Lance Tormey

Yakima

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

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Articles

A Growing Crisis Revealed

1 week ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

With so much news about MS-13 gang members and the prison in El Salvador the question must be asked is the Yakima Valley home to MS-13 gang members? A YAKIMA MAN WAS ARRESTED IN 2018 AN MS-13 GANG MEMBERLocal authorities say Yakima is home to not only MS-13 gang members but also powerful drug cartels that have been operating in Yakima for years.
FSU Shooting Sparks Nationwide Fears: Will 2025 See More Campus Violence?

1 week ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

After Thursday's deadly shooting at Florida State University many are wondering if 2025 be another deadly year in schools around the nation. Police say a 20-year-old man is in custody after the shooting that took the lives of two people and injured six others. The shooter identified as the son of a Deputy in the Tallahassee Sheriff's Department. The suspect was shot by police before being arrested. US authorities say more than 340 school shootings were reported in the United States in 2024.
Yakima Shops Stock Up on Potent New Strains!

1 week ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Have you tried the new, potent marijuana sold at retail stores in Washington State? It's much different than the pot you grew up with and it's much more expensive. Maybe you'll make a visit to one of the retail stores in Yakima this week because Sunday is 4/20 the marijuana holiday for marijuana supporters. MORE STATES ARE LEGALIZING THE DRUG IN 2025The federal government continues to look at its cannabis policy and as more and more states legalize the drug.
Pastor Arrested for Alleged Child Rape Following Victim's Report.

1 week ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

A 32-year-old youth pastor from the Sunnyside - Outlook area, has been charged for what prosecutors say are multiple sex offenses involving a minor teenage child. AUTHORITIES AREN'T SAYING WHERE GUERRA WAS SERVING AS A PASTORBenjamin Felix Guerra was charged in Yakima County Superior Court this week with multiple charges of second-degree rape and third-degree child molestation along with three counts of third-degree child rape and one charge of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.
Speed Cameras Launch in Washington Work Zones-Will They Help?

1 week ago | mega993online.com | Lance Tormey

The last time you drove through a work zone did you slow down? Since 2020 Washington state has seen an average of 1,345 work zone crashes every year. State officials are taking action to hopefully reduce the crashes by installing the first Work Zone Speed Camera this week near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Coroner Jim Curtice Faces Charges as Yakima County Considers $63,274 Settlement.

1 week ago | mega993online.com | Lance Tormey

The Yakima County Commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed resignation/settlement agreement with Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice. CURTICE WILL RECEIVE HALF OF HIS ANNUAL SALARYUnder the proposed agreement obtained by KIT News, if approved by the commissioners Curtice would be paid $63,274 minus $3,500 Curtice has agreed to pay for the purchase of the coroner's K9 Justice.
Savor the Flavor: Top Spot for Mongolian Beef Across Washington State!

1 week ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

It's not easy to find a small family owned Asian restaurant these days with the growth of Chinese buffets in the state, but there's a hidden gem in Richland Washington called Mandarin House. MORE THAN 20-YEARS OF SUCCESS IN EASTERN WAIt's a restaurant that's been open for more than 20-years in the same spot at 1035 Lee Blvd in Richland and it's not only popular with the general public but with special visitors to Washington State as well.
Scamming Spree: Yakima County Hits with Jury Duty Threats!

1 week ago | mega993online.com | Lance Tormey

Scams happen all the time in Yakima County because the scammers find numerous victims. Scammers are busy this week in Yakima County with another threatening jury duty scam. "RANDY" CALLS YOU AND SOUNDS THREATENINGThis time the scammer leaves a message and identifies himself as "Randy Baker" and that he has a very important legal matter to speak to you about.
Police Advise Women to Stay Vigilant While Pumping Gas at Night

1 week ago | mega993online.com | Lance Tormey

If you're a lady and you're filling the tank this week be ever vigilant especially if you buy gas at night. Crime at the gas station? What? THOUSANDS OF CRIMES HAPPEN AT GAS STATIONS EVERY YEAR According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice, and FBI statistics about 63,000 violent crimes happen at gas stations and convenience stores every year. In fact the information shows that many carjackings happen to women while buying gas. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF? So what to do?
Home Sweet Home: Yakima Sees 336 Sales So Far in 2025!

2 weeks ago | mega993online.com | Lance Tormey

It's that time of year when hundreds of people around Yakima start looking to buy or sell a home. According to Cory Bemis, owner of Yakima's John L. Scott Realty says the 2025 Year to Date Median Home Sales Price is $367,925 which he says is a 9.8% increase from last year's median price of $335,000. ALONG WITH PRICES HOME SALES ARE UP SO FAR THIS YEARBemis says there were 123 total homes sold in March of 2025, less than a 10.2% decrease from the 137 homes that sold in March of 2024.