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I needed a little motivation to lose a few pounds... Being called to the side for an “additional security screening” is aggravating, but a potential new part of the boarding process for airlines could cause blood pressure to rise even more for some. Thats because the FAA is considering weighing passengers before they board a flight to make sure the plane isn’t overloaded. And yes, its mainly due to the increase in obesity in America. The last data reported by the CDC says the obesity rat...

By Shawn Patrick May 19, 2021 The Greeley Stampede already had a great lineup announced for their 2021 Superstars Concert Series, but now their "Park Stage," formally known as the "Free Stage" is stacked with a great lineup also! The Park Music Stage presented by TBK Bank is filled with music and entertainment each day adding to your Stampede experience. Not only is the Park Music Stage an excellent platform for local and national up-and-coming artists to help build a fan-base, it is also a p...

By Shawn Patrick May 19, 2021 Every weekday Shawn Patrick sheds some light on some good news with His Good Vibes Story. Here is todays... A woman in Maryland found an injured pigeon, and when most of us would have probably said sorry, theres not much I can do for you Mr. bird, this lady went to great lengths to help. The closest shelter that would take it was 600 miles away in Georgia. So she organized a relay where she and five other people helped drive it the 600 miles and saved its life. ...

By Shawn Patrick May 14, 2021 Alan Jackson released his first new album in six years today, and he stopped by to chat about it. From what fans can expect, to why it took so long, how personal some of the songs are, and more.

Yes, it was long ago, but yes, I did win in 2017. After the fatal shootings in Atlanta on March 16th, where six out of the eight dead were Asian women, the National Association of Asian American Professionals Wichita chapter immediately issued a statement. What were you hearing from within the Asian community? We really, honestly, were not hearing much from the older generations. It took me having to go out and ask various business owners and my family members, where are you at with whats happe...

Summer vacation is back. After the pandemic canceled most plans last year, AAA says the rising COVID-19 vaccination rate and relaxed health guidelines are fueling a surge in travel bookings. The organizations latest annual summer travel forecast projects more than 37 million people nationwide are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home starting May 27 through May 31, an increase of 60% from last year, when only 23 million traveled. The West North Central region, which includes Kansas, w...

By Shawn Patrick May 12, 2021 You now have a third option for what to do with your body when you die in Colorado... Burial, cremation, or human composting. Human composting essentially allows people to be made into soil when they die. Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law Monday that makes Colorado the second state in the country, after Washington, to allow for human composting. It works by placing a body in a container with organic material so it will break down naturally. House Bill 21-0...

By Shawn Patrick May 12, 2021 Every weekday Shawn Patrick sheds some light on some good news with His Good Vibes Story. Here is todays... A Pennsylvania man won Mother’s Day this year by giving his mom the ultimate gift - becoming her living organ donor. Mary Anne Staub had been living with fatty liver disease for a decade before it progressed into NASH, which claimed the life of both of her parents. As a result of NASH, the 65-year-old grandmother developed cirrhosis and doctors told her sh...

By Shawn Patrick May 4, 2021 Every weekday Shawn Patrick sheds some light on some good news with His Good Vibes Story. Here is todays... A New Jersey man who was laid off during the pandemic has used his down time to help people in need. Brian Schwartz started a business called I Want To Mow Your Lawn, which provides yard work for people who need it the most. The nonprofit connects veterans, senior citizens, disabled and underprivileged people to licensed landscapers and volunteers. They don�...

By Shawn Patrick May 4, 2021 I hate bad news, and I am certainly not trying to scare you, but this is fascinating, and kind of spooky at the same time... China pulled off a successful launch of the first module of what will eventually be the first “permanent Chinese space station” last week. There’s an issue, though. The Long March 5B rocket that the module detached from is not under any kind of control…and it’s expected to crash back into Earth… somewhere. Weighing over 23 tons,...