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Nine southern Illinois establishments involved in selling alcohol to minors
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Nine people have been arrested after selling alcohol to minors at establishments in Union and Jackson Counties. Illinois State Police Troop 10 Commander, Captain Joshua Anderton, announced the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance at various establishments in Union and Jackson Counties during April. According to...
Cairo, Illinois Suffered Economic and Racial Struggles That Turned It Into a Ghost Town
Cairo, Illinois, once envisioned as a cornerstone of commerce due to its strategic location at the connecting spot between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, thrived as a bustling hub during the 19th century. The city boasted a booming trade network, with steamboats and railroads delivering goods and people, supplying its economic environment. However, changing transportation technology and the establishment of alternative routes gradually diminished Cairo’s economic significance.
It’s no gouda at cheesesteak eatery: Olmsted Township Police Blotter
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'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school
GOREVILLE, IL — A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
Illinois State Police squad car struck by driver in Union County
ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - An Illinois State Police squad car was struck by a driver on Interstate 57 east of Anna, Illinois. Around 9:06 p.m. on April 23, ISP officials investigated a traffic crash in Union County involving a trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over.
Community invited to health fair in Cairo
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - Community Health and Emergency Services are hosting a health fair to celebrate 43 years of service. The event will take place at Rise Community Market in Cario from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Attendees can expect a mix of activities, including health...
Sara Evans to perform at Cape Girardeau casino
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Sara Evans will be at the Cape Girardeau casino in May. She’ll perform at the Century Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center stage on September 6. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on May 3. You can click here for more information.
Parent speaks about Goreville bullying incident
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school. A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch to host 2024 General Election candidate town hall
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch plans to host a town hall for candidates in the 2024 General Election on Thursday, April 25. It will take place at the Cairo Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to meet and get...
Small earthquake recorded in Mill Creek, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday at around 3:50 a.m. near Mill Creek, Illinois. The location is just east of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The earthquake happened at a depth of 7.8 miles. While small and unlikely to cause damage, it serves as a...
Air Force JROTC discontinued at Cape Central
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Air Force JROTC program at Cape Girardeau Central High School is being discontinued. The program currently has about 50-60 members. Government guidelines require more than 100 members and two teachers. Currently finding a second instructor has been difficult, according to Cape Girardeau School’s Kristen Talent.
Full Throttle Thursday: 1969 Cobra
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On an all-new Full Throttle Thursday, we are happy to feature a real love affair that a local man has for his car. A car he special ordered back in 1969 and one he still loves to this day. 80-year-old Paul Brown still knows how...
Neighbors frustrated after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People in one Cape Girardeau neighborhood are rattled and frustrated after a shooting Tuesday morning, April 23. Police arrested a person shortly after that shooting, but residents say crime and gun violence are bigger issues than just this one incident. The shooting happened on Second...
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