Author: WNKY Staff

No guns: jewelry store turns away armed deputy

(WCNC) A jewelery company is taking heat on social media after a uniformed deputy was denied entrance to a North Carolina store because of his gun. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell says the deputy was on his lunch break when he tried to pick up an engagement ring he was having sized at Kay Jewelers in Statesville. When the deputy…

Ohio doctor charged with murder in overdose deaths

(WCMH) An Ohio critical-care doctor was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday in the deaths of 25 hospital patients who authorities say were deliberately given overdoses of painkillers. The charges against Dr. William Husel, 43, represent one of the biggest murder cases ever brought against a health care professional in the U.S. He pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of…

World leaders, veterans mark 75th anniversary of D-Day

(NBC News) 75 years ago today, the United States and allied forces launched Operation Neptune, more commonly known as the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. The mission was a turning point in the fight against Adolph Hitler and the spread of Nazi Germany, but the battle came with a cost. More than 4,000 Americans died during the invasion, most of…

No breakthrough in Mexico tariff talks

(NBC News) Negotiators will return to the White House Thursday in an effort to reach a deal that would curb illegal immigration at the U.S. – Mexico border and avoid President Trump’s threatened tariffs. The proposed five percent tariffs, which could start on Monday, would increase at regular intervals, eventually reaching 25 percent if no deal is reached by October….

Detroit police: serial killer may be targeting sex workers

(WDIV) Police in Detroit, Michigan are investigating a possible serial killer who they believe has been targeting sex workers. Detroit Police Chief James Craig acknowledges the murders of three women may all be related, and the department believes the killer is a man. Police are asking sex workers to come forward with any information they might have. Craig said the…

Cancer blood test shows promise

(KVOA) When it comes to fighting cancer, early detection is key. Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a blood test that could be the best weapon to win that fight. “We believe that simple, inexpensive blood tests are really the road to the future for cancer detection and monitoring,” says UA College of Pharmacy professor, Dr. Bernard Futscher….

Oregon winery introduces reusable bottles

(KGW) You’ve likely heard of reusable milk bottles, they’ve been around for a while. You might have even heard of reusable beer bottles. Some breweries are using those nowadays, too. But what about reusable wine bottles? Get ready for them. An Oregon winery is the first in the country to use them. Coopers Hall Winery knows a lot about being…

Throwback Thursday – Eliza Calvert Hall

This week we’re in downtown Bowling Green at 1353 Chestnut Street. This was once the home of Eliza Calvert Hall, one of the most famous women’s rights leaders of the early 1900s. Celebrated by President Teddy Roosevelt, this Bowling Green native was a visionary ahead of her time. Born in 1856 in Bowling Green, Lida Obenchain was the daughter of…