Author: WNKY Staff
Drug company, former CEO charged in Opioid crisis
(NBC News) Federal prosecutors have charged Rochester Drug Co-Operative, its former CEO and another top executive with drug trafficking. It’s the first time such an indictment has been filed against a major drug distributor. “My office filed criminal information and civil action against RDC, charging it with unlawfully distributing oxycodone and fentanyl, defrauding the DEA, and failing to report suspicious…
Samsung “Galaxy Fold” faces delay
(NBC News) You’ll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on Samsung’s Galaxy Fold smartphone. Samsung has announced that it is delaying the retail launch of its first foldable smartphone due to problems with the screen. The Galaxy Fold was set to be released on Friday. Samsung says the Galaxy Fold “needs further improvements” and it will…
WNKY NBC 40 to televise Wednesday’s Democratic Gubernatorial debate
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This Wednesday night on WNKY NBC 40, three of the four candidates running to become the Democratic nominee in the Kentucky governor’s race will face off for the first time. Kentucky Attorney General, Andy Beshear, former State Auditor, Adam Edelen, and State Rep. Rocky Adkins, will share the stage at Transylvania University for their first televised debate….
Powerball winner steps forward
(NBC News) The winner of Powerball’s second largest jackpot in history has finally stepped forward to claim the prize money. The Wisconsin Lottery Commission announced Tuesday that 24-year old Manuel Franco bought the winning ticket worth $768.4 million. Franco, who purchased the ticket at a New Berlin Speedway March 27th, said he bought ten individual tickets after work because he…
Wrong number leads to love, life-saving donation
(KSDK) As Henry Glendening and Kasey Bergh recover from their recent surgeries, they get to tell their courtship story again and again to reporters, doctors and nurses. All the while, they keep their sense of humor about their unconventional relationship. “Like Mother’s Day one year we’re at the hardware store and the cashier remarks, ‘It’s so nice of you to…
Let’s Make A Meal – Bluegrass Restaurant
General Manager Zack Strachan at Bluegrass Restaurant in Bowling Green takes us into the kitchen for a look at the making of the restaurant’s famous fried chicken and jalapeño creamed corn.
Frying pan assault: caretaker strikes disabled man
(WFLA) A caretaker is facing charges of abuse of a mentally disabled person after police said she hit several residents at a Florida group home with a frying pan. Darnika Martin is charged with two counts. According to the arrest report, she struck two mentally ill patients at a group home in Pinellas Park. Martin didn’t know cameras were rolling…
Bunny brawl: “it was the real deal”
(WESH) An Orlando, Florida police officer had to step in and break up an Easter Sunday fight involving a person dressed as the Easter Bunny. Video of the incident shows a person in a bunny costume throwing several punches before an officer steps in and breaks up the fight. Antoine McDonald was the man in the bunny suit. He says…
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