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If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:27:29 +0000

All dogs bark, but have you ever stopped to think about who your pooch may sound like if it actually could talk? A new survey has found that 35% of owners with female dogs think their pet would sound like Whoopi Goldberg if it had a human voice. A total of 26% with male dogs [...]

Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:03:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists. Four British people on vacation in Rome were recently stunned when they were charged a mind-boggling $84 for four ice cream cones. You’ll get brain freeze trying to figure out the math so we’ll do it for you – that’s $21 [...]

What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

April Country Club Winners Announced

Townsquare Media — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:01:06 +0000

Congratulations to the most recent winners in our VIP program! Sony Handycam - Rob Lahti iPad 3 - Kim Granzotto $500 Marriott Hotels gift card - Jessica Fasburg Cuisinart Grill - Jim Schlidt $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card - Gloria Lynn Xbox 360 Spring Value Bundle - Vincent Mahfood $100 Home Depot gift card - [...]

New Movies: 'Iron Man 3′ and That's It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:05:45 +0000

You've been hearing about it now for months, and it's finally here: the latest installment in Marvel's highly lucrative 'Avengers' film family, 'Iron Man 3.' Apparently all the other movies were a bit scared off, and considering the gigantic openings of the last two 'Iron Man' flicks, it's hard to blame them.

Watch Joggers Escape Unharmed When Out-of-Control Van Slams Into Deli

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:55:08 +0000

Talk about a close call. This video captures two joggers in Brooklyn, New York narrowly escaping serious injury when they scamper out of the way just as a van comes barreling by them and crashing into a deli. The van reportedly had been hit and spiraled out of control, causing the accident. Caroline DeJong, a [...]

Wow Mom With Impressive Macaroni Art This Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:34:48 +0000

Macaroni art is as much a part of Mother’s Day as brunch and sentimental cards featuring sunrises. If you have a mom, chances are that, at some point, you showed your love for her via dry pasta. If you are a mom, you’ve probably re-glued that one piece of macaroni that keeps falling off the frame [...]

Hawaii Has the Least Stress in America — What State Has the Most?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:35:45 +0000

The surf may be up in Hawaii, but blood pressure definitely isn’t. The Aloha State is the least stressed state in the country. The findings come from a study based on 350,000 interviews. Only 32% of people in Hawaii claimed they felt stressed the day before. A nice leisurely day at the beach followed by [...]

3rd Annual N.A.H.A. N.W.Nitro Nationals This Weekend [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:59:04 +0000

This weekend, the 3rd Annual N.A.H.A. Northwest Nitro Nationals Hill Climb returns to the valley (just off of Highway 24, 20 minutes outside of Yakima and 10 minutes from Sunnyside.) Last year, fans were treated to outstanding weather all three days with the culmination on Sunday when the Pros attacked the 800 foot hill. This [...]

Zillah's National Teacher of the Year on CBS 'This Morning'

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:46:15 +0000

Zillah High School teacher, Jeff Charbonneau, who was named the nation’s top teacher yesterday, stopped by the set of CBS ‘This Morning’ to talk about his philosophy on teaching and his reaction to winning the award. Coincidentally, and for the first time in history, both the national teacher AND principal of the year come from [...]

David Henneberry, The Man Who Helped Find Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Needs a New Boat — What Can You Do?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:19:29 +0000

David Henneberry became an unlikely hero in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. Now, the public can give him a big “thank you.” Henneberry is the Watertown, Massachusetts man who found bloodstains on his boat where Dzhokhar Tsarneav was hiding last week. Henneberry called police, a key move that eventually led to the heart-stopping [...]

Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:50:50 +0000

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured. “Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and of Massachusetts,” President Barack Obama said following Tsarnaev’s arrest. The manhunt began with [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:56:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:47:32 +0000

An explosion in West, TX, just outside of Waco, spread fires across multiple buildings and injured an unknown number of people earlier tonight. The explosion occurred at the West Fertilizer Plant shortly before 8 PM CT. A large number of people have been reported injured, though the number of those killed in the explosion, if [...]

Washington State Man the Lasting Image from Boston Marathon Bombings

Todd Lyons — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:32:48 +0000

Bill Iffrig is his name. Known to just friends and family just 24 hours ago, he is now the “old man who got knocked over by the blast at the Boston Marathon.” Where is he from? 78 year-old Bill Iffrig, from Lake Stevens, Washington has arguably been the most viewed individual around the world since [...]

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

Gunman Dead After Holding Five Firefighters Hostage in Georgia

Joe Hyer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:04:04 +0000

The man who held five firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga. earlier on Wednesday has been shot and killed by SWAT members. Four hostages are slightly injured, but authorities say they should be OK. The firefighters were originally called to the residence in Suwanee, Ga. Wednesday afternoon by a man who said he was having a [...]