KIT-AM (Yakima, WA)

KIT (1280 AM) is a radio station that serves the Yakima, Washington area with a format focused on News Talk Information. It is operated by GAP Broadcasting Yakima License, LLC and is owned by Townsquare Media. The station includes content from major networks such as ABC Radio, Fox News Radio, and Westwood One.

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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.
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.
Parker Doe' Remains Found in 1988; Investigators Hope for New Leads.

2 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Washington lawmakers are debating a bill that's designed to honor 3,000 recipients of the Medal of Honor including three people from Central Washington. THE BRIDGE SPANS THE COLUMBIA RIVERThe bill could result in the designation of the Interstate 90 bridge over the Columbia River near Vantage as the "Medal of Honor Bridge."The proposal was introduced by 13th District State Rep. Tom Dent of Moses Lake.
New WA State Park Fees to Soar in 2025 for Campers and Boaters

2 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Reesha Cosby

The cost of your camping and boating trips at Washington State Parks are about to go up. We can blame inflation for the soaring new fees, says the Washington State Parks website.
Yakima County Coroner's Office Seeks Information on Cold Case.

2 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Her remains were found near Parker in February of 1988 and now Detectives from the Yakima County Sheriff's Office are hoping maybe you can help identify her. AUTHORITIES THOUGHT THEY WERE CLOSE TO HER IDENTIFICATIONFor years she's been known to local authorities as Parker Doe and was in her late 20's or early 30's when she died. Exactly how she died is unknown but she's believed to be a victim of a homicide. Her generic name didn't changed when her remains were exhumed in 2021 to test her DNA.
Yakima's $9 Million Dilemma: Your Questions Wanted at Tonight's Forum!

2 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

It's a lot of number crunching that many don't understand but your chance to help the city make some big decisions in the near future comes Monday night. SOME BIG DECISIONS WILL BE MADE SO HERE'S YOUR CHANCEIf you live in Yakima City Council Districts 6 and 7 you are being urged to bring your questions and concerns about the future of the city of Yakima to a special forum Monday night. A series of forums in council districts get underway this week.
Police have Identified a man killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.

2 weeks ago | newstalkkit.com | Lance Tormey

Yakima Police say a 19-year-old man from Yakima riding a motorcycle died Saturday after he struck a tree in the 1600 blockof South 64th Avenue. The Yakima County Deputy Coroner has identifies the victim as Isiah Ramos. A LOT OF PEOPLE HEARD THE SIRENS SATURDAY NIGHTPolice say the crash was reported at about 11:15 pm Saturday after Ramos lost control of the motorcyle while traveling northbound on South 64th. Officers arrived and treated Ramos at the scene.