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Illinois State Police squad car struck by driver in Union County
ANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - An Illinois State Police squad car was struck by a driver on Interstate 57 east of Anna, Illinois. Around 9:06 p.m. on April 23, ISP officials investigated a traffic crash in Union County involving a trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over.
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school
GOREVILLE, IL — A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch to host 2024 General Election candidate town hall
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Alexander-Pulaski County NAACP Branch plans to host a town hall for candidates in the 2024 General Election on Thursday, April 25. It will take place at the Cairo Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to meet and get...
Small earthquake recorded in Mill Creek, Illinois
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday at around 3:50 a.m. near Mill Creek, Illinois. The location is just east of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The earthquake happened at a depth of 7.8 miles. While small and unlikely to cause damage, it serves as a...
Parent speaks about Goreville bullying incident
'He's having a hard time trying to find to be a kid again.' Parent says their child's struggling after alleged assault at local school. A local parent is speaking out after she says her child was assaulted by another student at school. She said Goreville Community Unit School District #1 in Illinois isn't doing anything about the incident and that there needs to be more accountability when it comes to bullying.
Neighbors frustrated after Tuesday morning shooting in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - People in one Cape Girardeau neighborhood are rattled and frustrated after a shooting Tuesday morning, April 23. Police arrested a person shortly after that shooting, but residents say crime and gun violence are bigger issues than just this one incident. The shooting happened on Second...
Small earthquake recorded near Alexander-Union County line
ALEXANDER COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A small earthquake was recorded south of the Alexander-Union County line early Monday morning, April 22. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at 2:52 a.m. a magnitude 2.1 earthquake registered .07 miles southwest of Mill Creek. The quake was nearly 7.5 miles. As...
Organ donor memorial, candlelight vigil to be held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mid-America Transplant and Southeast Missouri State University will hold a dedication and candlelight vigil for a monument honoring organ, eye and tissue donors. The memorial celebrates those who gave the gift of life through organ donation. It is set to take place on Thursday, April...
Cape Chamber of Commerce to present annual youth summit
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Chamber of Commerce will be presenting its annual youth summit on April 26. “It’s going to be a day of different speaker’s different topics we’ll cover and a lot of networking.” Said Communications and Marketing Specialist Maggie Piper. “I am super excited for this event. This is actually a sellout event. So, we’re going to have 128 plus people ready to learn and grow. And network with one another.”
Afternoon Tea-Light to be held in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will be going back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood during the Afternoon Tea-Light this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, the event will allow those attending to enjoy Crepe Girardeau crepes, bottomless mimosas, and live music. Live music will be played by the SEMO Music Academy Youth Orchestra and Cape Central Chamber Orchestra, both under the direction of Andrew Hacay.
Under the Stars program happening at Trail of Tears State Forest
JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society will hold the Under the Stars and Around the Campfire program on Monday, April 29. This free public program will take place at 7 p.m., rain or shine, at the Trail of Tears State Forest, located at 3240 State Forest Road in Jonesboro, Ill. Guests should turn into the picnic area directly across from the White Barn and follow the signs.
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