(KGW) As authorities expanded their search for a missing Salem, Oregon mother and her young son Thursday, police named the boy’s father a person of interest in the investigation. Karissa Alyn Fretwell, 25, and her 3-year-old son Billy Fretwell have not been seen since May 13. She did not show up for work that day. Investigators, which includes Oregon State…
(KARE) Much of the evidence in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was released on Thursday. The evidence included body camera footage, the 911 calls Justine Ruszczyk Damond made on July 16, 2017 before she was shot and killed, and video and photos of the scene. Some graphic body camera footage is still being redacted and blurred,…
(NBC News) President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traded insults Thursday after the president walked out a White House meeting with top Democrats the day before. Speaking to members of the media Thursday, Speaker Pelosi called the president’s walk-out a “temper tantrum” and questioned his fitness to remain in office. “I wish him and his family, his administration and…
(WFLA) After decades on death row, one of Florida’s most notorious murderers was put to death Thursday night. Bobby Joe Long was given a lethal injection and died without incident, bringing to a calm end what had been an extremely violent life. “I would have liked to see more pain,” said Lula Williams, whose daughter Chanel was one of the…
(NBC News) The American Academy of Pediatrics is making a major change to its swimming safety guidelines. The Academy now recommend kids start learning to swim around age one, three years earlier than previously advised. Lifeguard and swim instructor Kameryn Washer agrees. “The earlier the better,” she says. “We want them to be able to not be afraid of the…
Will Smith’s live-action “Aladdin” hits theaters this week. NBC’s Raphael Seth has more.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested Bowling Green City Commissioner Brian “Slim” Nash late Thursday night on a charge of alcohol intoxication in a public place. A deputy saw Nash, 49, exit the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, walk to his car and start the engine, according to his arrest citation. His daughter was in the…
This weekend is a big one at Bowling Green Ballpark, as the team has a full schedule of plans to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24 – Comic Book Hero Night and postgame fireworks Saturday, May 25 – Teacher Appreciation Night Sunday, May 26 – Princess & Pirate Night Monday, May 27 – Dime Dog Day. Military members get…
We at WNKY love our animals. From our very own SoKY the Weather Dog to Meteorologist Kristy Steward’s dog, Nikita, we jump at the opportunity to bring a new pet into our lives. In today’s Feel Good Friday, we journey with reporter Matthew White as he opens his home and heart to a new kitten.
