We are all hoping that the news does not get steadily worse as the day progresses but we are fearful that the casualty figures may mount and that international support may be needed.

Because it wasn't a major news day, per se, it was also smart to open as quickly as possible.

All in all, good news and a good day.

The worst day was the day I got the knocking at the door and I got the news. I guess that's every parents' nightmare.

On that day, our channel stopped and became an all-access news channel.

That year - the explosion combined with the state championship - is, to this day 25 years later, the biggest news event that has ever happened in Independence. And it's not even close.