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Possibly Drunk High School Umpire Passes Out On Field, Fights Medics, Gets Tased and Arrested

Joe Student — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:51 +0000

C’mon, Blue: you’re seeing double out there! An Illinois high school umpire passed out on the field of a game while he was umpiring last Friday. Prior to the nap, spectators say Daryl Jacobson, 49, was “visibly under the influence.” When medics came to assist Jacobson, witnesses say he fought them off to the point [...]

Toughest Monster Trucks Are Returning To Yakima (Video)

Rik Mikals — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:14:03 +0000

The Monster Trucks are coming back to the Yakima Valley on June 7th and June 8th and KFFM has all your details. The Toughest Monster Truck Tour is returning to Coca Cola Grandstand at State Fair Park on Friday & Saturday June 7th & 8th. Tickets are on sale now — This year’s line-up includes [...]

Couple Breaks Up During 'Kiss Cam' at Baseball Game

John Riggs — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:23:37 +0000

The 'Kiss Cam' has become a tradition almost as beloved and honored as the game, itself. It's when, during an intermission of sorts, the camera pans the audience looking for couples to give a quick smooch to everyone watching, showing their love and affection on the large screens they have at the arena.

The guy from one couple they kept coming back to was too busy to play along and she, after the third time, had enough.

Who Will Win The Kentucky Derby Horse Races This Weekend?

Reesha — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:50:51 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is coming up just around the corner! I get excited because you're supposed to wear a big hat, pretty dress, and sip on a mint julep (optional) and chew on some fried chicken! It's a fun quadfecta!

So then tell me why I have missed catching it on tv for the past 5 years? It's pathetic, really, especially since I'm from Nashville, TN, and Louisville is practically a stone's throw away (enough to feel like Nashville's cousin).

Thi

West Coast League Baseball Coming To Yakima In 2014

Todd Lyons — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:50:11 +0000

The void at Yakima County Stadium left when the Yakima Bears of the Northwest League exited for Hillsboro, Oregon at the end of last season looks to be short-lived.

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

Todd Lyons — Fri, 26 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 [...]

Yakima Mavericks Need Your Help!

Jennifer Williams — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:20:47 +0000

Valley! The Mavericks need YOUR help! You heard it right, it’s time for you; the fans; to speak up – because they want to know what you want to hear when they turn the volume up! I know one of my favorite things about any sporting events I go to, is the music. It pumps [...]

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.

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:08 +0000

9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.

CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.

Three Runners From Yakima in Boston Marathon

Todd Lyons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:48:13 +0000

With the tragedy in Boston today, thoughts and prayers go out the local families of those who had loved one’s competing in the 117th running of the marathon. They are as follows: According to www.BostonMarathon.com Bib Wave/ Corral Name Age M/F City St Ctry Ctz 6106 1/7 Griffiths, Gene 49 M Yakima WA USA USA [...]

Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]

Todd Lyons — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:45:59 +0000

5:40 p.m. (EST): Boston police have denied earlier reports from The New York Post (see below) that a suspect was in custody. "At this time, we haven't been notified of any arrests or anyone apprehended," said a spokesperson. "Honestly, I don't know where they're getting their information from, but it didn't come from us."

5:30 p.m.: The New York Times published an overhead map showing the exact locations of the two explosions, which were about 550 feet from each other and occurred about 20 seconds apart.

Christian School Parked Outside Strip Club In Seattle

Kelly West — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:43:02 +0000

Bus driver: ‘Hey Kids of the Christian School, we are taking you to a Seattle Mariners Game April 8th. I am gonna park right here so you kids head into the game and I will be right there’! Maybe those were the thoughts of the bus driver who parked outside Showgirls strip club on [...]

Mariners Fan Catches Foul Ball In His Beer Cup

Todd Lyons — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:19:49 +0000

In last night's debacle at SafeCo Field, where the Mariners dropped their second consecutive game to the Houston Lastros.

The one highlight for the local nine didn't even occur on the field but, rather, at the hand (and cup!) of a fan who made what is arguably the greatest foul ball catch ever. His post-souvenir celebration may have actually trumped the catch itself!

Watch and learn from what is clearly a baseball fan ninja!

Girl Hit In Face With Home Run Ball After Guy Jumps Away

Joe Student — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:21:29 +0000

This is no way to win a woman’s heart (or protect her face). Pete Kozma of the St. Louis Cardinals hit a home run off Heath Bell of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Tuesday night. A guy in the center field stands was in position to make a play on the [...]

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

Chris Hansen Unveils Rendering of New Seattle Arena

Mike Bastinelli — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:12:28 +0000

In advance of some critical meetings with the NBA coming up in the next few weeks (explained in the post below), Chris Hansen today released a few new renderings of the inside of the proposed Sodo arena, as well as a message to fans of what is ahead.Here is a link to all

Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Wins Marathon While Pushing Daughter in Stroller

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:26:05 +0000

Iram Leon isn’t going to let a little thing like cancer slow him down. In the latest story about the power of the human spirit on display at a marathon, the 32-year-old man battling terminal brain cancer finished first in the Gusher Marathon in Beaumont, Texas earlier this month, while pushing his six-year-old daughter the [...]

Need Help With Your NCAA Bracket Picks? Use This Randomizer

John Riggs — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:19:30 +0000

Alright, so, your office is having a little internal-pool for the NCAA tournament and you want to play along, but you don't have a clue on who to choose. Don't fret! You don't need to know anything about college basketball to know play along - especially when you use the Bill Mill NCAA Bracket Randomizer.

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.