Author: WNKY Staff

Gnats blamed in Minnesota chicken deaths

(KTTC/NBC News) A Minnesota couple says gnats are to blame for the death of their chicken flock. “We come out here and there’s chickens running all over, chasing each other,” Wayne Vehrenkamp said motioning around the empty coop. “Normally full of chickens and now there’s nothing here.” Now, all that fills Wayne and Irene’s chicken coop is silence. “It was…

Texas town declared “sanctuary city for the unborn”

(KTAL/NBC News) The Waskom, Texas city council has passed an ordinance declaring their town a “sanctuary city of the unborn” to prevent an abortion clinic from ever opening. Waskom is the first city in Texas to do this. There are no abortion services in Waskom, so supporters call it a preventive measure. Mayor Jesse Moore said they did this despite…

Report sheds new light on Hacienda Healthcare rape

(KPNX) Police in Phoenix, Arizona have released their report on a rape investigation at a Hacienda Healthcare facility after an incapacitated patient with intellectual disabilities gave birth in December. In May, the victim’s family filed a notice of claim against the state of Arizona, the first step to a possible lawsuit. The family alleges Hacienda Healthcare ignored the family’s request…

“Gouda” for your spirit

(WWBT) Thirteen sisters from “Our Lady of the Angels Monastery,” in Crozet, Virginia are making cheese sent from heaven. For the past 30 years, sisters from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery have been making Gouda cheese. “We put a lot of love and prayer into our cheese,” says Sister Barbara. Once every few weeks the nuns take turns working…

Box office preview

Reboots of two blockbuster favorites hit theaters arrive this week when “Men In Black: International” and “Shaft” hit theaters. NBC’s Raphael Seth has more.

A look at a busy weekend in local events

The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion will take place on Friday and Saturday at Beech Bend Park Raceway. To learn more, click here. If you’re not into cars, what about planes? The Aviation Heritage Park’s Hangar Party is on Saturday at 5 p.m. The highlight of the 2019 Hangar Party will be the big “reveal” of Aviation Heritage Park’s recently…

Feel Good Friday – Grace Gang

Turning a new leaf: an expression often heard when an individual makes a positive change in their lives. For King Breez, Omar Scott, and Deshawn Terry, that expression brings with it responsibility and ministry. All three members of the rap trio have similar backgrounds: trouble with the law, hip-hop, and grace. In today’s Feel Good Friday, we sat down with…

Congress takes on “deepfake” videos

(NBC News) The House Intelligence Committee took a deep dive into “deepfake” video technology Thursday. Committee Chairman Adam Schiff began the hearing by playing several examples of those so-called “deepfake” videos, which are manipulated using artificial intelligence to look incredibly real. Last month’s altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was also discussed multiple times during the hearing. “We should…

Long-lost wallet returned

(WTHR) A wallet left behind for a year at Marion, Indiana’s Red Nails salon is back in the hands of a young lady who has a fresh manicure and pedicure to go with it. Hai Nguyen has satisfied customers with manicures and pedicures at his family operated nail salon for over 20 years. “I take care of my customers,” Nguyen…