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What If A City Killer Asteroid Misses Earth But Tags The Moon Instead?

1 week ago | kpq.com | Sean McKenna

About every three to six months, we hear a story about some giant asteroid that has been spotted hundreds of millions of miles away that is heading toward Earth, and then we find out that there is a .005% chance that it might hit our planet. Large Asteroid 2014 JO25 Makes Near-Earth PassSome paleontologists believe that what wiped out the dinosaurs was an asteroid striking our planet.
East Wenatchee Man Gets Prison Time for Modified Firearm

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

An East Wenatchee man received a two-and-a-half year prison sentence Thursday for possessing a modified handgun. Court records show 20-year-old Abraham Aguliar-Leon pled guilty in March to illegal possession of a machine gun after Chelan County Sheriff's deputies arrested him last July. He allegedly threatened to shoot random bystanders with a handgun modified to allow fully automatic gunfire as well as an unregistered 9mm.
Vehicle Fire Sparks Brush Fire Near Othello, No Injuries

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

A single-vehicle accident in Adams County results in a brush fire Sunday afternoon. Adams County Sheriff's Office says the fire began around 4 p.m. on McManamon Road, northwest of Othello. Investigators say the vehicle had a mechanical issue with its axle, which led to flames fully engulfing it. The blaze did not damage any structures and there were no injuries as a result of the accident. The Bureau of Land Management is in charge of the fire, which remains under investigation.
Wenatchee Police Search for Suspect After Morning Stabbing

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

A suspect who stabbed a man in Wenatchee Thursday morning is still on the loose. Wenatchee Police Department said the 47-year-old man sustained stab wounds in the back during an altercation at approximately 9:50 a.m. in the 1500 block of South Wenatche Avenue. When officers arrived, they found the victim with non-life threatening stab wound injuries. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived and has not been located.
Quincy Man Arrested After ATV Chase, Fuel Theft in Grant Co.

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

A Quincy man attempted to elude police after stealing fuel in Grant County. According to Grant County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call about a man, 31-year-old Marcos Trevino, reportedly stealing fuel in the 7500 block of Martin Road NW near Ephrata around 5 p.m. Saturday. As officers arrived, Trevino fled into an orchard.
1,000 Rally in Wenatchee Against Trump Policies, ICE Actions

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

Around 1,000 people attended the "No Kings Rally" in Wenatchee's Memorial Park Saturday afternoon. The rally is one of thousands across the country in protest of the Trump Administration's policies, including the use of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement deporting citizens without due process, a right granted under the 14th Ammendment, the Military Parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, and funding cuts across numerous social programs.
How to Get Banned From Buying a Ferrari

1 week ago | kpq.com | Stephen Lenz

The Italian luxury sports car with the prancing horse is a symbol of wealth and sophistication, with a side of sex appeal. With a base price around $250,000 to the priciest at more than $2 million, these supercars are super exclusive, causing plenty of swoon wherever they are. However, this exclusivity comes with more than just an unreachable price tag for most; even if you can afford it, your reputation matters to Ferrari.
From Bankruptcy To Bounce Back, Big Lots Is Stirring Up Some Serious Local Chatter

1 week ago | kpq.com | Jahna Michal

Big Lots, we had a Big Lots store location here in the Wenatchee Valley. Then they filed for Chapter 11 and closed all their stores (1400 of them) last year. Now the brand is starting to make a comeback. Please note, I said the brand is making a comeback. Big Lots Earnings Disapoints Investors, Stock Price FallsSeveral possible Deals to revive Big Lots have come and gone, but now there's been a change.
Why Wasn't An Amber Alert Issued For Wenatchee Sisters?

2 weeks ago | kpq.com | Dave Bernstein

In the initial search for three young sisters from Wenatchee who were later found murdered, the statewide Amber Alert was not triggered when it is possible the girls may have still been in the area and still alive. The bodies of Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker were discovered 3 days later in a campground outside LeavenworthThe Wenatchee Valley has raised questions as to why the Amber Alert system wasn't activated.
Plane Crashes at Pangborn Airport; All Four Onboard Uninjured

2 weeks ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

A plane crashed at Pangborn Memorial Airport Friday afternoon. Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief Brian Brett says crews responded to a report of a plane crash at approximately 2:07 p.m.They arrived to find a cessna with two adults and two children on board. They safely evacuated and did not have injuries. The plane did not catch on fire and it did not appear fuel leaked out of the aircraft. A photo of a cessna airplane on a runway after a crash.