Author: WNKY Staff

World’s longest yard sale spans 700 miles

(WRCB) The world’s longest yard sale kicked off Thursday morning. Hundreds of vendors put out second-hand items and goodies every year along a 690-mile stretch of road. The sprawl stretches along Highway 127, starting in Michigan and ending in Alabama. The yard sale began in 1987 by a man encouraging travelers to take scenic routes instead of the interstate. Read…

Officer charged in shooting hoax

(WVTM/NBC News) A Birmingham, Alabama police officer has been fired and is facing criminal charges after allegedly staging a shooting attack. “I wish I was here to tell you about another great story of valor and heroism – one of honor – but I’m not,” Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. “Instead, I’m here…

Trump promises new tariffs

(NBC News) Tariffs are going up again on everything from iPhones to baby cribs imported from China. Starting September 1st the Trump administration will impose a ten percent tariff on $300 billion worth of goods, on top of the 25 percent already in place. The new tariffs will effect electronics, appliances, auto parts, clothes, bicycles and baby products. President Trump…

Box office preview: “Hobbs & Shaw”

(NBC News) “The Fast and Furious” is one of the most successful film franchises of all time. The eight movies have made more than $5 billion worldwide, and now they’re racing into new territory: a spin-off. Dwayne Johnson puts a little extra “furious” in the “Fast” franchise for “Hobbs and Shaw.” “It was very important that we delivered a movie…

Breaking barriers on the baseball diamond

(KSL/NBC News) Baseball is generally considered a male dominated sport, but don’t tell that to Julianna Ahrend. The hard-nosed coach has gained a reputation as a no-nonsense teacher, and according to her players it’s working. “When we were in Little League, we were all scared of her because she had this intensity that none of the other coaches had,” laughs…

Tech move in tips

(NBC News) If moving in is half the battle, the other half might be troubleshooting technology in your new home. With wifi, experts say router placement is key, “we know that people are hiding routers in closets, under shelves and maybe under furniture,” says Brianna Lafleur a Google technology expert. Tucking away your router can lead to a spotty network…