CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – An upcoming special aims to shed light on the ongoing dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has fueled a nationwide epidemic. By sharing these personal stories, Nexstar hopes to encourage critical conversations and action to address the crisis.
We spoke with longtime KELOLAND News anchor in Sioux Falls, SD Angela Kennecke, who lost her daughter Emily to fentanyl poisoning. Kennecke opened up about the devastating impact of the crisis, emphasizing the importance of education, prevention, and harm reduction.