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Community members and leaders react to plans for new sports complex in Marion
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - City leaders in Marion expect construction to begin on a $30-million sports complex any day now. The Marion City Council and Williamson County Board of Commissioners finalized plans for the multi-million dollar project on Wednesday, April 24. “The sports tourism industry is huge,” said Marion Chief...
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...
It’s no gouda at cheesesteak eatery: Olmsted Township Police Blotter
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Former VA psychologist sentenced for health care fraud, other crimes
BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - A former psychologist in southern Illinois was sentenced on Wednesday for health care fraud, among other related crimes. According to the Department of Justice, a district judge sentenced 57-year-old Theresa A. Kelly, 57 of Herrin to 10 months in prison after she admitted to submitting false medical documents, obstructing justice and committing Medicare fraud while employed as a licensed clinical psychologist with the Marion VA Medical Center.
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...
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...
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