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Ten years of stories from a news photographer
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Dreams, Loss, and Bad Luck: My World Series Journey in 2013
On October 27th and 28th, 2013, I had the opportunity to cover the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals....

Aaron Thompson
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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First Time Abroad: Covering the Royals in Toronto and a Trip to Remember
On October 19, 2015, while working in Wichita, Kansas, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Toronto, Canada, to cover the Kansas...

Aaron Thompson
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Soaring Above Joplin: My First Helicopter Ride and a Love for Aviation
On October 15, 2013, while working at KOAM-TV, I was collaborating with Brandon Stokes on an aviation series he planned to air in...

Aaron Thompson
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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From Dream to Reality: My Journey Covering Events at Arrowhead Stadium
Growing up in the '90s, like most kids, I watched a ton of pro and college sports and dreamed of covering an event at Arrowhead Stadium....

Aaron Thompson
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Royals, Road Trips, and a Comeback for the Ages: My Unforgettable 2015 ALDS Journey to Houston
On October 11-12, 2015, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Houston, Texas, to cover the Kansas City Royals in the American...

Aaron Thompson
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Behind the Scenes: My Exclusive Interview with Vice President Biden at the Joplin High School Dedication
After the Joplin tornado, many people visited the city, both to witness the devastation and to attend various dedications and memorials....

Aaron Thompson
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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From Player to Photographer: Finding My Passion on the Sidelines
October was always one of my favorite months when I worked in TV news, especially back when I was single and shooting high school...

Aaron Thompson
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Breaking News and Baby: A Wild Morning in TV and Fatherhood
October 6, 2016, in Wichita was probably the most unforgettable morning I ever had working in TV news. At the time, Maria was pregnant...

Aaron Thompson
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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