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Authorities looking for missing southern Illinois man
BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - Local authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing man out of Benton, Illinois. According to the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, 77-year-old Kenneth D. Gant has been declared missing. Gant is described as a white male who is 6′1″ tall and weighs 195 pounds.
Police searching for person of interest after gunfire damages 2 vehicles
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police are searching for a person of interest in connection with a shots fired investigation in Carbondale. Officers were called shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 to a report of shots fired on the 700 block of South Lewis Lane. When they arrived, officers...
Standoff in Herrin ends
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Law enforcement from several departments were called to the scene of a standoff in Herrin on Thursday night, April 25. Herrin police said Friday morning the standoff with the suspect is over and details about the situation would be released later. Officers were called around 7...
Plumbing issues cause Elverado Primary School to cancel classes Friday
ELKVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Plumbing issues cause school leaders to cancel classes for Elverado Primary School on Friday, April 26. Friday, primary students do not have school. All other students will be dismissed at noon. The high school is dismissing at noon due to prom. School leaders ecided to...
Introducing The Groff Twins
Another busy episode today on In The Circle. Hear from Oklahoma Softball PxP Voice Chris Plank and his thoughts on the Sooners. Plus, hear from Southern Illinois twins Maddia and Rylinn Groff about their season and their journey to Carbondale. We also recap the weekend in college softball along with Victor’s strong words towards his alma mater.
Several local agencies hold a large-scale mass casualty exercise at Murphysboro High School
A close-up of the two cars that are supposed to have crashed into each other for the exercise. Many first responders, law enforcement officials and school personnel took part in a large-scale disaster-crisis exercise Friday with the help of around 200 volunteers. WSIU’s Brad Palmer reports.
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