Rob King

Play-by-Play Announcer at WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Dad of 2. Husband of 1. Radio: Steelers. TV: Pirates. Reader, scribbler. Supporter of @Tix4kids

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Pass it on; Spokane Chiefs player wins WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player award

1 day ago | kxly.com | Rob King

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Spokane Chiefs player is being recognized for their sportsmanship! Chiefs forward and captain Berkly Catton was awarded the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy which is the Western Hockey League's Most Sportsmanlike Player for the 2024-25 season. Catton was among six players nominated for the award. He is also nominated for the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy awarded to the WHL Player of the Year. Catton racked up 109 points in 57 games last season with 38 goals and 71 assists.
Up to the highest height; Hayden Kite Festival returning next month

1 day ago | kxly.com | Rob King

HAYDEN, Idaho -- Channel your inner Banks family and head to the Hayden Kite Festival next month!The annual event returns Saturday, May 10 at Broadmoore Park. The festival will feature high flying kites with awards being given like Best in Show, High Flyer, and Best Homemade. No kite? No problem! The City of Hayden will be handing out kites for free. The event is free for folks and goes from 12-2:30 p.m.
FBI investigating laser-pointing incidents at aircraft in Spokane

1 day ago | kxly.com | Rob King

SPOKANE, Wash. -- The FBI is investigating a rise of incidents involving people pointing lasers at aircraft in Spokane. According to the FBI, the agency is seeing a dramatic increase of people pointing lasers at planes flying near Spokane International Airport. The FBI says incidents have occurred in the West Plains, Nine Mile Falles, Green Bluff and Hillyard neighborhoods. There are also multiple reports incidents in Seattle near SEA-TAC but not believed to be related.
Kootenai County Sheriff's Office warning of worrying rise of scam calls

1 day ago | kxly.com | Rob King

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho -- Scammers are impersonating law enforcement in attempts to fraud people living in Kootenai County. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office says it's seeing an alarming rise in these scam calls. KCSO says the scammers will pretend to be law enforcement officers in order to get people to give up money or personal information. The agency says the scammers are able to manipulate their phone numbers to make it look like KCSO is calling.
U.S. Forest Service conducting prescribed burn in North Idaho Wednesday

1 day ago | kxly.com | Rob King

BONNER COUNTY, Idaho -- If you see smoke north of Priest River Wednesday, don't be alarmed. The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn on 13 acres of land near Jasper Mountain today about 15 miles north of Priest River. The Bonner County Sheriff's Office says people may see smoke in surrounding areas, but you're asked to not call 911. Prescribed burns are conducted when weather is favorable to help reduce wildfire risk in the hotter months.
Moulin Rouge, The Lion King highlight next season's Best of Broadway series in Spokane

2 days ago | kxly.com | Rob King

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The Night Market & Street Fair returning to Spokane's Sprague-Union District

2 days ago | kxly.com | Rob King

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Summer is around the corner and a fun event is returning to Spokane!The Night Market and Street Fair will be back this year bringing a vendor fair, musical festival, and art experience to Spokane's Sprague-Union District. The all-ages event features live music, food trucks, street performances and more the second Friday of every month starting Friday, May 9. Tickets are $3 for adults and free for kids!Find out more details at TheWavyBunch.com.
Search and Rescue locate missing Pend Oreille County man dead

3 days ago | kxly.com | Rob King

PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Wash. -- Search and rescue units located the body of a Pend Oreille County man reported missing last week. According to the sheriff's office, 69-year-old Randy Mesec was reported missing April 15 having last been seen April 8 at his home near Greenhood Road about two hours north of Spokane. Pend Oreille and Bonner County Search and Rescue crews conducted a four-day search of the area and Mesec was located dead in the woods near his home.
Registration opening for Spokane Valley swim lessons

3 days ago | kxly.com | Rob King

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Summer is around the corner and kids in Spokane Valley can sign-up for swim lessons starting Tuesday. Registration for Spokane Valley's swim lessons at Park Road, Terrace View, and Valley Mission pools opens at 8 a.m.Sessions are two weeks long Monday - Thursday. There are different levels depending on your swim experience. The cost $48 per session but scholarships are available. Find out more at SpokaneValleyWA.gov or sign-up for lessons HERE.
Woman dragged from town hall sues private security firm, Kootenai sheriff for $5 million

3 days ago | kxly.com | Rob King

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- The woman seen being dragged by several men in a viral video at a Coeur d'Alene town hall has filed a lawsuit against the security firm involved and the Kootenai County sheriff for $5 million. Attorneys representing Teresa Borrenpohl say she was wrongfully removed for voicing a dissenting opinion during the town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee in February.