Chris Hansen was born in Wenatchee and has called the Valley home his entire life (except for one miserable year in another state that ends in "orida" ;-) Chris has been a broadcast media professional for nearly 25 years and has done just about everything under the radio and television sun. He's been (and still is) a DJ; a play-by-play sports announcer; a public address announcer; a talk show host (and every other kind of host you can think of); and is now a content provider for Townsquare Media. When he's not busy reading, writing, and flapping his gums at work, Chris enjoys listening to and collecting obscure 80s music, dressing as eclectically as possible, and taking long drives to anywhere no one else seems to be going. Join Chris weekday mornings on the KPQ Morning Update with Jason Taylor from 6-9, and weekday afternoons from 3-7 for The Rockin' Ride Home on The Quake 102.1. He looks forward to knowing that you're listening! And feel free to drop him a line with any questions or comments.
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Two 12-Year-Olds Seriously Injured In Grant County ATV Crash
Two 12-year-old girls have serious injuries following a collision involving an ATV and a passenger car in Grant County on Tuesday evening.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says it happened at around 7:40 p.m. in the 14000 block of Road 8 Northeast when 20-year-old Joshua Acevado of Moses Lake struck the ATV from behind...
Town Toyota Center Looking To Recover $250K Paid To Fake Booking Agent
The Town Toyota Center (TTC) in Wenatchee is in the process of attempting to recover $250,000 it paid to a fraudster who reportedly posed as a booking agent for a major musical act.
In a Wednesday press release, TTC officials say the venue's longtime booking agent - Harmony Artists Inc...
Two Okanogan County Sex Offender Fugitives Back In Jail
A pair of convicted Okanogan County sex offenders have been returned to police custody.
The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Washington says both men were wanted fugitives with multiple convictions for sex offenses.
William Shawl was arrested for an outstanding federal escape warrant...
Othello-Area Shooting Suspect Arrested in Moses Lake
Police in Adams and Franklin Counties are searching for a 28-year-old man wanted for allegedly shooting his mother and step-father.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says Daniel Arceo-Martinez shot the pair at their home in the 9000 block of Sagehill Road near Othello on Sept...
Many Campgrounds To Soon Close For Season, But Some Still Useable
After another busy summer season, many campgrounds in the region will soon begin the process of shutting down prior to the arrival of winter.
Spokesperson Robin DiMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says there are a number of things which need to be done when closing a campground for the season...
Woman Arrested For Multiple Thefts At Beauty Store In Moses Lake
A Grant County woman is behind bars in connection with a series of recent thefts at a retail store in Moses Lake.
Police allege 36-year-old Brittney Moss stole a total over $750-worth of merchandise from the Ulta Beauty store in the 1000 block of Stratford Road...
Murder Trial To Commence In Waterville After Six-Year Wait
After a six-year wait, the murder trail of a Rock Island man will finally get underway next week.
Seventy-four-year-old Ului Teulilo has been awaiting trial in jail since July of 2018, when he was charged with the shooting death of his wife...
Crews Extinguish Small Fire That Looked Like Big Trouble In Wenatchee
Crews from the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department (WVFD) were dispatched to reports of an explosion late Wednesday morning.
The call came in just before noon and sent firefighters to the GS Long building in the ten block of East 9th Street in Wenatchee...
Containment Expected To Increase On Swauk Creek Fire In Days Ahead
After sparking last Sunday, the Swauk Creek Fire is continuing its steady burn in northwestern Kittitas County.
The blaze is torching brush and timber in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest approximately 14 miles northeast of Cle Elum...
Wenatchee School District Experiencing Delays With New Softball Complex
The words "play ball" will not be heard at the site of the new Wenatchee School District (WSD) softball complex for at least another month.
The District originally planned on cutting the ribbon at its new multi-million-dollar facility in August but has had to delay the opening due to numerous construction setbacks...