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Teen Busted After Calling 911 to Report Strange Dream

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:07:52 +0000

The inappropriate 911 call has long been a weird news staple. Confused citizens have used emergency services to report everything from a sandwich without enough mayo to a broken iPhone.

However, over the weekend, Mark Welch managed to take 911 abuse to a trippy new place. The 18 year old Florida man, who had been (unsurprisingly) smoking synthetic marijuana, became convinced that everything that was happening took place in his dream from the night before.

President Bush's Opening Pitch At Yankee Stadium After 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:43 +0000

If you only watch one video on our website today, please take four minutes of your time to watch this video. I literally got goosebumps while watching this. Even if you are not a George Bush fan, I truly believe you will enjoy this video. To me, this video is a representation of everything that [...]

Boatlift: A Tale of 9/11 Resilience [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:46 +0000

It’s been over ten years since 9/11 and we are still finding out things we never knew before about the attacks on our country. This video was sent to me by a WYRK listener and I had to share it with you. I think it shows you what we as American do for each other [...]

Family Gets Lost In Corn Maze, Calls 911

Staff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:07:06 +0000

After entering a corn maze in Danvers, Mass. a family became lost and unable to find their way out. With two small children in tow the father decided to call 911 and ask for assistance. Officers were able to locate the family and escort them out of the maze unharmed. Apparently this is not uncommon. [...]

A 9/11 Tribute You Have Never Seen [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:02:44 +0000

I realize that the tenth anniversary of 9/11 has come and gone, but we Americans need to make sure we never forget that day. My friend Kimberly Clayton Jones of Nashville sent me this beautiful 9/11 tribute video and I just had to share it with you. This was featured on ESPN and need to [...]

The 9/11 Bud Commercial That Only Aired ONCE! [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:32 +0000

Commercials are produced so people can sell more of their products. However, after 9/11 Anheuser Busch produced a TV spot that only aired ONCE. The purpose was not to sell more beer, but to honor the victims of 9/11. If you have never seen this commercial, please take a look. Feel free to log in [...]

Why Americans Needed Football Yesterday On 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:00:37 +0000

Like most Americans, I always feel a bit weird on the anniversary of 9/11. I love my country so much, that I can’t help but think about all of the innocent people who died on September 11. 2001. The anniversaries of 9/11 are always sad days for me, but this year was especially tough. [...]

List of Victims of 9/11 Attacks

WYRK Staff — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:00:42 +0000

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 victims. The name of each victim is listed below.

Remembering The Event That Shattered The Nation

Heather Young — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:12:11 +0000

I can’t believe that’s been 10 years since the tragedy that happen this day. I can remember where I was when the Twin Towers were hit. It was my senior year of high school and I was sitting in homeroom. I rememb

Denis Leary Crusades For Firefighters After 9/11

John La Mond — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:12:59 +0000

If you listen to the show, you know I am a huge fan of Denis Leary. He is a brilliant actor, comedian producer, writer and a champion of firefighters. His firefighter cousin was killed in a fire years ago which prompted Denis to create the Leary Firefighter Foundation. God Bless Denis Leary! http://news.yahoo.com/denis-leary-crusades-for-firefighters-after-9-11-loss.html

Here's A Beautiful Tribute To Our Flag And 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:35:01 +0000

Tomorrow is the ten year anniversary of 9/11. I can’t help it but a lot of the feelings I had on that day are coming back to me. I want to thank my dear friend Nancy Bachman of Rochester who sent me this video. Nancy and her husband John are my good friends and very [...]

Country Songs Inspired By 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:00:45 +0000

Country music songs have always been about emotion. The events of 9/11 made us Americans feel levels of emotion that we had never felt before. It was only fitting that country songwriters felt compelled to write about the worst day in our nations history. Here are some of the most prolific country songs that were [...]

WYRK Staff Remember 911 In Their Own Words

Staff — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:00:24 +0000

On this tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country the staff of WYRK share their memories of that day that no American should ever forget. Clay Moden I can’t believe it has been 10 years since the tragedy of September 11th. I remember that I was doing the show live at [...]

Tonight Is The Final Episode Of 'RESCUE ME' [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:00:31 +0000

I am not much of a TV watcher, but there are just a couple of episodic television shows that I do watch. Tonight is the final episode of ‘Rescue Me’; a show created by comedian Denis Leary. I have been a fan of his for as long as I can remember. Watching Denis evolve from [...]

The Twin Towers In Movies [Video]

Brett Alan — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:16:05 +0000

The other day I realized that my daughter has no idea what The Twin Towers looked like before they were destroyed 10 years ago. The only footage that she's ever seen of them is the footage of them going up in flames. Well today I found a montage of movie scenes that they were in before they were destoyed on 9/11.

Paul McCartney's New Film About 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:00:46 +0000

I need to thank my friend Kim Gostomski for letting me know about Paul McCartney’s new film called, The Love We Make”. This is very timely as we stand on the cusp of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Sir Paul was actually in New York when 9/11 happened. He then took to the streets of [...]

Man Calls 911 To Ask For Beer

Brett Alan — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:59:28 +0000

Talk about a bizarre beer run.

The AP is reporting that Raymond Roberge of Bridgeport, CT, dialed 911 three times on Sunday. When authorities finally showed up to his house, the 65-year-old man gave them money "to go to the store and buy him some beer."

World's Most Desperate Woman!

Clay Moden — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:13:43 +0000

Dale and I have had many stories about people calling 911 for the wrong resaons but this one may be the best one yet! Some have called for directions. One lady called because Burger King got her order wrong! Seems as though a woman in Chicago was not going to wait any longer for her [...]