Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » tri cities http://newstalk870.am Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Happy Birthday From Newstalk870! Enjoy a Free Frosty Waffle Cone at Wendy's http://newstalk870.am/happy-birthday-from-98-3-the-key-enjoy-a-free-frosty-waffle-cone-at-wendys/ http://newstalk870.am/happy-birthday-from-98-3-the-key-enjoy-a-free-frosty-waffle-cone-at-wendys/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 23:12:24 +0000 Andrew Kirk http://keyw.com/?p=159902 Print off this coupon and present it at a Tri-Cities Wendy's to get a waffle cone Frosty during June!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/happy-birthday-from-98-3-the-key-enjoy-a-free-frosty-waffle-cone-at-wendys/feed/ 0 Tri-Cities Memorial Day Observances – Where to Go When http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-memorial-day-observances-where-to-go-locations-and-times/ http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-memorial-day-observances-where-to-go-locations-and-times/#comments Sun, 26 May 2013 13:00:55 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=136875 While vacationing and doing home improvement projects and such are fun, there's a reason we celebrate Memorial Day. Here's where you can go to honor our veterans.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/tri-cities-memorial-day-observances-where-to-go-locations-and-times/feed/ 0 (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) The Ultimate Driving Machine Dealership Returns to Tri-Cities – BMW is Back in Richland! http://newstalk870.am/the-ultimate-driving-machine-dealership-returns-to-tri-cities-bmw-is-back-in-richland/ http://newstalk870.am/the-ultimate-driving-machine-dealership-returns-to-tri-cities-bmw-is-back-in-richland/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:48:45 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=136344 After nearly a two-decade absence,   BMW fans can now enjoy a local dealership again.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/the-ultimate-driving-machine-dealership-returns-to-tri-cities-bmw-is-back-in-richland/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Gov. Inslee Coming to Tri-Cities Monday http://newstalk870.am/gov-inslee-coming-to-tri-cities-monday/ http://newstalk870.am/gov-inslee-coming-to-tri-cities-monday/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 23:06:10 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=134291 Gov. Jay Inslee will be stopping by our area next Monday.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/gov-inslee-coming-to-tri-cities-monday/feed/ 0 (Washington.gov) Would YOU Wait in Line for An Hour at Midnight for A Free Mocha? http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/ http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:09:12 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=133209 It all started when our son said "that sounds good!"

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/would-you-wait-in-line-for-an-hour-at-midnight-for-a-free-mocha/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) 10 Tri-Cities Residents Competing in Boston Marathon Today http://newstalk870.am/10-tri-citians-listed-as-competitors-for-boston-marathon-today/ http://newstalk870.am/10-tri-citians-listed-as-competitors-for-boston-marathon-today/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:56:34 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=130884 According to the official Boston Marathon website, 10 Mid-Columbia residents were a part of the Boston Marathon today.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/10-tri-citians-listed-as-competitors-for-boston-marathon-today/feed/ 0 Getty Images, Alex Trautwig Making Your Child Hold a Sign in Public as Punishment – Too Humiliating? http://newstalk870.am/vip/q-and-a/polls/making-your-child-hold-a-sign-in-public-as-punishment-too-humiliating/ http://newstalk870.am/vip/q-and-a/polls/making-your-child-hold-a-sign-in-public-as-punishment-too-humiliating/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:16:42 +0000 The Brad http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_qa_poll&p=126988 A child misbehaves and as punishment, the child is humiliated by having to hold a sign in a public area stating what they had done wrong. This kind of scenario has risen in popularity as numerous forms of social media become more popular

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/vip/q-and-a/polls/making-your-child-hold-a-sign-in-public-as-punishment-too-humiliating/feed/ 0 No Irrigation Shortages This Year – Feds Say Plenty of Water for All http://newstalk870.am/no-irrigation-shortages-this-year-feds-say-plenty-of-water-for-all/ http://newstalk870.am/no-irrigation-shortages-this-year-feds-say-plenty-of-water-for-all/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:56:01 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=129801 The Federal Bureau of Reclamation just released its "Total Water Supply Available" report for 2013 and it shows no shortages are expected.

The TWSA is based on current river flows, precipitation, mountain snow pack, and reservoir levels as of April 1

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/no-irrigation-shortages-this-year-feds-say-plenty-of-water-for-all/feed/ 0 (Courtesy Kennewick Irrigation District Website) Smash and Grab Burglars Blamed for 32 Tri-Cities Break-ins in Recent Weeks http://newstalk870.am/smash-and-grab-burglars-blamed-for-32-tri-city-break-ins-in-recent-weeks/ http://newstalk870.am/smash-and-grab-burglars-blamed-for-32-tri-city-break-ins-in-recent-weeks/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:07:34 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=128710 Local law enforcement officials are searching for what they believe could be a group of burglars working together.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/smash-and-grab-burglars-blamed-for-32-tri-city-break-ins-in-recent-weeks/feed/ 0 (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Where in Tri-Cities Can You See This Sign? http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/ http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:47:13 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=125973 With the popularity of the A&E show "Hoarders," this really caught our eye!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/where-in-tri-cities-can-you-see-this-sign/feed/ 0 (Townsquare Media-Newstalk 870 image) Final Home & Garden Show Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek [PHOTOS] – Doors Open Friday http://newstalk870.am/final-sneak-peek-of-the-home-garden-show/ http://newstalk870.am/final-sneak-peek-of-the-home-garden-show/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:09:57 +0000 Hayden Sprenkle http://1027kord.com/?p=140328 Here is the last sneak peek of the Home & Garden Show that starts today, Feb. 22 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets are $6 for people age 13 and up. Bring a non-perishable food donation to get a dollar off your admission fee.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/final-sneak-peek-of-the-home-garden-show/feed/ 0 Emotionally Charged Jack Didleys Trial Gets Underway This Week http://newstalk870.am/emotionally-charged-jack-didleys-trial-gets-underway-this-week/ http://newstalk870.am/emotionally-charged-jack-didleys-trial-gets-underway-this-week/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:15:57 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=119175 It's been one of the most controversial events in the Mid-Columbia over the last eight months.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/emotionally-charged-jack-didleys-trial-gets-underway-this-week/feed/ 0 (Courtesy of Justice for Ben Ensign facebook page) Does The Mid-Columbia Need a New Aquatic Center? [POLL] http://newstalk870.am/does-the-mid-columbia-need-a-new-aquatic-center-poll/ http://newstalk870.am/does-the-mid-columbia-need-a-new-aquatic-center-poll/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:53:00 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=118649 The decision will now go to voters for a regional aquatic center.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/does-the-mid-columbia-need-a-new-aquatic-center-poll/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) Best of 2012 – November-December – Marijuana Legalized, Donut Hole, Shocking Shooting http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-november-december-marijuana-legalized-donut-hole-shocking-shooting/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-november-december-marijuana-legalized-donut-hole-shocking-shooting/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:00:07 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113675 Things picked up in November and December.   Marijuana was legalized by Washington voters,  the Franklin County-Pasco donut hole issue continued, and more!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-november-december-marijuana-legalized-donut-hole-shocking-shooting/feed/ 0 (Townsquare media image) First Night Tri-Cities 2013 New Year's Eve Celebration http://newstalk870.am/first-night-tri-cities-2013-new-years-eve-celebration/ http://newstalk870.am/first-night-tri-cities-2013-new-years-eve-celebration/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:00:05 +0000 Paul Drake http://1027kord.com/?p=127674 First Night Tri-Cities 2013 is the perfect way to celebrate the new year. 

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/first-night-tri-cities-2013-new-years-eve-celebration/feed/ 0 Best of 2012 – July-August – Detroit Becomes Zombieland? – Jack Didleys Controversy and More http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-july-august-detroit-becomes-zombieland-jack-didleys-controversy-and-more/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-july-august-detroit-becomes-zombieland-jack-didleys-controversy-and-more/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:00:45 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113658 July and August were hot months news-wise, with zombies, Jack Didley's situation, and an unlicensed massage parlor was investigated in Kennewick!

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-july-august-detroit-becomes-zombieland-jack-didleys-controversy-and-more/feed/ 0 (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) Best of 2012 – May – Shocking Moses Lake Child Abuse – Pasco Aquatic Center Idea Approved for TRAC http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-may-shocking-moses-lake-child-abuse-pasco-aquatic-center-idea-approved-for-trac/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-may-shocking-moses-lake-child-abuse-pasco-aquatic-center-idea-approved-for-trac/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:00:56 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113537 In May, we learned of a shocking story of child abuse in Moses Lake, and Pasco almost turned TRAC into a swimming pool.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-may-shocking-moses-lake-child-abuse-pasco-aquatic-center-idea-approved-for-trac/feed/ 0 (Courtesy TRAC facility Pasco) Best of 2012 – March – Obama Flag Infuriates – Ron Paul Wows Crowd in Tri-Cities http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-march-obama-flag-infuriates-ron-paul-wows-crowd-in-tri-cities/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-march-obama-flag-infuriates-ron-paul-wows-crowd-in-tri-cities/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:00:37 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113514 Politics dominated much of the big stories for March.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-march-obama-flag-infuriates-ron-paul-wows-crowd-in-tri-cities/feed/ 0 (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Best of 2012 – April – Tri-Cities Toilet Flush Ban – Japanese Ghost Ship – Liquor Stores Bid For http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-april-tri-cities-toilet-flush-ban-japanese-ghost-ship-liquor-stores-bid-for/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-april-tri-cities-toilet-flush-ban-japanese-ghost-ship-liquor-stores-bid-for/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:00:09 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113526 April saw a terriffic joke, a ghostly guest of our coast, and the liquor stores found new homes.

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]]> http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-april-tri-cities-toilet-flush-ban-japanese-ghost-ship-liquor-stores-bid-for/feed/ 0 (U.S. Coast Guard photo) Best of 2012 – January – Worst Job Outlook – Big 9 Conference Ends – TC Americans Ranked #1 in WHL http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-january-worst-job-outlook-big-9-conference-ends-tc-americans-ranked-1-in-whl/ http://newstalk870.am/best-of-2012-january-worst-job-outlook-big-9-conference-ends-tc-americans-ranked-1-in-whl/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:00:15 +0000 John McKay http://newstalk870.am/?p=113457 January 2012 was a busy month! Remember these stories?

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