Sunday Can’t Get Here Soon Enough

I can't wait for Sunday.

If you follow football, you know why!

The New England Patriots kick off their season this Sunday in Miami against the Dolphins.

Don't forget you can always catch the pregame, game and post game wrap up on WPKQ - 103.7

Weather

Sunny and 86...mostly sunny skies in the North Country with a high of 80.

Top News Stories

Prelim Report On Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Due Next Week
Dutch authorities investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine say they'll publish a preliminary report next week into the disaster that killed all 298 people on board. The Dutch Safety Board the report "will present factual information based on sources" including satellite imagery, radar details and data from the plane's "black box" recorders. Dutch investigators have not visited the crash site in Ukraine, where government troops have been fighting pro-Russian forces.

Biden's Strong Words For Terrorists
Vice President Joe Biden says America will follow the terrorists who have killed two journalists "to the gates of hell." Biden spoke yesterday at the Portsmouth Navy Yard . He says the Islamic State militant group responsible for beheading Americans James Foley and Steven Sotloff won't intimidate the United States.

UNH Hockey Player Faces Assault Charge
The goalie for the UNH Hockey team is facing an assault charge.  Casey DeSmith has been suspended from the team pending further investigation of the incident.  Durham police were called Sunday by a woman who said she was the victim of domestic violence.

Stupid News

A minor league baseball team in California that goes by the name '66'ers,' offered their fans a 66-pound hot dog.  The dog included caviar, chili, bacon and pad Thai, among other things.

Joke du Jour

The department store's answering machine had the following message:

"If you are calling to order or send money, please press 5.  If you are calling to register a complaint, please press 5656597098098635465736252537483985!"

Coming Up Friday

We'll chat with the Manchester Police Department about their upcoming 'Footrace for the Fallen.'

Plus, we'll have more Rochester Fair tickets!