Elco, IL

State wildlife officials are tracking a black bear that was first spotted more than a week ago by southern Illinois residents and was most recently seen wandering near a state reservoir. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Conservation Police and local law enforcement began tracking the bear on June 10...

BALLARD COUNTY, KY—Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conservation officers are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found Saturday morning in the Ohio River. KY Fish and Wildlife said the men were two brothers whose bodies were recovered in Ballard county following an apparent boating incident.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the deaths of two boaters on the Ohio River in Ballard County. A news release says conservation officers responded to a call shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday regarding a boat floating upside down on the Ohio River just north of the U.S. 51 bridge connecting Wickliffe, Kentucky to Cairo, Illinois. The 17-foot aluminum boat was severely damaged.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A man was arrested in connection to a home burglary. Robert Lee Blair, 52, of Carbondale, was charged with residential burglary. On Friday, June 18, around 9:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 800 block of West Walnut Street.

Hundreds attend Summer Art Festival in Cape Girardeau. Juneteenth event held in Marion, Ill. Juneteenth event held in Marion, Ill.

Heartland organizations celebrate Juneteenth, following federal recognition. Hundreds attend Summer Art Festival in Cape Girardeau. Hundreds attend Summer Art Festival in Cape Girardeau. Squirrel causes power outage in Cape Girardeau. Updated: 6 hours ago. Squirrel causes power outage in Cape Girardeau. Juneteenth event held in Marion, Ill. Updated: 6 hours...

MARION — Three women with local ties have been named Top Five finalists for the title of Miss Illinois and remain in the running for the honor tonight at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. Local candidates Miss Heartland Breana Bagley of Carbondale and Miss Southern Illinois Janna Harner of...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People are celebrating the latest holiday, Juneteenth. It’s not the first year the day’s been celebrated, but this year there is a new excitement. “What better day than Juneteenth to celebrate our liberation and just being Black,” Paris Newson, Co-owner of 20. N Pacific said.

June 4th marked National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The following day, June 5th was proclaimed ‘Gun Violence Awareness Day’ for the City of Cape Girardeau by Mayor Bob Fox at a City council meeting earlier in the month, an award proposed by the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Organization.

CHRISTOPHER — Great track athlete doesn't even begin to tell the story of how successful Phil Steinmetz of Christopher High School was in the early-to-mid 1980s. The red-haired, stocky-built speedster resembled more of a fullback or linebacker than sprint champion. But make no mistake, even though he was competing for a small school, Steinmetz was every bit as good and better than most big-school runners in the state.

CARBONDALE, Ill (WJPF) — A Jackson County man is behind bars after he was caught by police in the middle of a burglary. Carbondale Police say there called at 9:30 a.m. Friday to a residence in the 800 block of West Walnut Street for a report of a burglary in progress. Officers found the front door damaged and Robert Blair, 52, inside the home. Blair tried to run out the back door, but was caught by police.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The River Campus Summer Arts Festival brought in hundreds of people on Saturday. This event brought in a variety of art for kids and adults to enjoy. This includes dance, music, arts and crafts, art galleries, and a variety of stations that people can enjoy...

Southern Illinois University issued the following announcement on June 18. For Vernecelyn Allen and five other Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation female pilots, competing in the 2021 Air Race Classic is about building upon a legacy dating back to famed aviator Amelia Earhart in 1929. “To participate in...