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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...
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...
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.
Baseball Game Preview: Pinckneyville Leaves Home
The Pinckneyville Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Goreville Blackcats at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pinckneyville has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Goreville will come in with four straight wins. Pinckneyville's hitters might be in the hot seat...
Nearly 1,850 students will be honored at SIU commencement exercises
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The academic achievements of nearly 1,850 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2024 commencement exercises. According to SIU, festivities start with the SIU Simmons Law School commencement on Friday, May 10, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 11, Banterra Center will hold...
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