(KPRC) – A mother was charged Thursday after investigators originally said she accidentally ran over her 3-year-old son earlier this month. Lexus Stagg, 26, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the June 11 incident at the Westchase Grand Apartments in Houston. Police said on the night of the crash, Stagg accidentally ran over Lord Renfro while backing…
A Catholic High School is firing a teacher to avoid having its ties cut with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school announced Sunday they are terminating a gay teacher to avoid a with the diocese. This announcement comes as the archdiocese stripped Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School of its Catholic identity over their decision to employ an educator in a same-sex…
(NBC News) -President Trump is tightening his grip on Iran by announcing new economic sanctions to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. However, he is open to talking with the country. Meanwhile Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is traveling to Saudi Arabia to build a coalition against Iran. The president is also ramping up pressure after the downing of…
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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
This week’s Emerging Leader is volunteer shoe-collector, Lila Mantooth, who donates the shoes she collects to Soles4Souls. Her goal is to collect 25,000 pairs of shoes. To donate and help Lila’s cause, click here.
(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.
WNKY’s staff and viewers celebrated National Selfie Day on Friday by sending in their own submissions that were featured on SoKY Sunrise!
