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April VIP Winners Announced

Townsquare Media — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:01:06 +0000

Congratulations to the most recent winners in our VIP program! Sony Handycam - Rob Lahti iPad 3 - Kim Granzotto $500 Marriott Hotels gift card - Jessica Fasburg Cuisinart Grill - Jim Schlidt $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card - Gloria Lynn Xbox 360 Spring Value Bundle - Vincent Mahfood $100 Home Depot gift card - [...]

Win $10,000 Online + $1,000 Just By Listening to KICKS 105!

Townsquare Media — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:53 +0000

It’s your chance to win cash! Two chances at a $1,000 each weekday just by listening to KICKS 105 on the radio. AND you can win $10,000 this month, right here on our website. Man, that’s a lot of cabbage. Listen Monday through Friday, all through May for two chances each day to call in [...]

Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:50:50 +0000

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured. “Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and of Massachusetts,” President Barack Obama said following Tsarnaev’s arrest. The manhunt began with [...]

Boston Marathon Bombers: One Suspect Captured; One Dead [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:20:23 +0000

The second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been captured. Dzokhar Tsarnaev was taken into police custody Friday night -- five days after the bombing that left three dead and left more than 100 injured, police said. The 19-year-old was apprehended after a manhunt that began Thursday night with the fatal shooting of an MIT officer and extended into the evening hours on Friday.

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

Angry Mother with a Grudge Begs Daughter, 7, to Pepper Spray Dollar Store Employees

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:23:39 +0000

Don’t let others fight your battles for you – especially not your seven-year-old daughter. Police in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania say Delaina Garling asked her daughter, 7, to pepper spray employees at a dollar store where Garling had been banned for alleged theft. Garling went to Family Dollar Store on Monday before employees tried to walk [...]

See + Meet Kenny Chesney in Seattle

Townsquare Media — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:09:36 +0000

Kenny Chesney's set to play in Seattle this summer, and we've got your chance to see the country superstar live in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest city – and meet him backstage!

Enter below for your chance to fly with a friend to Seattle to see Kenny Chesney live at Century Link field (home of the Seattle Seahawks) on June 1

Falling Meteor Rocks Russia, Causing Injuries to 500 People

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:53 +0000

It may have looked like a scene out of a sci-fi movie, but a meteor racing across the sky in Russia had people scared out of their wits Friday morning. The meteor, which was spotted over the Ural Mountains, caused as series of explosions and was responsible for injuring more than 500 people, several of [...]

Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Authorities say they need time to sift through the remains of a fire set in the cabin on Tuesday and “identification will be attempted through forensic means,” but they do believe the remains [...]

January VIP Winners Announced

Townsquare Media — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:16:36 +0000

Congratulations to the most recent winners in the VIP Program. Samsung 40″ TV – Gary Shultz Kindle Paperwhite – Marlys Lawrence $100 Target gift card – Jolie Williams $250 cash – Vicki Wood Garmin GPS – Lee Zindler Xbox 360 w/ Nike bundle – Val Stinger Samsungy Galaxy Tab – Sherri Falcone $100 Lowe’s gift [...]

George Strait Farewell Show Contest Winner Announced

Townsquare Media — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:01:05 +0000

Congratulations to Jim Reinhard! He’s the winner of our trip to San Antonio to see the grand finale of the “Cowboy Rides Away” farewell tour with George Strait. Jim and a guest will not only get to see the once-in-a-lifetime concert, but they’ve also won all of George Strait’s albums on CD and $500 to [...]

See + Meet Tim McGraw in Tampa

Chris Kissel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:16:50 +0000

See Tim McGraw live and meet him backstage in Tampa! Enter below for the trip of a lifetime. One lucky winner will fly to Tampa to see McGraw with a guest on May 11, plus $500 to spend any way you want. McGraw is gearing up for the release of Two Lanes of Freedom, featuring [...]

See George Strait Live at His Farewell Show in San Antonio

Townsquare Media — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:45:51 +0000

This is the concert George Strait has prepared his entire career for – a stop in his hometown of San Antonio for the grand finale of his “Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour.

Now, we're giving you the chance to fly to San Antonio to attend the concert with one guest. We'll also give you all of George Straits albums on CD and $500 to blow in San Antonio.

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78

Chris Kissel — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:46:20 +0000

Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired American general who led coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War, died of pneumonia Thursday in Tampa, Florida at the age of 78, the Associated Press reports. Forces led by Schwarzkopf drove Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army from Kuwait during the US-led campaign. Schwarzkopf’s distinguished career, topped by the Gulf War victory, [...]

Johnny Manziel Becomes First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 04:05:57 +0000

After a record-breaking first season, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made history again Saturday night, becoming the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy. “Johnny Football” drew 474 first place votes and 2,029 total points from the panel of media members and former winners that votes for college football’s most prestigious trophy. Notre Dame [...]

Enter to Win a Flight Home for the Holidays From Blake Shelton

Townsquare Media — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:43:47 +0000

There’s not much worse than not seeing your loved ones on Christmas. This year, Blake Shelton wants to make sure you or your loved ones make it home for the holidays. Blake is teaming up with us to do something special: Enter below for a chance for one flight for two from wherever you are [...]

Win $1,000 Just by Listening + $10,000 Right Here on Our Website

Townsquare Media — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:04:10 +0000

Win $1,000 a week just by listening to KICKS 105. Win $10,000 right here on our website. Is there really anything else to say? How about we just tell you how you can wind up with all that cash in your pocket. Listen to KICKS 105 every day, Monday through Friday, all through November for two [...]

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:03:33 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

See the CMAs Live in Nashville + Meet the Band Perry Backstage

Townsquare Media — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:46:32 +0000

It's the biggest night in country music, and you could be a part of it.

Enter here for a trip to see the CMAs in person in Nashville on November 1. The show features Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Taylor, Eric Church, Brad Paisley... and just about everyone else. Plus, you'll get to meet the Band Perry backstage before the show.