I'm the News Director at News Radio 560 KOQ. My news background includes a number of different stops in radio newsrooms across the Midwest and the Western states. I covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states.
Jason Taylor
Chelan County Commissioners Question Funding Of Aquatic Center Study
The estimated $300,000 study has a commitment for roughly a third of its financing from the regional Public Facilities District, with the other two thirds thought to be coming from the two counties.
Three Chelan County Roads To Close Thursday For Season
The county closes Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee, Oklahoma Gulch Road near Entiat and Mountain Home Road in Leavenworth between Dec. 1 and April 1.
Kitten Rescued From Dumpster, Suspect Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
Ellensburg Police say a concerned citizen called them after finding and rescuing the kitten.
Traffic Improves In Wenatchee Area After Scores Of Crashes, Delays Tuesday
Travel conditions were difficult to the point that State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber actually phoned in to KPQ News to advise drivers to avoid traveling if at all possible.
Leavenworth Mayor Looking Into Use Of Lodging Tax Money On Affordable Housing
A new law lets rural counties use existing local sales tax dollars for affordable housing, but Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea wants to use a portion of local lodging tax money for the same purpose.
Wenatchee Bible Study Leader Accused Of Rape Free On Reduced Bail, Pleads Not Guilty
An attorney for 69-year-old Michael Edward Wilson filed for the reduced bail Friday and a judge granted the request Monday with conditions.
Deputies Arrest 76-Year-Old Bridgeport Woman After She Hits Patrol Car, Keeps Driving
The Woman reportedly drove four more miles without a tire on rims that emitted sparks on the roadway before she was pulled over.
Major Detour Coming With Roundabout Construction On U.S. 2 At Easy St.
The project will require the closure of Easy Street on both the north and south sides of U.S. 2.
Christmas Tree Cutting Season On In Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest
A $5 Christmas tree permit is required to remove a tree, which can be done in designated forest land which is mapped out in five areas.
More Snow Projected In Tuesday Winter Weather Advisory
Meteorologist Steven Van Horn says the reason for the change is conditions that are now more favorable for snow.