Author: WNKY Staff

Top gifts for Mother’s Day

(NBC News) Mother’s Day gifts are getting an upgrade this year, with electronics making up $2.2 billion spent for the holiday. A fitness tracker, such as the Fitbit Inspire HR can pull double duty for mom’s health and her style. “It’s something she can take from day to night and it comes with a variety of accessories wire mesh different…

Bizarre conspiracy theory shuts down fundraiser

(KCRA) A bizarre conspiracy theory circulating on Twitter and involving former FBI Director James Comey caused officials at a Grass Valley, California school to cancel its upcoming fundraiser. The Grass Valley Charter School Foundation was set to host its annual Blue Marble Jubilee on Saturday. The festival has been months in the making and generates up to $25,000 for the…

Police investigate possible dog bite death

(WPTV) Police in Fort Pierce, Florida are investigating the death of a female volunteer at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County. Police and animal control officers responded to the humane society around 2:15 p.m. Thursday after a report of a dog bite. The Human Society of St. Lucie County has identified the woman as Christine Liquori. She was found…

Troubling warnings preceded Colorado shooting

(KUSA) A Douglas County School District letter describes a list of serious concerns from a parent who feared there may be “a repeat of Columbine” at STEM School Highlands Ranch months before Tuesday’s fatal shooting. Two shooters walked into the school Tuesday and opened fire on their classmates in “two separate locations,” according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The…

Van donation for family wounded in police shooting

(KJRH/NBC News) An Oklahoma mother whose kids were hurt in a recent police shooting has received a minivan to help her with future doctors’ trips. Olivia Hill lost her pickup truck in the officer-involved shooting. Three of her young children were hit in the head. The shooting took place on April 26 in Hugo, Oklahoma. The two police officers who…

U.S. seizes North Korean ship

(NBC News) For the second time in less than a week a missile launch from North Korea is stoking tension with the White House. The latest move comes from an apparently testy Kim Jong Un after the most recent round of denuclearization talks with President Trump fell apart. Meanwhile, the Justice Department announced Thursday the United States has seized a…

Shake Your Paw Ball to benefit BRAWA

GLASGOW, Ky. – This weekend is the annual Shake Your Paw Ball, with proceeds benefiting the Barren River Animal Welfare Association. This year is the 11th annual event and the largest fundraiser that the humane society holds. The event will include a silent auction, dinner and a night of dancing to support all of the homeless animals in the Barren County/Glasgow…