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Carbondale man sentenced to 21 years on weapons charges
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carbondale man was sentenced to more than two decades behind bars after he was found guilty of armed habitual criminal and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon charges. Deangelo Gray, 27, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after a sentencing...
Renewed hope in Molly Young investigation
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - It’s been 12 years since Molly Young was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Carbondale, Illinois. Her family and many of her supporters believe they are closer than ever before to the truth. Molly Young’s father, Larry Young, has been a vocal advocate...
The Bald Knob restoration project is moving forward
Phase two of completing the full restoration of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace is getting underway. In 2010, the transitional Board of Directors and others, set a long-term goal with a two-phase plan to rebuild and restore the cross after years of deterioration. The Board now reports it's starting...
Illinois mother pushes for at-home instruction after son assaulted, diagnosed with PTSD
GOREVILLE, Ill. — A local mother is pushing for her son to receive at-home instruction after he was diagnosed with PTSD from an assault by another student. He’s had more than 30 unexcused absences and because of that, the mother said the district has informed her they will fail her fourth-grade son.
Killman death threats
Clare Killman made history last year when she was elected to Carbondale City Council, officially becoming the first openly transgender person in not only the city, but the state of Illinois to hold that role. But it comes at the price of death threats and disturbing emails and comments.
Saluki Takeover Tour final event happening at Walker’s Bluff Casino on Sat.
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - After traveling to more than 20 schools in the region, the Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois will close with a celebration this Saturday. The event will be hosted by Chancellor Austin Lane and is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 4 at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Ill.
Southern Ill. schools compete for Arrowleaf’s School Grant Contest
VIENNA, Ill. (KFVS) - Six schools in southern Illinois are competing to win a $5,000 grant in Arrowleaf’s School Grant Contest. According to Arrowleaf, the participating schools are Buncombe CUSD#43, Hardin County High School, Vienna Grade School, Vienna High School, Meridian CUSD#101 and Anna-Jonesboro High School. The competition involves...
Carbondale hosts community conversation about Israeli-Palestinian conflict
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The city of Carbondale hosted “Community Conversation: Unrest in the Middle East” Tuesday at the Carbondale Public Library to provide a safe space for community members to speak about their experiences and express their grief. The conversational meeting was held in light of community...
Carterville School Dist. investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct against high school coach, athletic trainer
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - Leaders at Carterville High School announce the district is now investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct leveled against both a high school coach and an athletic trainer contracted by the school. According to Assistant Superintendent Jeff Hartford, the coach in question works with the baseball team, and...
Near record highs Wednesday, some storms possible
Very warm temperatures are expected over the next several days. Storms are going to be possible each day, as well. The record high for Cape Girardeau Wednesday is 87 degrees set in 2012. We’ll be very close to that temperature by the afternoon!. The record high for Paducah is...
A planning meeting on parks and green spaces in Carbondale is set for April 30
The Carbondale Park District and the City of Carbondale are continuing work on a master plan for the improvement and growth of the parks and green spaces in town. Tuesday, April 30 there will be a Public Planning Meeting, which will be an opportunity for residents to gather and form sub-groups to discuss what they feel is needed to move forward with these projects. This will be the first of several such meetings.
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