tech-school-bus-hits-jeep-cherokee-on-clearwater-ave-tuesday/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:06:08 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://newstalk870.am/?p=113002 This afternoon a westbound Prosser School District bus driving students home from the Tri-Tech Skills Center collided with a Jeep Cherokee on Clearwater Avenue in front of Perfect Circle Construction near the granary towers at about 6300 West

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/tri-tech-school-bus-hits-jeep-cherokee-on-clearwater-ave-tuesday/feed/ 0 Andrew Kirk 60 MPH Winds Wreak Havoc Across Mid-Columbia http://newstalk870.am/60-mph-winds-wreak-havoc-across-mid-columbia/ http://newstalk870.am/60-mph-winds-wreak-havoc-across-mid-columbia/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:43:37 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=112490 Power lines were downed and even Pasco schools delayed because of last night's storm.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/60-mph-winds-wreak-havoc-across-mid-columbia/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Verdict: Consultant Says Vista Field Could Succeed With Investment http://newstalk870.am/vista-field-could-succeed-if-it-stays-open-or-closes-says-consultant/ http://newstalk870.am/vista-field-could-succeed-if-it-stays-open-or-closes-says-consultant/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:00:02 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=112043 It will likely come down to the opinion of Kennewick residents.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/vista-field-could-succeed-if-it-stays-open-or-closes-says-consultant/feed/ 0 (Courtesy Port of Kennewick ) Kennewick Grandma Killer Ruled Legally Insane – Sentenced to Life in a Hospital http://newstalk870.am/no-trial-for-brutal-kennewick-murder-suspect-court-judges-him-to-be-insane/ http://newstalk870.am/no-trial-for-brutal-kennewick-murder-suspect-court-judges-him-to-be-insane/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:03:07 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=112007 Kennewick Police had a hunch this would happen.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/no-trial-for-brutal-kennewick-murder-suspect-court-judges-him-to-be-insane/feed/ 0 (Courtesy KNDU TV Facebook page) Black Friday Tri-Cities-Good Luck Finding Parking Spot! http://newstalk870.am/black-friday-tri-cities-good-luck-finding-parking-spot/ http://newstalk870.am/black-friday-tri-cities-good-luck-finding-parking-spot/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:45:19 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=108449 We found out first-hand, Black Friday is crazy.

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