Author: WNKY Staff

Wandering bear returns to wild

(WOOD) A black bear found in a tree in a residential area in Grand Rapids, Michigan Sunday has been returned to the wild. A police officer took video of the bear falling to the ground after it was tranquilized by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. DNR officials loaded the male bear into a trailer and shared another video of…

America’s fittest cities

(NBC News) The American College of Sports Medicine has released its annual American Fitness Index, ranking the top 100 cities in the U.S. from most to least fit. For the second consecutive year Arlington, Virginia takes the top spot in the fitness index. A balanced blend of community infrastructure and healthy behaviors, like a high number of residents who exercise,…

Hair health: 6 mistakes women make

(KPRC) The way you shampoo, brush and heat your hair can all do damage to your gorgeous locks. Hairdresser Lindsey Kern has been working in the business for 14 years, and sees people making a lot of mistakes. First off, she says not using shampoo specifically designed for color-treated hair will make it look bronzy and red. To reverse that,…

“Unknown substance” sickens jail inmates, staff

(KCRA) Several inmates and deputies from California’s South Placer County Jail were taken to area hospitals Monday after exposure to an unknown substance. Officials initially believed the unknown substance was fentanyl, but it is no longer the leading suspected drug. The Roseville Fire Department responded to the jail around 3:00 p.m. according to sheriff office spokeswoman Angela Musallam. “A jail…

Edible herbs pop up in Iowa City planters

(KWWL) Edible herbs are popping up in planters around Iowa City, Iowa, as a new way to interact and utilize the environment in public spaces. The planters are specifically packed with a wide variety of plants that can be used for tea-making. Some of the planters even feature actual tea-pots to promote the idea. Some of the edible plants include…

Who wants to marry an LDS millionaire?

(KSL/NBC News) A Utah millionaire is hoping a series of billboards will help him find love. The billboards, advertising “LDS Millionaire looking for his wife” went up 10 days ago, and they’re getting attention from a lot of women. “We have ten billboards across I-15 from Utah County to North Salt Lake,” says Amy Steven Seal. “And it’s working.” Seal…

Monsanto hit with $2 billion cancer suit judgment

(NBC News) A California jury has awarded a couple who claim the popular weed killer Roundup caused their cancer $2 billion in damages. Alberta and Alva Pilliod say when they used Roundup, manufactured by Monsanto, they didn’t believe it was dangerous. “We wish that Monsanto had warned us ahead of time about the dangers of using Monsanto and there was…