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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.

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Mass Injuries Reported

Chris Kissel — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:32 +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 [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

Add a Great Outdoor Fire Pit to Your Backyard or Garden

Carl Pettit — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:52:21 +0000

Nothing adds character to your garden—at least in a caveman-like, primordial sense—than an outdoor fire pit. A backyard fire pit is a great spot to huddle around when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, or when you’re having a killer outdoor party and grilling up a bunch of meat and vegetables for your [...]

Time to Complete Your NCAA Tournament Bracket – You Could Win a Million Dollars

Chris Kissel — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:12:37 +0000

Thank you for registering for 98.3 The Key's NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge! Now that the field has been announced, it's time to fill out your bracket.

So, who ya got? To complete your bracket, go here. And don't forget, you'll also be playing against Big Jim,

Lady Gaga Goes in for Surgery

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:21:29 +0000

Lady Gaga was forced to cancel the remainder of her Born This Way Ball tour last week due to a hip injury that requires surgery. She has been spotted in a wheelchair to help her get around, but remained relatively mum on when she would be going under the knife.

Beyonce Shares Pic of 13-Month-Old Blue Ivy

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:00:52 +0000

Beyonce has finally shared a photo of her 13-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Bey introduces her daughter to the world in her HBO doc, ‘Life Is But a Dream,’ which airs Saturday night (Feb. 16), but a photo of the singer cradling her pride and joy has leaked ahead of the broadcast. Check out the photo [...]

Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball Tour Canceled Because She Needs Hip Surgery

Townsquare Staff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:04:22 +0000

Due to the fact that she has a tear in her right hip, Lady Gaga has been forced to cancel the rest of her Born This Way Ball tour. The singer was in the middle of the North American leg of the global trek. This leg kicked off in early January and was scheduled to [...]

Women Consider a Live Event the Most Memorable Valentine's Day Activity

Stacy Lee — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:34:24 +0000

If you’re scrambling for the perfect Valentine gift you may want to consider a Valentine activity. A new survey by StubHub reveals that 32% of women consider a live event the most memorable Valentine’s Day activity. May I suggest the “Sweetheart Comedy Soiree”Thursday, February 14th at the M Hotel and Conference Center in Richland. This [...]

Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Authorities say they need time to sift through the remains of a fire set in the cabin on Tuesday and “identification will be attempted through forensic means,” but they do believe the remains [...]

Win a Trip to See Pink Live in L.A. on Valentine's Day Weekend

Townsquare Media — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:38:48 +0000

There's pink – the color of Valentine's Day cards and warm winter sunsets over downtown L.A. And then, of course, there's Pink – a legendary performer and a singer who never fails to prove she's among the hottest on the planet.

We're bringing all three of these things together, and wrapping them up in a neat little Valentine's Day bow. Enter below to win a trip to L.A. to see Pink live in concert, two tickets to the show, and as a bonus, $500 to blow any way you want.

This Week's College Football Bowl Games — What to Watch For

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:28:00 +0000

What says “happy holidays” more than ignoring your family so you can bask in the warm glow of a football game between two teams you don’t know anything about and haven’t seen play since, well, last bowl season? Here all the highlights from this week’s slate of college football bowl games. [All times Eastern.] R+L [...]

Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:16:03 +0000

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

Will You Decorate Your Home for the Holidays? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:39:40 +0000

Tis the season for Christmas lights, nativity scenes and Santa lawn statues. In December, it often seems like every house in the neighborhood is decorated for the holidays. But are they really, or are your eyes being tricked by the blinking lights? According to a survey of 1,000 adults by Rasmussen Reports, 64 percent plan to decorate [...]

Larry Hagman, J.R. Ewing on 'Dallas,' Dead at 81

Townsquare Media — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:03:21 +0000

Television actor Larry Hagman, best known for his portrayal of the conniving oilman J.R. Ewing on the show ‘Dallas,’ died on Friday at the age of 81. Hagman had been battling throat cancer since at least October of 2011, when he also announced he would be taking part in TNT’s current ‘Dallas’ reboot. He died [...]

Today Is Townsquare Media's Annual One-Day Sale!

Gaylord Focker — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:29:15 +0000

One day a year Townsquare Media drastically lowers the prices to advertise on-air and online. Today is that day, so if you own a business or want to advertise and upcoming event in the first quarter of 2013 then call the Townsquare Media office at (509)547-9791. Check out the full details including prices and dayparts.

Key Payday $1,000 Winner – Jaime Cox

Gaylord Focker — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:20:33 +0000

On Friday November 2nd, Jaime Cox woke up not even imagining she would be $1,000 richer by the end of the day, but she was. Congratulations to Jaime Cox who was listening and became one of the many winners we’ll have this month. Be listening for your next chance to ‘WIN CASH’, and maybe you [...]

Win $1,000 Just by Listening + $10,000 Right Here on Our Website

Townsquare Media — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:04:10 +0000

Here’s your big chance to win cash. Win $1,000 two times a day just by listening on the air. Win $10,000 right here on our website. Is there really anything else to say? How about we just tell you how you can wind up with all that cash in your pocket. Listen to this station [...]