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01/16/2025

💔RIP Bob! One of the GREATS!

Bob Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star, and the legendary radio voice of his hometown team for more than five decades, has died. He was 90.

Uecker was a career .200 hitter but gained fame thanks to his quick wit. Nicknamed “Mr. Baseball” by “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson during one of Uecker’s 100 or so appearances on late-night TV, he starred in a popular series of Miller Lite commercials, then in the ABC sitcom “Mr. Belvedere” and in the “Major League” film trilogy. He authored two books, hosted “Saturday Night Live” and WrestleMania, and famously graced the pages of Sports Illustrated as a septuagenarian in a speedo.

Bob Uecker, 1934-2025

01/16/2025

Kingston city council has declared food insecurity an emergency, highlighting a crisis affecting 1 in 3 local households.

Coun. Brandon Tozzo’s motion passed unanimously, urging action to tackle this growing issue.

HEAR MORE from Dan Irwin, Executive Director of the Partners in Mission Food Bank on our website.

01/16/2025

Tri-Board Transportation says that due to snow that fell in some areas overnight and additional snow expected this afternoon, buses have been cancelled in their southern weather zones.

We have a link to the complete list of cancellations on our website.

01/16/2025

Kingston city council has voted to enter lease negotiations with Victory Grounds Ventures for a 4,000-seat soccer stadium at Memorial Centre.

In a 9-3 vote, councillors agreed to begin community consultation and assess the project's feasibility.

The stadium would host one professional and two semi-professional soccer teams, and be covered during winter.

Hear what people have to say on our website.

01/15/2025

Queen’s University workers, represented by five bargaining units, have given their employer notice of a strike deadline after talks failed to resolve concerns over the cost-of-living crisis, understaffing, and job stability. Approximately 1,000 workers, including foodservice staff, library workers, tradespeople, technicians, custodians, and caretakers, are involved.

More information on our website.

01/15/2025

The City of Kingston has expanded HONK to on-street parking, offering a fast and convenient way for drivers to pay.

This cashless system allows users to pay via the HONK app or by scanning QR codes posted at parking spaces. Visitors or occasional users can skip downloading the app by accessing a guest checkout page directly on their phones.

More details on this faster way to pay on our website.

01/15/2025

Police are investigating a violent assault after a bloodied man was found on a Montreal Street porch near Highway 401 late Monday.

Around 10:15 p.m. on January 13, a resident discovered the man with severe head and leg wounds, likely from an edged weapon. The victim told police he was picked up at Princess and Bagot streets by a white sedan, which later stopped near a carpool lot off Montreal Street.

More on this story on our website.

01/14/2025

Over 240 local businesses are celebrating their Best of Kingston & Area wins.

Thousands of community members voted in 8 different categories for awards like best breakfast, best Chiropractor, best car wash, and best place to work.

See the full list of winners here at: www.BestOfKingstonArea.com

01/14/2025

A 53-year-old local man faces multiple charges after a knife assault at a bar near Princess Street and Bayridge Drive on Saturday night.

Kingston Police responded to the incident at approximately 10:05 p.m. and found the victim with serious injuries to their hand and torso. The suspect remained on the scene after other patrons intervened to help the victim.

More on our website or listen for updates on 102.7 WOW-FM.

01/13/2025

Girls Inc. Limestone is making waves as a leader in life-skills education and mentoring programs for girls, women, and gender-expansive people across Southeast Ontario. With a pro-girl and pro-woman approach, the organization has spent over five decades advocating for equity and empowering its participants through innovative programs and research-driven solutions.

HEAR Employment Program Manager Michelle Fields explain what Girls Inc is all about on our website.

01/13/2025

According to Kingston Police, employees at a local waste management facility were sorting items in a scrap metal disposal container when they located what they believed to be a gr***de.

Police were contacted and it was determined that the item was in fact a live gr***de with the pin still intact. The facility was evacuated and the OPP Explosive Devices Unit attended and disposed of the gr***de.

Circumstances surrounding the gr***de and how it ended up in a waste disposal container are unknown.

More local news on our website.

01/13/2025

The YMCA of Eastern Ontario’s “Ignite the Spark” fundraising campaign surpassed its goal, raising $498,888. These funds helped support 2,670 members with financial aid, subsidized 278 weeks of summer camp, and funded programs for at-risk youth, seniors, and families.

More on this story on our website.

01/13/2025

The Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market and Kingston Fall Fair says they are facing sudden threats due to the plans for a privately owned soccer stadium and dome on Memorial Centre Grounds.

The plan would also include bringing professional soccer to the city.

A city staff report revealed potential losses as a result of the project including the demolition of barns for parking, the reduction of space for the fair and public sport fields, and the displacement of the indoor farmers’ market.

More details and a link to a petition on our website.

01/13/2025

Sideshow doing Sideshow things for Kingston!

How great it this guy?

Working hard for the community and having fun doing it.

Sideshow and Jan stopped by BGC South East to present a donation from our last show, Holiday Havoc. Thanks to you, $1,400 is going back to children and youth programs at the club!

01/13/2025

The South East Health Unit officially launched on January 1, merging Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health, and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

Hear Dr. Piotr Oglaza, the new Medical Officer of Health and CEO speak about the changes on our website.

01/12/2025

Kingston Hockey!
OHL Grind!

Let's go! Jim has the call on 102.7 WOW-FM presented by Upper Canada Fuel & Burner Napanee & Kingston

wrapping up the weekend in the Nickel City🫰

🆚: Sudbury Wolves
📍: Sudbury Community Arena
📺: Yourtv Kingston//CHL TV
📻: Kingston's Pure Country//102.7 WOW FM

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01/12/2025

Kingston Police Deputy Chief Scott Gee was officially sworn in by The Honourable Gary W. Tranmer in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and colleagues on Thursday.

Details on this story on our website.

01/11/2025

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is here to help the city and its residents.

Hear an exclusive interview with CEO Karen Cross on What's Good Kingston on our website.