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11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:36:16 +0000

It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department. See, with all those smartypants thoughts in kids’ heads, poetry is a way for them to express it in [...]

Honoring The Young Daughter Of A Fallen Police Officer [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:37 +0000

Hundreds of Phoenix police officers turned out in support of the five-year old daughter of a Phoenix police officer who was struck and killed by a hit and run driver. It originally was planned as a small honor guard to take the place of her dad, but word got out. 29-year old police officer and Iraq [...]

Conan O'Brien Bitterly Teaches Taylor Swift What 22 Is Really Like

Megan Pacella — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:06 +0000

The lyrics to Taylor Swift's hit song make 22 sound like a darn good time. Lots of late-night hangouts, dreaming of the future, acting silly with friends -- what more could you want? Unfortunately, the reality for most is that early 20s aren't nearly as fun as they look in the '22' music video -- and Conan O'Brien takes issue with Swift's gross misrepresentation.

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 million Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose [...]

Pistol Annies Draw From Real Life, Marriage for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:58:58 +0000

Pistol Annies have just released their second album, titled ‘Annie Up,’ and in a new interview, the critically acclaimed country music trio talk about how their real lives helped shape the music they’ve made this time around. “This album is about right now,” Miranda Lambert tells the Tennessean. “When we were doing the first record, [...]

Ready, Set, Its Buffalo Marathon Time!

Pete Hausmann — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:09:54 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend Marks the unofficial start of Summer and what better way to kick it then a little jog of 26.2 miles! Its time for the Buffalo Marathon! The date is Sunday May 26th and race starts at 7am on Pearl Street, one block north of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The race finishes in front [...]

Rob Banks' Top 25 Darius Rucker Songs: #20 — 'It Won't Be Like This For Long'

Rob Banks — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:20:33 +0000

#20: “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” was only Darius Rucker’s second single into country music — and a second #1 hit for him. A crowd favorite for sure — you know he’s going to play it at our Taste Of Country come June 14! [button href="http://wyrk.com/?p=207194" [...]

Taylor Swift Shows Her Many Colors Live on Red Tour in Texas – Exclusive Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:00:11 +0000

Taylor Swift doesn't have thick skin, she tells Taste of Country (after all, no good writer does) -- a trait only amplified during her live show, where she seems most at home. The 'Begin Again' superstar took the stage in the capital city of Austin, Texas on Tuesday night (May 21) wearing her heart on her sleeve and showing it off song by song, story by story.

Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

13 Animals Kicking It in Kiddie Pools for Memorial Day

Emerald Catron — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:44 +0000

Hooo boy, it is so close to being summer, we can practically hear the incessant song of the ice cream truck already. Frankly we don’t want to wait until Monday to kick off the season. We can’t. We’ve lost all control. Here are some pics of animals in kiddie pools to prove it. Source: 13 [...]

Four-Year-Old Girl Is a Marvel Comics Trivia Whiz

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:35:46 +0000

Okay comic book enthusiasts, it’s time to study up on that Marvel trivia because four-year-old Mia is up for a challenge. Recently posted on Reddit, this video of a young girl answering questions from her father regarding various Marvel superheroes could easily make your geeky mind explode. If not from her immense knowledge of the Marvel universe [...]

Short on Cash? Restaurant Lets You Work Off Your Bill

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:36:39 +0000

There’s a restaurant out there that will let you eat up without making you pay up. But, there is a catch. While we in the US are greeted with gimmicks like Chili’s two-for-20, a restaurant in the Spanish city of Terrassa has come up with a novel way to serve cash-strapped customers, as the country [...]

Professional Sports' 5 Biggest Memorial Day Moments

Danny Groner — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:59:04 +0000

Memorial Day weekend doesn’t offer a a reprieve from the daily grind for many athletes. The NBA and NHL playoffs are still smoking hot, and Major League Baseball is in full swing. Some professional athletes and fans are honoring American servicemembers at the ballpark and inside arenas. As we memorialize and celebrate the soldiers, Marines, [...]

KMart Follows Shipping Commercial With A 'Big Gas' One [NSFW VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:00 +0000

You may have seen the commercial that many people were talking about a couple weeks ago from KMart that told customers about new shipping offers from the store. The latest follow up to that is a new deal. It’s a big gas deal. Whoever is coming up with this stuff needs a raise. Also, don’t [...]

10 BBQ Fails to Avoid on Memorial Day

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:52 +0000

Got any Memorial Day plans? Maybe you’re heading to a parade and dressing up in those American flag shorts (guilty). Or perhaps heading to the public pool to kick off swimming season is more your style. Whatever you do, there’s one Memorial Day staple that all Americans must experience on Monday— the BBQ. While barbecuing [...]

Perfect Places To Have A Picnic In Western New York

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:52:08 +0000

The sun is shining and flowers are blooming in Buffalo! With the temperatures climbing by the minute, it’s time to enjoy a picnic with family and friends. Here’s a list of some great picnic locations in the area. Cazenovia Park 25 Cazenovia St., Buffalo Located in South Buffalo, Cazenovia Park is a favorite spot for [...]

Tim McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' Enters the ToC Top 10 Video Countdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:58 +0000

Make room for Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. The trio of superstars made a big splash on the Taste of Country Top 10 Video Countdown this week, but did they have the support to top Carrie Underwood's 'Two Black Cadillacs' video? Carebears have been relentless voters over the last several months, despite challenges from stars like Blake Shelton and Darius Rucker.

Kaillee Bridges — This Week's Hometown Hero

Brett Alan — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:39:55 +0000

This week’s Hometown Hero comes to us from Warsaw, N.Y. Her name is Kaillee Bridges, and she served in the United States Marine Corps. We celebrate her life and her service to our country this Memorial Day Weekend. Kailee joined the Marines straight out of high school. While she was there, she fell in love [...]

Susan G. Koman Race For The Cure Is Coming Up On June 8 at Delaware Park!

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:56 +0000

The Susan G. Koman “Race for the Cure” is coming up June 8 at the Delaware Park Rose Gardens. Teams will participate in this annual fundraising race/walk to help find a cure for breast cancer. Someone dies of breast cancer every 69 seconds, and each year the Susan G. Koman “Race for the Cure” promises [...]

Help WYRK Be A Better Radio Station — Give Us Your Input!

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:45 +0000

WYRK wants your help! We want to play the songs you love — that is why your opinion is so important to us. Plus, we want you to share your thoughts on streaming audio and video, cell phones and other technology. Help us create an even better radio station by taking this fun survey! Your opinions [...]