WBKR » National News

You Can Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado with Donations to the American Red Cross

Jon Prell — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:00 +0000

The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Finds Dog On Live TV [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:54 +0000

The devastation caused by the tornado yesterday in Oklahoma is heart breaking. I think it's safe to say that we all held our children a little tighter last night and prayed a little harder than normal after watching the terrifying coverage of the storm. We all pray for survivors to be found and for those who lost loved ones to be comforted in this nightmare.

As a television station was interviewing an elderly woman, the unthinkable happened. Just as she was talking about her storm experience with her dog, who she had presumed was gone, the dog peeked his little head from under the rubble of what was once their home.

We watch with hope in our hearts and tears in our eyes that there are many more stories just like this one and that everyone is found safe.

Horrifying Footage of Moore, Oklahoma Tornado [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:10 +0000

Tons of footage is surfacing from yesterday's devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. But it's this video, by Basehunters Chasing, that truly captures the fury of Mother Nature.

More Than Two Dozen Tornadoes Rip Through the Midwest on a Violent Sunday [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:04 +0000

I couldn’t take my eyes off the television. New reports and new video of violent tornadoes were continuously being reported throughout the afternoon and into the evening on Sunday. Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa were devastated by more than two dozen tornadoes. Two men died in Shawnee, Oklahoma. No sooner would the news of one twister [...]

Approaching Tornadoes Force On Air Meteorologist to Evacuate, Seek Shelter [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:52 +0000

Sunday’s midwest tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa involved more than two dozen twisters. Video of these dangerous storms has been popping up all over the Internet. One, in particular, is quite chilling as it shows KSN-Wichita’s meteorologist updating viewers on the paths of these tornadoes just as he is alerted that one is [...]

Kenny Chesney To "Spread the Love: A Fund For Boston"

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:41 +0000

The Boston Marathon bombing affected us all, including Kenny Chesney. After seeing the devastation caused on that day, he decided that he wanted to do his part in helping he victims of the tragedy. With help from the Boston Medical Center, he founded the Spread the Love Fund to help those who needed prosthetic limbs and post-prosthetic care.

New Video Shows the Moment Cleveland Police Raided the Castro Home and Rescued Three Women [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:00:06 +0000

A woman named Jasmina Baldrich was in the right place at the right time last Monday in Cleveland when she rounded a corner onto Seymour Avenue and caught video on her smartphone of the police raiding Ariel Castro’s home and rescuing those three women who’d been held captive for a decade. Amazing stuff:

Three Kentucky Cities Are Among the Top 10 Small Towns in America

Dave Spencer — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:14:35 +0000

I’ve been to two of the three. Kentucky’s constitution was signed in one of them. One of the Bluegrass State’s college basketball powers is in another–in fact, it shares its name with its city. And there’s good bourbon to be found in the other. Danville, Murray, and Bardstown have all landed on a list of [...]

St. Jude Patient To Announce Team's Pick In NFL Draft

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:45:33 +0000

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is one of my favorite places in the world. It is a place of hope for children and their families that one day, childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases will be a thing of the past. St. Jude makes sure that patients have everything they need to fulfill their dreams!

On Thursday night, during the NFL Draft, one patient will get to experience an amazing dream come true!

Three Connected to Bombing Suspect Questioned in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:02:04 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening with the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. After local and state police and FBI agents allegedly searched Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s UMass Dartmouth dorm room, authorities swarmed to the Rockdale West apartment complex in New Bedford’s West End. Three [...]

Boston on Lockdown as Manhunt Continues for Bombing Suspect [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:26:03 +0000

House-to-house searches continue for 19-year-old Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev, brother of co-conspirator Tamerlan Tsarnaev who was killed–along with a Boston police officer–during an early morning shootout. Citizens of Boston have been asked to stay in their homes. The Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins have cancelled games scheduled for today. Here’s new [...]

Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Several Dead – Over 100 Injuries Reported

Johnny Kincaid — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:14:46 +0000

Police are reporting that between 5 and 15 people are dead and 160 were injured after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, TX, just outside of Waco. Firefighters were putting out a blaze at the plant when the explosion occurred at around 8PM. “It was a like a nuclear bomb went off,” Mayor [...]

Fertilizer Plant Explodes Near Waco, Texas [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:08:12 +0000

On Wednesday evening, an enormous explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas near
Waco caused multiple injuries and at least three deaths, according to officials.

Several homes near the blast have been destroyed.

Boston Marathon Bombing Another Horrific Chapter in a Historically Volatile Week

Dave Spencer — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:32:14 +0000

The bombings at the Boston Marathon have left us all reeling and wondering when or if this sort of thing will EVER stop. They’ve also made me wonder why this specific week is so particularly volatile. It’s unreal how many historic tragedies have occurred around this time. On April 15th, 1912, the RMS Titanic hit [...]

Tracking Down Owensboro Runners After Explosions at the Boston Marathon

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:56 +0000

In the wake of the tragedy that happened Monday afternoon at the Boston Marathon, we are looking for our local runners. Unfortunately, not everyone crossed the finish line so their whereabouts are unknown to us. We have checked the Google Person Finder set up for the Boston Marathon but are unable to locate any of [...]

BREAKING NEWS Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [PHOTO]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:40:23 +0000

Via Chris Chaberski...

Around 3 p.m. on Monday, two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Windows and storefronts were blown out, and there are reports of dozens of injuries.

7-Year-Old Cancer Patient's Touchdown Captivates the Nation [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:28 +0000

His name is Jack Hoffman. He’s 7-years-old. And he’s suffering from brain cancer. Jack, a native of Atkinson, Nebraska and a huge Cornhuskers football fan, is undergoing a 60-week chemotherapy treatment in Boston. So he’s constantly traveling back and forth between home and the hospital. Recently, at a Nebraska spring football game, Jack scored a [...]

Fallen Soldier Returns Home [VIDEO] [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:50:23 +0000

US Army Sgt. Michael Cable's body returned home Thursday morning. The Philpot 26 year old was killed while serving in Afghanistan last week.

Community members joined together this morning to show their support for Sgt. Cable and his family by lining up along the route from the airport to the funeral home.

I will never forget watching the processional of official vehicles, Patriot Riders and other organizations leading Sgt. Cable's body and family and close friends down Frederica Street. Three veterans stood with us in front of the station and seeing their reaction was very emotional. We tend to take for granted the freedoms what we have and the men and women who protect those freedoms. Sgt. Michael Cable and all that serve our great nation can never be thanked enough for their service.

Happy Birthday to Your Cell Phone

Jordan Winders — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:38:01 +0000

How many of you have a cell phone? I would probably imagine that some of you are even reading this on a cell phone. Well if you enjoy your cell phone (and most of us do), then today is a day to celebrate it!

It was 40 years ago today that the first call on a cell phone was made! Marty Cooper, who was an engineer with Motorola at the time, made the first call

Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Fired For Inappropriate Behavior Toward Players [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:28:26 +0000

Wednesday morning Mike Rice was relieved of his duties as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Rutgers. Video tapes from practices of the team surfaced Tuesday and spread like wildfire. These videos showed Rice berating players with physical and verbal abuse.

When I first saw the video, I was livid. Not only as a mother, but also as a sports fan.