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Man facing drug charges after traffic stop in rural Benton, IL
BENTON, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces several charges after a traffic stop in rural Benton, Illinois. Elvis Fitzpatrick faces charges of driving while license revoked, operating a vehicle with a suspended registration, possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
How 1 rural hospital reduced no-shows by 6%
Sparta (Ill.) Community Hospital cut its no-show rate by 6% by combining the electronic health record with the communications system to deliver medical reminders and information directly to patients, according to an article on the American Hospital Association website. Research published in the National Library of Medicine showed critical access...
Authorities looking for missing southern Illinois man
BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - Local authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing man out of Benton, Illinois. According to the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, 77-year-old Kenneth D. Gant has been declared missing. Gant is described as a white male who is 6′1″ tall and weighs 195 pounds.
51st annual Rend Lake Water Festival set for May
SOUTHERN Ill. (KFVS) - The 51st annual Rend Lake Water Festival will be May 1-4. Events will include a carnival, talent show, car show, parade and vendor fair. According to the website, the carnival will in the northeast corner of the Benton Public Square on the city parking lot behind Joe’s Pizza. It will be Wednesday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day and then 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost $3 for a single ticket, $28 for 10 tickets, $52 for 20 tickets and $25 for an armband. All rides will be one ticket each.
Plumbing issues cause Elverado Primary School to cancel classes Friday
ELKVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Plumbing issues cause school leaders to cancel classes for Elverado Primary School on Friday, April 26. Friday, primary students do not have school. All other students will be dismissed at noon. The high school is dismissing at noon due to prom. School leaders ecided to...
Shawnee Cave Revival in June to feature Greensky Bluegrass, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose and more
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee Cave Revival in June will feature many artists including Greensky Bluegrass, Grace Potter and Maggie Rose. The three-day event will be at the Shawnee Cave Amphitheater in Murphysboro from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9. Performances will include:. Friday. Greensky Bluegrass. Red Clay...
Rockwood South Middle School hosts 'Paws in Need' to match pets with families
News Weather Watch Traffic Sports Contests Studio STL Jobs Connect. The value of having a pet or two in the home cannot be understated. The unconditional love of a dog, cat, bird or another creature gives people the drive to succeed every day.
Several local agencies hold a large-scale mass casualty exercise at Murphysboro High School
A close-up of the two cars that are supposed to have crashed into each other for the exercise. Many first responders, law enforcement officials and school personnel took part in a large-scale disaster-crisis exercise Friday with the help of around 200 volunteers. WSIU’s Brad Palmer reports.
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