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A water main break in the Riverside/Black Rock area has a number of streets closed off this morning.  If you use Military Road to get in to work, know that it's closed between Kenmore and Layer Avenue.  Other closures are as follows.....

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to commemorate the Union Soldiers killed in the war and was originally known as Decoration Day until 1882. In 1968 Congress moved four national holidays to Mondays in order to create convenient three day weekends.

Have you heard Trace Adkins song "Semper Fi?"  It's off the album "Proud To Be Here" and is a great song to play on this Memorial Day weekend.  Trace, who co-wrote the song, says that whenever he does a USO Tour, he never gets to play for the Marines.  Because of that, he wanted to write a song especially about those men and women.  Hence..."Semper Fi"  You can hear t

In America it's tradition to have family over on Memorial Day and cook out.  At least that's the way we do it at my house.  It's a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country.  We spend the day with our families because that's what these brave men and women in the military have fought for.  Our freedom.  That's how my family does it.  If you really want to observe

I have the UTMOST respect for our brave men and women that serve this great Nation. When we get a chance to speak with one of them on duty, it makes my whole week better. We got a call from Ben Dudek who is serving in the National Guard in Kuwait.

Dierks Bentley along with The Ellen DeGeneres Show surprised a military family with 50-thousand dollars to assist them with their financial struggles on yesterday's show!  Sgt. Chad Sparks and his wife had been selling their furniture, appliances and other items on Craigslist to try and get by.  The couple also has a 1-year-old daughter to support.  Check out the video....

Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles. Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could

With thousands of our troops returning home for the holiday’s I thought it was fitting to show this video that was posted for Veteran’s Day.  These soldiers “furry friends” have missed them dearly and welcome them home with lots of hugs and doggie kisses.  This is awesome to see. We...

I just want to say that even though many of our service men and women can't be here for the Holiday's, we are thinking about them.