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Officials See No Credible Terror Threat on 9/11 Anniversary

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:00:44 +0000

On the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2001, intelligence officials say there is no “credible or specific” threat that terrorist organizations are planning an attack. Although Department of Homeland Security spokesman Matt Chandler said there’s no definitive information indicating a threat, he noted that terrorist organizations have shown interest in specific dates and anniversaries like [...]

What Are You Teaching Your Kids About 911? Twin Falls Speaks Out [Audio]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:52:37 +0000

I wasn’t sure what we were going to discuss on the show today regarding 911. Over the years, I have been blessed by your stories of sadness, fear, courage and hope during the days that surround the anniversary of September 11. Today’s discussion was no exception and it was inspired by this email. Brad & [...]

Americans Honor Victims on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:30:24 +0000

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people.

Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

9/11 Note Given To Victims Wife Ten Years Later

Jackie — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:37:53 +0000

This is pretty chilling. According to FOX News, a man named Randy Scott was trapped inside the World Trade Center on 9/11, and before he died, he wrote a note to get help and threw it out an open window. It said, quote, "84th floor. West office. 12 people trapped."

11 Years Ago [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:04:57 +0000

Every year on September 11th I don’t expect to be so sad, but at some point throughout the day I find myself holding back the tears. Every year I wonder how the family members of the victims are dealing with their loss. And like you, I think back to where I was, who I was with [...]

11 Years Since 9/11

Terry Morgan — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:34 +0000

It’s been eleven years since those tragic events on September 11th, 2001 claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 men, women, and children, and changed our lives. Even now, eleven years later, the attacks seem too near, too filled with emotion. I remember being on the air that day and completely speechless. I didn’t know how [...]

Randy Travis' 911 Call Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:40:56 +0000

The 911 call made to Texas dispatchers after a passerby found an unclothed Randy Travis on the side of the road has surfaced on the internet. It’s the latest development in the scandal surrounding the troubled country music superstar, who was arrested late Tuesday night (August 7).

Man Calls Police to Report Cat Bite

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:21:24 +0000

Cat got your thumb?

A man in suburban Indianapolis put the "ow" in meow when he called police Thursday to report a cat bit him on his right thumb.

On September 11th, a Man Pledged Not To Shave Until Bin Laden was Caught

Jackie — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:34:23 +0000

Gary Weddle is a science teacher at Ephrata Middle School in Ephrata, Washington. On September 11th, 2001, he vowed to his students that he would never shave his face again until OSAMA BIN LADEN was caught.

And he kept his vow. By last week, his beard was so insanely long he could've been MISTAKEN for bin Laden.

In Chicago You Can Text Photos and Videos To 911

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:34:23 +0000

Based on all of the fight videos we see on YouTube, it seems like people these days don't whip out their phones to call the cops when they see a CRIME going down . . . they RECORD it. In Chicago, people can now do both.

Chicago has become the first U.S. city where residents can text photos or videos of crimes to 911. Those files go to the police's crime prevention info center, then get forwarded to first responders or detectives.

Intruder Calls 911 Before Homeowner Does [AUDIO]

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:06:12 +0000

A Portland, Oregon woman came home Monday night to find an intruder in her house. So she did the logical thing and called 911.

Little did she know, the intruder had beaten her to the punch.

Worried the returning homeowner would shoot him, Timothy James Chapek -- who had just helped himself to a shower in the bathroom -- had already dialed 911, admitting he had broken into the house, and requesting help from the emergency service.

When help did arrive, police arrested the 24-year old Chapek for trespassing. Read on to hear both calls.

How Eating Domino's Pizza Every Day Could Save Your Life [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:23:40 +0000

Besides the fact that pizza is delicious, did you know it can also save lives?

At least in the case of 82-year-old Jean Wilson who calls Dominos every day at 10 a.m. to order a large pepperoni pie and two Diet Cokes. When her order didn't come through for several days in a row, delivery driver Susan Guy became concerned and went to check on Wilson, calling 911 when she received no response.

It may have been a life-saving decision -- Wilson had fallen and was unable to reach her telephone for help. Keep reading to see a Today Show interview with the heroic Dominos employee.