Author: WNKY Staff

Cat survives washing machine

KARE – Felix sneaked into a front-loading high efficiency washing machine Wednesday, while his owner had her back turned. He ended up going through the entire 45-minute cycle, and somehow survived. Her father, Heinz Latzel, rushed over to help Stefani get Felix to the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota, an animal critical care hospital in Oakdale. Stefani had…

Oklahoma City celebrates first pride with celebration week

(KFOR) -Thousands lined the streets near the 39th Street District wearing every shade of the rainbow, all to celebrate Pride Week. The Pride Parade kicked off Saturday`s events with a route along 39th Street from Classen to Youngs, leading into the all-day festival. This year`s parade was a little different. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt designated this week as `Pride…

94-year old barista

(WXII/ NBC NEWS) Bob Sargent of Burlington, North Carolina is starting a new career at the sprightly age of 94. The World War II Navy veteran is sporting a new uniform to serve his community: A barista apron. Sargent’s granddaughter and her husband opened Salvation Coffee Company less than a year ago in Burlington off South Church Street. They decided…

Rideshare classes for disabled

(KUSA / NBC News) – Transportation can be be one of the biggest obstacles for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At times, it can keep them from accessing the community independently. A couple in Denver saw that struggle, and came up with a class to teach those with disabilities how to safety and successfully use ridesharing. Honeyman Services is…

Are home warranties right for you?

(NBC News) – As the housing market remains active, new homeowners struggle with making another big decision… purchasing a Home Warranty. Consumer Reports’s Chief Editor Margot Gilman advises readers to firt ecide if they need a policy, which could cost a thousand dollars a year. Also, it is important to do your research and to ask the right questions.