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Ten years of stories from a news photographer
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Bearing Witness: Reviving the Legend of the Highway Bear (April 29, 2019)
April 29, 2019, remains a standout in my storytelling repertoire. For anyone familiar with highway 69, the legend of the highway bear,...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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My Unforgettable Day at a NASCAR Race: A Behind-the-Scenes Perspective (April 21, 2013)
I’ll never forget the exhilarating experience of working at a NASCAR race in Kansas City. But let me clarify – it wasn’t just any...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Unforgettable Encounter: A Day with Steve Hartman in Hutchinson, Kansas
Today's blog post holds a special place in my heart, recounting one of the most memorable moments of my career in journalism. It was...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Goose Gossage at the Mickey Mantle Classic: A Day to Remember in Commerce, Oklahoma
On April 17, 2010, I found myself in Commerce, Oklahoma, alongside my colleague Wes Herman, covering the Mickey Mantle Classic on a...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Memories on the Diamond: A Farewell to KSHB-TV and a Record-Breaking Day with Whit Merrifield
I'm fortunate to have the opportunity to share another baseball anecdote from my days in journalism. It was during my time at KSHB-TV in...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Memories from the Press Box: Reflecting on Kansas City Royals' Opening Days with Steve Slivka
As I flipped through my notebooks for the week of April 1st, I realized there weren't many standout stories. However, one recurring theme...

Aaron Thompson
Apr 3, 20241 min read
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