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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Under the Stars program happening at Trail of Tears State Forest
JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society will hold the Under the Stars and Around the Campfire program on Monday, April 29. This free public program will take place at 7 p.m., rain or shine, at the Trail of Tears State Forest, located at 3240 State Forest Road in Jonesboro, Ill. Guests should turn into the picnic area directly across from the White Barn and follow the signs.
Carbondale Main Street to host 9th annual CarbondALE Brew Fest
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Carbondale Main Street is partnering with Southern Illinois University Fermentation Science Institute and Southern Illinois Brewers to host the 9th annual CarbondALE Brew Fest. According to organizers, CarbondALE Brew Fest will be held in the Town Square Pavilion on Friday, May 3 from 6 p.m. to...
Local group rallies in southern Ill., calls leaders to take action about Gaza crisis
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Several groups rallied in Carbondale today, ahead of the city council meeting urging city leaders to pass a resolution about the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Many groups were present at today’s rally, including the Southern Illinois Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America. Participants told Heartland...
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