Greetings Fellow Creatures of Earth! I'm Chris Hansen, your host for the KPQ Morning Update and Jack-of-all-radio-trades at Townsquare Media in Wenatchee, Washington. I'm a broadcast media veteran who thoroughly enjoys his work and strives to make a positive impact on the world every time I take to the airwaves. In my spare time, I like to write, draw and podcast. I also love immersing myself in philosophical thought to mixtapes of cheesy rock music on long drives to nowhere in particular - I'm a silent marauder of the long and endless highway! I am also fond of animals and stargazing, and I love chasing thunderstorms when the opportunity presents. And I still collect CDs and vinyl records, as well as clever talismans from forgotten antique stores and really cool shoes. I look forward to being with you on the radio very soon...
Chris Hansen
Police Warning Of Door-To-Door Scams
Now that the weather is warming up, local law enforcement agencies are warning about the potential for door-to-door scams in area neighborhoods.
Grant County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, Kyle Foreman, says the scams typically involve one or more individuals offering home improvement services such as paving or tree trimming...
Driver Injured By Flying Debris Near Chelan Falls
A Wenatchee man has injuries after being struck by a piece of flying debris while driving his pickup truck last Friday afternoon.
Douglas County Fire District No. 4 says it happened at around 3:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 97 just south of the Beebe Bridge when a brake drum detached from a semi truck and crashed through the pickup's windshield...
Ephrata Man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun At Motorist
An Ephrata man is in jail following an alleged road rage incident in Grant County late Friday.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded after receiving reports that a passenger in a Jeep pointed a gun at the driver of another car on State Route 282 near Road A Northwest...
One Injured In Moses Lake Shooting, Car Crash
At least one person has injuries following a shooting in Moses Lake on Saturday night.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred near the intersection of Arlington and Arnold Drives at around 7:30 p.m. when shots were fired from at least one of two involved vehicles...
DOT Says North Cascades Highway Could Reopen By End Of Week
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) are now three weeks into their efforts to reopen the North Cascades Highway for the season.
The 37-mile stretch of State Route 20, which includes Rainy and Washington Passes, closes annually during the winter months from the Ross Dam Trailhead to Silver Star due to heavy snow and persistent avalanche risks...
City Of Wenatchee Passes Ordinance Banning Exotic Animals
The City of Wenatchee now has a new ordinance on its books which prohibits certain animals from being used in traveling performances within its jurisdictional boundaries.
At a special meeting of the Wenatchee City Council on Thursday at Wenatchee Valley College's Mish ee twie Conference Center, councilmembers unanimously voted to restrict the use and possession of "exotic and wild animals&quo
Leavenworth Summer Theater Bids Farewell To Original Venue
As Leavenworth Summer Theater (LST) celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, it's also saying goodbye to its original venue.
The stage at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, which has been used for LST performances since its inception in 1993, is being torn down by the federally-owned facility...
East Wenatchee Mayor Hoping Residents Will Still Visit Businesses During Construction Project
East Wenatchee Mayor Jerrilea Crawford is urging her city's residents not to avoid shopping at businesses located within a construction zone on Rock Island Road.
The work, which began on March 18, stretches from the intersection of Grant Road to McGee Street and is providing improvements to the city's water system, as well as new pavement and other upgrades...
Wenatchee Police Cracking Down On Street Racing
The Wenatchee Police Department is cracking down on street racing and associated activities within the city limits.
Street racing is considered a more serious offense than cruising since it involves vehicles traveling at excessive speeds and driving recklessly on city streets.
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Police Use Ladder Crane To Lift Assault Suspect From Steep Hillside
An assault suspect gave several Wenatchee Police Department officers quite a tumble when they attempted to arrest him Tuesday morning.
The case began on Monday when police received reports that a man was pointing a realistic-looking BB gun at passersby in the 1400 block of South Wenatchee Avenue...