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Heavy Metal + Mariachi Music = Metalachi!

Todd Lyons — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:46 +0000

Happy Cinco de Mayo! To celebrate with all of our Latino listeners, what could be the best of both worlds, we present the world’s first and only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band – Metalachi! Hear them put a Latin twist on Ozzy Osbourne’s classic “Crazy Train”!

Five Reasons Not To Go Out On Your Birthday

John Riggs — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:30:45 +0000

Today, April 12th, is my birthday. It's shared with David Letterman, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes and many others, I'm sure. I appreciate the 'Happy Birthdays' but I don't celebrate it much. I'm kind of a homebody so I chill at home with the kids. Sure, we'll get a cake because that's what's supposed to happen on your birthday from a kid's point of view, but I refuse to go out. Here are my top five reasons why I never go out on my birthday.

What Is Your Leprechaun Name? Find Out Here

John Riggs — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:13:04 +0000

Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, we want to know what your leprechaun name is. Find out here. My name is Greenie McKnob, which is completely awesome. Is your name better? Post it in the comments.

You Won't Believe The Ingredients In This Homemade Shamrock Shake I Just Had

John Riggs — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:58:00 +0000

One of my co-workers thought it'd be funny to make his own 'shamrock shake' being that St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday. He wouldn't tell me what was in it until I took a drink. Although nobody was brave enough to actually try it, I decided to give it a try. What's the worst that could happen?

Best Bars in Yakima for Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Todd Lyons — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:41:56 +0000

With St. Patrick's Day falling on a weekend this year (Sunday, March 17th) most restaurants, bars and pubs will be teeming with revelers who are all Irish for, at least, one day.

As the grandson of an Irishman myself whose family considers this holiday one of the top of the calendar year, I have certainly spent my fair share partying every March 17th.

Here are some of my top picks in Yakima to spend your holiday at:

My Valentine's Day Gift I Promise Not To Lose

Todd Lyons — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:38:44 +0000

My wife Carrie and I spent a great evening together on Valentine’s Day. We sent our son to spend the night with his grandparents before stuffing our faces at a seafood buffet. Before dinner, however, my wife got down on one knee and re-proposed to me. The reason for this is because she had purchased [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

MLK Peace March In Yakima Today

Todd Lyons — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:34:55 +0000

The 29th annual Peace March in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held today beginning at noon. The parade route starts at 5th Ave. and M.L.K. Blvd. in Yakima and will head east. Grand marshal Rev. Juliet Hemphill will guide the march south on 8th St. winding up at the Yakima Convention [...]

Lyons Family Christmas Cookie Recipe [AUDIO]

Todd Lyons — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:21:07 +0000

Once a year, I pass along my family’s decades-old Christmas cookie recipe over the airwaves during “The Big Show.” This year was no different. If you missed the broadcast the other day, I have posted it here for you. It is such a secret recipe that I simply cannot type it out and have it [...]

Hostess for the Hungry

Timmy!!! — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:55:57 +0000

With the future of Hostess looking darker than their chocolate Ding Dongs, it’s nice to see a little good come out of all troubles that Twinkie the Kid is facing. With the local Hostess store on the corner of 3rd & Washington here in Yakima, shutting it’s doors on Monday night, store manager Shawn Johnson [...]

Game Stop Holiday Commercial! (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:50:35 +0000

Either he needs to find a better place to hide his porn or give them a hint on what he wants!Very Funny Game Stop Commercial!

Combat Veterans At Yakima Speedway July 4th (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:51:59 +0000

Independence Day was celebrated the good ole American way with motorcycles and Race cars! The Combat Veterans of Yakima paid tribute to old glory but doing a ride around at the Speedway on Wednesday! Rich and his daughter were at the front of the pack with our Amazing American Flag!

Happy 4th of July Yakima!

Todd Lyons — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:52:56 +0000

Happy 236th birthday, America!

From all of us at 94.5 KATS, have an unsafe and insane holiday! :)

Happy Crowded Nest Day! I Used To Live In My Parent's Basement. Did You?

John Riggs — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:00:43 +0000

June 12th is Crowded Nest Awareness Day. It's a day we bring to the attention of those who are old enough to live on their own, but decided to live under their parents roof as long as possible because paying bills sucks. I'm not one to talk, I lived with my parents until I was 25 or so.