Author: WNKY Staff

Sheriff’s office looks for two ‘non-compliant’ sex offenders

Pictured L to R: Martin, Papajeski RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Following a lengthy investigation into the 55 registered sex offenders in Logan County, the sheriff’s office is looking for two men who are considered non-compliant on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. Benjamin Scott Papajeski, 32, is a 20-year registrant on the sex offender registry who was convicted in Kentucky of third-degree…

5-year-old found dead in closet

(KPRC/NBC News) Police in Houston, Texas are working to determine a cause of death after a 5-year-old girl was found dead inside a closet at her home. Investigators say the girl’s body had been in the closet several days. Family members were visiting the child’s home and during the visit, discovered the child dead in the closet, police said. “It’s…

Best Friend Returns: Dog Survives 31 Days In The Wilderness

(KGW/NBC News) A Vancouver, Washington family’s dog is back home after an amazing ordeal. Niko is 16-year-old Caden Alt’s adventure partner. “He’s always fun to have around,” Caden explained. “He’s right there at your side walking around and yeah, he’s just awesome.” On July 26, Niko went camping with Caden’s father, David Alt, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Later…

Search for missing hikers continues

(KSNV) Search-and-rescue crews are searching for a hiker missing on Nevada’s Mt. Charleston since August 25th. Red Rock Search and Rescue, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron, which is based at Nellis Air Force Base, are all taking part in search efforts. Hiker Daniel Meza was last seen on August 25th. Searchers say they’re…