Lance Tormey

Yakima

Writer and Producer at KMGW-FM (Yakima, WA)

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Articles

Bishops Warn: New Law Forces Priests to Choose Between Faith and Jail

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

The Catholic bishops of Washington want the federal courts to block a new Washington law that takes effect on July 27. The law in question requires priests to report abuse if it's shared during a confessional. A press release says attorneys for the bishops including bishop Joseph Tyson of Yakima filed an initial lawsuit in federal court last week.
Trail and Campground Closures in Effect Near Leavenworth Amid Manhunt

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Day 7 of the search for a father in Wenatchee who police say killed his three daughters. Police are getting lots of tips from all over the Pacific Northwest as they try and find 32-year-old Travis Decker. The Forest Service has closed the Icicle Creek area as part of the search for Decker. The closure starts at near the Snow Lakes Trailhead, about five miles outside Leavenworth.
Little Ducks, Big Rescue: Yakima Police Save Family from Storm Drain

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Yakima Police saved a family on Wednesday. According to the Yakima Police Department Facebook page a "concerned" home called the Yakima Police Department on Wednesday concerned about a family of ducks and a frantic mother duck who was "squawking" near a storm drain. The department sent Community Service Officers to the scene and that's where they found the ducklings had fallen into the storm drain.
Victim in Critical Condition Following Thursday Yakima Shooting

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Yakima Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting reported at about 9:30 am in 800 block of South 2nd Avenue. The victim was transported to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital in critical condition. It's not clear what lead to the shooting. Police have identified a suspect and are now searching the valley for him. The investigation continues today. If you know anything that could help police find the suspect call 911 or 509 575 6200.
Manhunt Continues for Father Wanted in Triple Murder of Young Girls in Wenatchee

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Where is the man wanted for killing his three young daughters in Wenatchee? An intense search over the weekend is still not in custody as the search continues today. Police are getting lots of tips from all over the Pacific Northwest. On Wednesday authorities checked out reports that 32-year-old Travis Decker was spotted in McCall, Idaho but it turned out to be a false report.
Virtual Town Hall for 14th District Lawmakers Scheduled for June 12.

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Do you pay attention to the work in the Washington State Legislature? Do you wonder what your lawmakers are doing to help the valley or the state? Mark your calendar if you want to talk directly to local lawmakers during a special virtual town hall this month. Sen. Curtis King of Yakima, Rep. Gloria Mendoza of Grandview, and Rep. Deb Manjarrez of Wapato, are inviting everyone in the 14th District to a virtual town hall meeting set for June 12 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Harris’s Memorial Foundation Raises Funds for Women’s Shelter in Yakima.

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

In January of 2020 Brian Harris lost his daughter, Emily after she was killed by her husband at her home in Selah. Ever since the loss Harris has pledged to raise money for the Emily Harris Memorial Foundation in memory of his daughter. All the funds raised go to the YWCA women's shelter in Yakima. The effort continues this year. Harris will be in a large dog kennel starting Sunday, June 8 through Wednesday June 10 in front of the Brian Harris Used Cars dealership hoping to raise $150,000.
Authorities Warn Decker Could Be Armed; Considered Extremely Dangerous.

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

A massive manhunt continues today for a 32-year-old father accused of killing his three daughters in Wenatchee and fleeing the area. Authorities all around the Pacific Northwest and nation are looking for Travis Decker. He's wanted on three counts of murder and kidnapping. The Wenatchee Police Department says the three young girls were reported missing last Friday after not returning home following a visit with their father.
Stay Safe: Firewood and Firework Bans on Yakima & Naches Rivers.

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

As summer approaches, many in Yakima are preparing for floating adventures along the Yakima and Naches Rivers if that's you check what you pack because there's 7 things you can't have while on that float. According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources the restrictions are designed to protect public safety, wildlife, and the environment. Here are seven key things you should know you cannot do or bring when enjoying the rivers this spring and summer:1.
Three Sisters Reported Missing in Wenatchee Confirmed Deceased; Father Still Missing.

3 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

An intense search for three young sisters reported missing in Wenatchee is over after the three girls were all found dead. The girls were reported missing after visiting their father on May 30. The father, 32-year-old Travis Decker remains missing. After receiving the call about the girls police issued a missing endangered person alert for the girls ages 5, 8 and 9.