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- Oh Henry (ahn-REE) - Post Your Comments!
The luck of the Irish ran out at the hand of a French superstar (Read Blog)
- McFly Me To The Moon - Post Your Comments!
He's back..4 hours of crazy every afternoon on your radio. (Read Blog)
- The Dish On The Dish - 4 Comments Posted
How a storm, a short and a case of bad timing made so many of us so mad! (Read Blog)
- Mark Spitz - The First Gold Medal Man - Post Your Comments!
An Olympic legend will be in the Springs this week. How you can hear him speak. (Read Blog)
- John Owens Hanging Up The Mic - 1 Comments Posted
The job was hard enough to get, let alone to keep! (Read Blog)
- Make The Most Of Every Day - 2 Comments Posted
This is for a friend. (Read Blog)
- It's November..what does that mean? - 2 Comments Posted
It's a sweeps period, what we'll do and what we won't do. (Read Blog)
- "Jesus Christ Superstar" Interview - Ted Neeley - 1 Comments Posted
Here's a long format interview I did with Ted Neeley and his JCSS co-star James Delisco last year. (Read Blog) - Of Polls And Poles - A Website Oversight - 9 Comments Posted
We made a mistake on our website...and you pointed it out, and pointed it out and pointed it out. Here's why that's important. (Read Blog)
- No Jesus Christ Superstar in the Springs - Post Your Comments!
The tour is taking off again with the legendary Ted Neeley once again in the title role. Our city will not be a stop this time around. (Read Blog)
- Small World Again - 1 Comments Posted
I used to go to high school with a guy named Pat. Now I work with him and I didn't even know it for a while. (Read Blog)
- Diabetes Walk Update - Post Your Comments!
New numbers from the walk earlier this month (Read Blog)
- Friend From The Distant Past - 2 Comments Posted
I'm back at work for good now after a few days off last week. A very old friend was in town. (Read Blog)
- I Still Buy 'Em - 2 Comments Posted
A recent blog prompted a question about buying music. How do you get it? (Read Blog)
- Soldiers' Stories - Post Your Comments!
I want to share something we did Wednesday night a part of our coverage of the fallen soldiers. (Read Blog)
- What can go wrong, will - Post Your Comments!
I've seen a lot of things happen to make things difficult during a live newscast. This was new to me! (Read Blog)
- Diabetes Walk At Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 3 Comments Posted
A step in the right direction to raise money in the fight against diabetes. I was honored to serve as emcee again. (Read Blog)
- Rockies Rock! - Post Your Comments!
Why Jesse Kurtz smells like champagne. (not all the time, just for a while today) (Read Blog)
- Great Music Day (for me anyway) Alice In Chains And Muse - Post Your Comments!
Two of my all-time favorites have new stuff out...today! (Read Blog)
- The Incredible Shrinking Show - Post Your Comments!
How we custom-build the newscast around CBS sports coverage. (Read Blog)
- A Flood And A Flashback - Post Your Comments!
The flooding in Atlanta reminds me of one of the most moving stories I've ever covered. (Read Blog)
- Weather Or Not - Post Your Comments!
A behind-the-scenes look at how one crucial decision is sometimes made. (Read Blog)
- Un termine di tre mesi all'insegna dell'avventura - 2 Comments Posted
If the on-line translation site is right, that title means "a three-month adventure" My sister and my niece have started just that. (Read Blog)
- Take-it-with-you-TV - Post Your Comments!
When I was a kid I wanted a TV I could wear like a watch. It's coming. (Read Blog)
- A Falling Off Follow Up - Post Your Comments!
One final note on the mechanical bull ride. (Read Blog)
- Bengals vs Broncos Game Takes Me Back - Post Your Comments!
Who bought the first beer ever sold at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati? I'm pretty sure it was me! (Read Blog)
- Small Talk - 1 Comments Posted
I had a chance to chat with Colorado Springs Vice Mayor Larry Small today and I learned a few things about our city. (Read Blog)
- Curiouser And Curiouser - 2 Comments Posted
A Lewis Carroll quote as a title, a new twist on an old blog almost worthy of the "Alice" author. (Read Blog)
- A Cheap Trick Tribute To The Beatles - 2 Comments Posted
"I read the news today, oh boy." I read that this incredible concert DVD was now out. Then I watched it...oh boy! (Read Blog)
- CU vs CSU - 3 Comments Posted
A season opener on a Sunday Night. It was all great...except the game. (Read Blog)
- Small Town, Small World - Post Your Comments!
We're losing a great newsroom employee here. What's weird is where she's going. (Read Blog)
- A First First Appearance - Post Your Comments!
My TV debut at KKTV was in February of 2006, but that wasn't my debut on Southern Colorado TV. (Read Blog)
- What A Parade - 1 Comments Posted
Thousands marched and thousands watched as Southern Colorado saluted all those who serve. (Read Blog) - On Kidnappings and Endings: A Guest Blog - Post Your Comments!
My co-anchor Shannon Brinias takes over "The Written Ward" for this entry. It's her personal account of the Jaycee Dugard case. She was there. (Read Blog)
- A Long Ride And A Short Ride - 1 Comments Posted
I had a great (busy) day Saturday. Come along for the ride. (Read Blog)
- Spin Zone - Post Your Comments!
Here's a great way to sweat for a good cause. For me it's personal, here's why. (Read Blog) - Crazy Money - Post Your Comments!
What would you do with $250 million. First, try to figure out just how much that is. (Read Blog)
- Great Job Jesse - 5 Comments Posted
The Broncos weren't always impressive on Friday Night. Something else was impressive, just off the field. (Read Blog)
- Pikes Peak Hike Speak II - 2 Comments Posted
The Hike to the top of the Pike happened Friday. I went up Barr trail with Brian Bledsoe and some other friends and we all made it. It was a great time! Do this some time if you can. (Read Blog)
- Pikes Peak Hike Speak - Post Your Comments!
I'm going to hike up Pikes Peak this weekend with some friends. It's always fun, and difficult, and just a little bit of a worry. (Read Blog)
- An Invasion Anniversary - 1 Comments Posted
19 years ago today, Iraq invaded Kuwait. It was an act of aggression that sent the U.S. to war and put us on a collision course with Saddam Hussein. (Read Blog)
- No Pain, No Gain - Post Your Comments!
I'm hiking Barr Train to the top of Pikes Peak with some friends in a couple of weeks. I'm getting ready now, and I'm getting sore getting ready! (Read Blog)
- 11 Things About Getting Older - Post Your Comments!
I turned 44 today. Not old, not yet. Here are 11 things I've noticed about (starting) to get (slightly) older. (Read Blog)
- Storm Call? Good Call. - Post Your Comments!
Monday's storm system is a great reminder of why Storm Call is a good Call. (Read Blog)
- A Bad Throw And A Throwback - Post Your Comments!
Saturday night I threw out one of the ceremonial "first" pitches at the Sky Sox Game. I was terrible! But it reminded me of a time when I wasn't, a season 35 years ago, preserved for me by a generous coach. (Read Blog)
- A Beatle Sings Like A Monkey (Monkee) - Post Your Comments!
Did you see Paul McCartney on Letterman last night? It reminded me of my own encounter with the Beatle. It wasn't as cool as a roof-top concert, but it was unique. (Read Blog)
- Where's Waldo (Canyon) - Post Your Comments!
Had a great hike this weekend. Have you ever been to Waldo Canyon? (Read Blog)
- What's Music To Our Ears? - Post Your Comments!
All the Michael Jackson coverage got us talking a lot about music in the newsroom. I thought it would be interesting to find out what some of the other on-air folks at KKTV listen to. I hope you'll think it's interesting too! (Read Blog)
- Blog Blog - Post Your Comments!
New name, new graphic. Now it's "The Written Ward" What we're going to do here. (Read Blog)
- Michael Jackson - The Farewell - 4 Comments Posted
A huge tribute to a huge star in L.A. Here's what I liked about it. (Read Blog)
- Wimbledon Memory - Post Your Comments!
Today history was made at Wimbledon. It reminded me of the time I got to go to the All England Club to watch on another day of history. (Read Blog)
- Topping Topic - 2 Comments Posted
What do you like best on a hot dog? How a survey on that reminds me of my time in the the Ohio Valley (Read Blog)
- Mark Your Calendar - Post Your Comments!
The U.S. lost a match today, but gained some real credibility in the Football (soccer) World (Read Blog)
- 11 Things To Appreciate About Michael Jackson - 4 Comments Posted
Even for non-fans there's no denying the impact and influence of the gloved-one. Here are some things I appreciate about him. (Read Blog)
- A Lesson From A Little One - Post Your Comments!
Why my nephew made me so proud this week. (Read Blog)
- U.S. Stuns Spain (And Everyone Else!) - Post Your Comments!
Every American should be a soccer fan for a day or two. Our team did something spectacular and unexpected. It's one of the biggest wins ever for US Soccer. (Read Blog)
- U.S. Faces Tough Challenge - Post Your Comments!
Here I go again talking soccer. The US plays Spain tomorrow. How a loss could still be a win (sort of). (Read Blog)
- How I Got Started In TV - 2 Comments Posted
Many viewers ask me how I got into this business. The route I took probably shouldn't have worked, but it did. (Read Blog)
- A Chance To Give - Post Your Comments!
We're doing a food drive next week for care and share. We''d love it if you could help us help them. Here's why. (Read Blog)
- Hail To The Chief (Meteorologist) - Post Your Comments!
Hail storms that pile up like snow happen every once in a while around here. Do they happen anywhere else? Not really. (Read Blog)
- 132.653-Million-Dollar-Man - Post Your Comments!
Is anyone worth as much as $132,000,000? A soccer team in Spain says a superstar from Portugal is. (Read Blog)
- Standout Story - Post Your Comments!
Viewers often ask me about stories I've done that I remember the most. Here's one that involves a baseball legend. (Read Blog)
- Kid Could Steal the Show Tonight on KKTV, CBS - Post Your Comments!
An import from England could Stomp all over the competition at the Tony Awards. (Read Blog)
- A U.S. Bounce-back in Chicago - Post Your Comments!
The U.S. soccer team was coming off a horrible performance, needing points against Honduras to solidify their chances of qualifying for the World Cup Finals in South Africa next summer. They got the job done. (Read Blog)
- U.S. Crushed in Costa Rica - Post Your Comments!
Soccer fans saw a terrible performance from team USA and things can only get better. Let's hope it starts Saturday. (Read Blog)
- A Day In the Life - Post Your Comments!
Viewers often ask me what a work day is like for a news anchor. "Don't you just read the news?" There's a little more to it. (Read Blog)
- Susan Boyle Revisited - 1 Comments Posted
I've heard from many SB fans. (Read Blog)
- Britain has Spoken, Boyle is Second - 3 Comments Posted
Global sensation Susan Boyle fell short in her effort to win her country's biggest talent contest. Have you seen the act that won? (Read Blog)
- Are You A Sports Jinx? - 1 Comments Posted
The Nuggets' ousting from the Conference Finals is disappointing to all of us. Do your favorite teams tend to do well most of the time? Mine don't. Is it me? (Read Blog)
- Behind The Scenes - Post Your Comments!
I want to give all of you some behind-the-scenes insight into how we do things in the news business and here at KKTV. (Read Blog)
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