Pure valley boy. Grew up in Yakima. Graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1982 and Seattle University in 1997. I've been reading, writing and producing news for KIT since 1992. I married my elementary school sweetheart and am the proud father of an 18-year-old daughter who attends Heritage University and is studying to be a doctor. When I'm not working, I'm skiing. Been on skis for the past 41 years.
Lance Tormey
Inmate Found Dead in Cell at Yakima County Jail Friday
The Yakima County Sheriff's office is investigating and the Yakima County Department of Corrections is conducting an independent internal investigation.
Yakima Hires New Deputy Fire Chief
Rodriguez is a native of Southern California and worked for an ambulance company before becoming a firefighter in Yakima.
Yakima County Jail Inmate Exposes Others To Hepatitis A
The Yakima Health District's public health partnerships Director Lilian Bravo says they've been able to identify some of the people who may have been exposed. They're offering free vaccine.
Man Found Dead Last Friday Was Victim of a Homicide
The man died from a gunshot wound according to Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice. The man's name hasn't been released. Because the man was found on the reservation the FBI and Yakima Nation police are handling the investigation.
Two Community Meetings Set to Get Your Input on Pool Designs
You'll have a chance to view and comment on the three designs that are based on community input following community meetings held in 2017 and in March of this year.
Currently a splash park but no pool is located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Currently a splash park but no pool is located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Yakima Shooting Victim Now at Harborview in Seattle
Anyone with any information about the shooting is urged to call Yakima Police at 575-6200 or Yakima County Crime Stoppers at 800-248-9980.
New Pickleball Courts to Open at Franklin Park by End of Summer
The new Pickleball courts are expected to be open at the end of the summer.
Yakima Police Investigating Monday Night Shooting
Authorities say the man was walking on Jerome Avenue when he was shot by one of two people. Police say they believe the shooting was gang related.
Yakima City Council Cancels E-Verify Program
City officials say the E-Verify program placed an "administrative, economic, and regulatory burden on small businesses that contract with or would otherwise consider contracting with the city of Yakima."
Free Career Workshop Open House at Yakima Goodwill
Thrift store revenue, public and private donations fund the FREE career education and job placement center.