Author: WNKY Staff

“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…

Former Cave City Police Chief discusses firing with WNKY

CAVE CITY, Ky.- On Monday evening, former Cave City Police Chief Terrill Riley and several supporters attended a city council meeting in Cave City. The group was trying to get answers as to why Riley was let go by the city’s mayor. Riley spoke with WNKY’s Candace Price after the meeting. To view Riley’s comments, click on the video box…