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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.
Carbondale police investigating after vehicles damaged by gunfire Wed. night
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police are investigating after multiple reports of shots fired Wednesday night, April 24. Officers responded to the 500 block of S. Rawlings Street around 9:10 p.m. and found the suspects had already left the area. According to a release from police, a silver car left the...
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.
'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.
SIU honors student employee of the year, other outstanding student workers
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A senior fashion studies major was awarded the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Pearl Williams of Chicago has worked at Rainbow’s End Child Development Center on campus since October 2021. Karen Samuel, director of the center, nominated Williams...
Small earthquake recorded near Alexander-Union County line
ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A small earthquake was recorded south of the Alexander-Union County line early Monday morning, April 22. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at 2:52 a.m. a magnitude 2.1 earthquake registered .07 miles southwest of Mill Creek. The quake was nearly 7.5 miles. As...
Endangered Missing Person Advisory canceled; Carbondale man found
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Endangered Missing Person Advisory issued for a Carbondale man has been lifted after he was found Tuesday evening. According to the alert, he was found sometime before 6 p.m. on April 23. Illinois State Police activated the advisory at the request of Carbondale police. The...
Shawnee Cave Revival Music & Camping Festival Returns for an Unforgettable Weekend
The Shawnee Cave Revival Music & Camping Festival is back, promising a weekend of music, camping, and community spirit from June 7th to 9th, 2024. Hosted by the picturesque Shawnee Cave Amphitheater nestled in the heart of southern Illinois, this festival is set to be an extraordinary experience for attendees of all ages.
Academic Cannabis Conference set for May 4 in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Professionals, enthusiasts and newcomers in the Illinois cannabis industry are expected to attend this year’s Academic Cannabis Conference (ACC) in Carbondale on Saturday, May 4. The event will feature two conjoining experiences at the Garden Grove Event Center from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with...
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