K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » National News http://k99.com Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 In Times of Tragedy: Oklahoma Can Use Your Help http://k99.com/in-times-of-tragedy-oklahoma-can-use-your-help/ http://k99.com/in-times-of-tragedy-oklahoma-can-use-your-help/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 11:08:00 +0000 D Dennison http://k99.com/?p=279464 When tragedy strikes, and those of us here in Northern Colorado have seen a lot of natural disaster (there is no quantifying so don't go down the path but this or that is worse or less) Loss in any manner is just that loss and we feel the need to help, you can, here's how.

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]]> http://k99.com/in-times-of-tragedy-oklahoma-can-use-your-help/feed/ 0 FB Gene Blevins / Reuters Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos http://k99.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/ http://k99.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:51:54 +0000 Stephanie McMaster http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162505 A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

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]]> http://k99.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/feed/ 0 Brett Deering, Getty Images Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos http://k99.com/horrific-oklahoma-tornado-captured-in-several-raw-videos/ http://k99.com/horrific-oklahoma-tornado-captured-in-several-raw-videos/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162554 The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

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]]> http://k99.com/horrific-oklahoma-tornado-captured-in-several-raw-videos/feed/ 0 Getty Images You Can Congratulate George Strait For His 60th #1 Hit – Brian's Blog [VIDEO] http://k99.com/you-can-congratulate-george-strait-for-his-60th-1-hit-brians-blog-video/ http://k99.com/you-can-congratulate-george-strait-for-his-60th-1-hit-brians-blog-video/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:47 +0000 Brian Gary http://k99.com/?p=279291 It is no secret that I think George Strait is the king of country. I know I am not alone on this one. George just turned 61 years old and hit number one for the 60th time with his latest hit "Give It All We Got We Tonight".

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]]> http://k99.com/you-can-congratulate-george-strait-for-his-60th-1-hit-brians-blog-video/feed/ 0 Rick Diamond, Getty Images How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma http://k99.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/ http://k99.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000 Chris Kissel http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162481 A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.

To see how you can help those affected, see the list below

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]]> http://k99.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/feed/ 0 AP Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED] http://k99.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/ http://k99.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162469 An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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]]> http://k99.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/feed/ 0 CNN Mount Rushmore National Memorial – Trip Advice [Guide] http://k99.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-trip-advice-guide-2/ http://k99.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-trip-advice-guide-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:18:44 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=274445 Featured Trip Destination: Mount Rushmore
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Location: Keystone, South Dakota (Map)                  Cost Per Person: No Charge
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]]> http://k99.com/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-trip-advice-guide-2/feed/ 0 Mt Rushmore, nps.gov Help Kellie Pickler Win "Dancing With The Stars" By Voting This Morning http://k99.com/help-kellie-pickler-win-dancing-with-the-stars-by-voting-tonight/ http://k99.com/help-kellie-pickler-win-dancing-with-the-stars-by-voting-tonight/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 12:50:27 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=278820 Wouldn't it be cool if Kellie Pickler won "Dancing With The Stars"? You can help a country girl win by voting on-line, by calling 1-800-868-3401, or text "VOTE" to 3401 (AT&T ONLY). Voting ends at 9 a.m. Mountain today.

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]]> http://k99.com/help-kellie-pickler-win-dancing-with-the-stars-by-voting-tonight/feed/ 0 Kellie Pickler, Facebook 8 Things You Didn't Know About Indiana Jones http://k99.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-indiana-jones/ http://k99.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-indiana-jones/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:37 +0000 TheFW Staff http://thefw.com/?p=201292 Indiana Jones was one of our favorite movie characters growing up -- he ate brains, killed Nazis and wasn't ashamed to admit he hates snakes. We assume this love is universal. That's why we made this handy little infographic just for you.

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]]> http://k99.com/panoramic-photo-fails/feed/ 0 jammerdesignz, web.stagram.com Colorado Sheriffs Filing Lawsuit Today http://k99.com/colorado-sheriffs-filing-lawsuit-today/ http://k99.com/colorado-sheriffs-filing-lawsuit-today/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:45 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=278462  

54 Colorado's sheriffs are suing to block two gun-control laws scheduled to take effect this summer, later today. The sheriffs are joining other gun-rights activists in trying to block a law limiting the size of ammunition magazines. The

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]]> http://k99.com/colorado-sheriffs-filing-lawsuit-today/feed/ 0 Associated Press, YouTube Mix up a Black-Eyed Susan for the Preakness this Weekend http://k99.com/mix-up-a-black-eyed-susan-for-the-preakness-this-weekend/ http://k99.com/mix-up-a-black-eyed-susan-for-the-preakness-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:48:10 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=278370 The official drink of the Preakness is The Black-Eyed Susan

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]]> http://k99.com/mix-up-a-black-eyed-susan-for-the-preakness-this-weekend/feed/ 0 Susan's Black Eye from November 2012 Bacon Hot Dogs Are Here, Thank You Oscar Mayer…I Think http://k99.com/bacon-hot-dogs-are-here-thank-you-oscar-mayer-i-think/ http://k99.com/bacon-hot-dogs-are-here-thank-you-oscar-mayer-i-think/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 02:30:31 +0000 Beano http://999thepoint.com/?p=227498 The Oscar Mayer Facebook page unleashed something new this week...bacon hot dogs. You read that right bacon hot dogs.

I'm guessing you're either nauseous right now, or your salivating and wondering where you can try one. (I'm the latter of those two choices...)

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]]> http://k99.com/bacon-hot-dogs-are-here-thank-you-oscar-mayer-i-think/feed/ 0 Oscar Mayer Bacon Hot Dogs, Facebook Prince Harry and Missy Franklin Kick Off Warrior Games http://k99.com/prince-harry-and-missy-franklin-kick-off-warrior-games/ http://k99.com/prince-harry-and-missy-franklin-kick-off-warrior-games/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:15:47 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=276524 Harry and Missy kick off he U.S. military's Paralympic-style competition for wounded service members in Colorado Springs.

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]]> http://k99.com/prince-harry-and-missy-franklin-kick-off-warrior-games/feed/ 0 Getty New Zealand's List of Banned Baby Names Will Leave You Laughing Out Loud http://k99.com/banned-baby-names/ http://k99.com/banned-baby-names/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:46 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161260 What’s in a name?

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]]> http://k99.com/banned-baby-names/feed/ 0 Wavebreak Media 'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson http://k99.com/american-idol-randy-jackson/ http://k99.com/american-idol-randy-jackson/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 16:01:18 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=104527 There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

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]]> http://k99.com/american-idol-randy-jackson/feed/ 0 Getty Images 21 Examples of Starbucks Employees Completely Massacring Someone's Name http://k99.com/starbucks-name-fails/ http://k99.com/starbucks-name-fails/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 01:56:32 +0000 Emerald Catron http://thefw.com/?p=204597 If there's one thing we love about Starbucks, it's that they always give us a place to go to the bathroom. Aside from that, it's also always a good time when they mix up a customer's name. When a Hong Kong Starbucks employee thought a woman named Virginia was actually named Vagina, we laughed.

We figured why not keep the laughs coming and found some more Starbucks name fails. We also included what the original name is supposed to be, since it's not always entirely clear. You're welcome.

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]]> http://k99.com/starbucks-name-fails/feed/ 0 Imgur Help Stamp Out Hunger – Don't Forget To Leave Food Beside Your Mailbox Saturday http://k99.com/help-stamp-out-hunger-dont-forget-to-leave-food-beside-your-mailbox-saturday/ http://k99.com/help-stamp-out-hunger-dont-forget-to-leave-food-beside-your-mailbox-saturday/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:09:28 +0000 Todd Harding http://k99.com/?p=275854 It's not hard to help. Just leave a few non-perishable food items beside your mailbox on Saturday and your mail carrier will pick it up. It's the National Association of Letter Carriers annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, which is held on the second Saturday in May.

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]]> http://k99.com/help-stamp-out-hunger-dont-forget-to-leave-food-beside-your-mailbox-saturday/feed/ 0 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Weld County Sheriff's Mounted Posse Heads to Washington D.C. http://k99.com/weld-county-sheriffs-mounted-posse-heads-to-washington-d-c/ http://k99.com/weld-county-sheriffs-mounted-posse-heads-to-washington-d-c/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:57:36 +0000 Susan Moore http://k99.com/?p=275810 Weld County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Heads to Washington D.C.

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]]> http://k99.com/weld-county-sheriffs-mounted-posse-heads-to-washington-d-c/feed/ 0 Weld County Sheriffs Posse 5 More Ways to Mancave Your Backyard http://k99.com/5-more-ways-to-mancave-your-backyard/ http://k99.com/5-more-ways-to-mancave-your-backyard/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 03:08:12 +0000 Carl Pettit http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161823 See Part 1 of this article here.

One of the best ways to mancave your garden is to take the basic principles you would apply to an indoor mancave and simply move those ideas outside.

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