People visited the National Parks. When people think of National Parks they think of the every glaze. The National Park service tells the american stories. The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and president s park which surrounds the white house are all part of the narrative. This submission was carved in the stones of Mount Rushmore by the sculptor who wrote the purpose is to communicate the americans stories. The National Park service taking the lead and reconcile story lines of many Historic Sites across the country. It is an example of that effort. It is the parks system most visited historic home. Today, visitors learn several story lines connected to this 19 century. They learned about the enslaved people who lived their lives and whose legacy lived on, on their descenda descendant. Tonight, well visit arlington house as a way to learn more of the park easter vis s servicess of history. Coming up first, well hear several president s talk about the National Park and we
The Howard Terminal at the port of oakland. Executives expected to meet with a number of port officials to talk about building a new stadium here. And hopefully we can get you a look at some of the artists renderings done by an Architectural Firm out of kansas city. A couple of cargo cranes flaming what would be a waterfront ballpark. Has a similar feel to at t park in San Francisco. We know that the oakland mayor says this plan is in the very early stages. Still she says that todays tour shows the as are serious about building a stadium here in oakland. Of course, this is also big news for the Grassroots Group save oakland sports. Its a beautiful site here. Look what the giants have done. This would be rivalling at t park. Born and raised in oakland. 44 years old. Talk about Jack London Square forever. If you could get 35 plus how to people down here 81 days a year, very exciting. Reporter now, there are some drawbacks to this particular site. First off, its a long walk to the nearest
Million american visitors touring these iconic sites so as the Summer Travel season begins to wind down and on this anniversary well be devoting the next 90 minutes learning about your park Service Experiences and we want to hear from you. Our phone lines are open at 2027488000 for those in the central and eastern time zones 2027488001. What had been your experience at National Parks across the country, including a new one designated this week in the state of maine. You can also send us a tweet at spambingswj or join us on facebook. Com cspan. Good thursday. Thanks very much for being with us. If you pick up todays wall street journal or Washington Post, two editorials commemorating the National Park service including this from Terry Anderson. Happy 100th birthday National Parks and Jonathan Janis writing these lands are your lands, america. Read them online at wsj. Com. Some background on the National Park service. It was signed into law on this date by president Woodrow Wilson in 191
That will be our expected high for the day. Kim back to the breaking news we told you about at the top of the broadcast. A nevada Highway Patrol trooper shot in the chest but not injured because the bullet hit his badge and its a lifesaver as a result. Live pictures from the scene. This is boulder highway at the 95. The nevada Highway Patrol telling us that the suspect involved has been shot and killed. Boulder highway is shutow event. This happening just after midnight. Were working on getting more information and once we do, were going to pass it on to you. Craig has hustled out to the scene. A live report is headed your way this morning. Dana were expecting to learn the name of a hiker who died after falling while hiking at red rock canyon. The hiker fell on an overlook trail west of the scene i can loop. Other hikers at the overlook west of the scene i can view when this accident happened. We took video thursday night that showed some people comforting people during the scene. The
Night in camden. Investigators say she was hit by a stray bullet, intended for someone else. Good afternoon, im brooke thomas. Im jim donovan, little girl remains in critical condition. Camden county police were called to eighth and spruce, around 8 30 last night after reports of shots fired. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the child with a gunshot wounds to her hit. Asking for the community help, to come forward with any information they have, with regard to the individuals of responsible for this. No one in custody right now, also reviewing Surveillance Video taking nearby. Investigators say Philadelphia Police sergeant is recovering from serious injuries after he was hit by a hitandrun driver, during a traffic stop. Police say hitandrun charges arent the only ones that driver could face. Our anita oh, live at einstein hospital where the sergeant was taken earlier this morning, anita . Brooke, 55 year old Police Sergeant is lucky to be alive. He suffered a broken colla