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Metropolis firefighter honored during Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Captain Clay Childers, with the Metropolis Fire Department was awarded a Medal of Valor on Tuesday during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. According to a news release from the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall, the ceremony on Tuesday was...
C1D2BB: Experience, pitching lifts Oran past upstart Bell City for another title
The degree of growth for the Bell City High School baseball program over the past three seasons has been impressive. The Cubs improved from three wins in 2022 to eight a year ago, and this spring they won 13 games, which was the most by the program since the three-year state championship run ended in 2017.
C5D1: Underdog Sikeston battles, but falls to state-ranked Festus
FESTUS, Mo. — Sikeston’s 2024 campaign came to an end in a high-scoring affair, falling 11-6 to No. 5 Festus in the first round of the MSHSAA Class 5, District 1 Tournament on Wednesday, May 15. Despite being the eighth seed, the Bulldogs (4-19) showed grit and determination,...
Neighbors react to most recent deadly crash on Blandville Road in McCracken County
MCCRACKEN COUNTY — One person is dead after an early Friday morning crash on Blandville Road in McCracken County. Sheriff's deputies identified the victim as 33-year-old Lucas McMahon of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Investigators said McMahon's vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle in the westbound lane. The other driver had...
Noble Park Dog Parks officially open to guests
PADUCAH — Tuesday was an exciting day for Paducah pups, as the Noble Park Dog Parks officially opened to the public. The ribbon cutting ceremony included comments from key figures who were instrumental in the park's opening, such as Paducah Mayor George Bray, McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer, county commissioner Bill Bartleman, and Chris Hill with the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission.
First Alert: Scattered thunderstorms, showers
(KFVS) - Scattered showers and storms are expected throughout the afternoon and evening. Cassie Campbell says some storms could bring gusty winds and small hail. Once the sun goes down our rain chances will weaken and we will start Wednesday off under mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday will start cloudy but...
Charleston, East Prairie athletes earn berths at Class 2 State Meet
FLAT RIVER, Mo. — Charleston and East Prairie track and field athletes punched their tickets to the state meet with impressive performances at the Class 2 Sectional 1 Meet held at Park Hills Central on Saturday, May 11. “We did exactly what we needed to do,” said Charleston coach...
Rain to start the work week
(KFVS) - Good morning, Heartland, starting this morning, we will see some showers moving into the region, so make sure you have the rain jackets and umbrellas before heading out the door. Temperatures will be in the low 70s this afternoon, with a few thunderstorms possible this evening and into the afternoon hours. The threat of severe weather is low and not expected. Heavy rain and lightning are the primary hazards. The rain continues into Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible throughout the day, with heavy rain and lightning as the primary concerns. Temperatures will begin warming up Tuesday, with highs in the upper 70s. There’s a break in the storms on Wednesday before storm chances continue Thursday and Friday.
First Alert: Rainy, stormy week
(KFVS) - You may want to keep the rain gear handy over the next few days. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout today and tomorrow. Some thunderstorms may produce strong wind gusts and small hail but the overall severe threat is low. Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says we are...
Softball Recap: Carlisle County's win ends four-game losing streak at home
Carlisle County came into Monday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Murray Tigers onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Monday. For Carlisle County, this counts as revenge for the 13-9 loss Murray walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Inmate charged for stabbing death at Terre Haute Prison
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Illinois man, imprisoned at the Terre Haute Federal Correctional Complex has been charged in relation to a stabbing death of a fellow inmate. According to a release from the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana, Otha Don Watkins III, 42, of Cairo, has been charged with involuntary […]
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