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A man from Honduras but living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is fighting to stay in the Heartland.
A man from Honduras but living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is fighting to stay in the Heartland.
School officials said some parents haven't paid for lunches for their children from kindergarten all the way through their senior year.
School officials said some parents haven't paid for lunches for their children from kindergarten all the way through their senior year.
The Scott City police are looking for a man who fled the scene of a crash after a police chase early Thursday morning.
The Scott City police are looking for a man who fled the scene of a crash after a police chase early Thursday morning.
A male suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a woman early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20.
A male suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a woman early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20.
Step back in time to 1492. You will officially be able to step on board of an exact replica of the Nina when it docks in Cape Giarardeau.
Step back in time to 1492. You will officially be able to step on board of an exact replica of the Nina when it docks in Cape Giarardeau.
The sheriff's office is investigating after a man was shot in the neck just outside Eldorado, Illinois on Wednesday night, September 20.
The sheriff's office is investigating after a man was shot in the neck just outside Eldorado, Illinois on Wednesday night, September 20.
The Latest on Drew Peterson's murder conviction in the death of his third wife (all times local):
The Latest on Drew Peterson's murder conviction in the death of his third wife (all times local):
Students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are responding to incidents of racism on campus by writing messages of peace on a door propped up in the campus quad.
Students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are responding to incidents of racism on campus by writing messages of peace on a door propped up in the campus quad.
Imagine cycling over 500 miles.Some military veterans don't have to imagine it.They're riding across the state of Illinois, honoring the service and sacrifice of 34 national guardsmen killed in combat since 9/11.
Imagine cycling over 500 miles.Some military veterans don't have to imagine it.They're riding across the state of Illinois, honoring the service and sacrifice of 34 national guardsmen killed in combat since 9/11.
SIU Carbondale celebrated Constitution Day with a good old fashioned debate on Wednesday night, September 20.
SIU Carbondale celebrated Constitution Day with a good old fashioned debate on Wednesday night, September 20.
An Army report says an improperly installed part caused a helicopter to crash in rural Tennessee, killing the two 101st Airborne Division pilots aboard.
An Army report says an improperly installed part caused a helicopter to crash in rural Tennessee, killing the two 101st Airborne Division pilots aboard.
Kentucky's opioid addiction crisis was the focus of a daylong meeting by state lawmakers.
Kentucky's opioid addiction crisis was the focus of a daylong meeting by state lawmakers.
A Republican lawmaker has filed a bill that would let Kentucky's governor appoint the state's appellate judges.
A Republican lawmaker has filed a bill that would let Kentucky's governor appoint the state's appellate judges.
A Kentucky county is joining a multi-county, multi-state effort to sue opioid distributors to recoup costs associated with the drug epidemic.
A Kentucky county is joining a multi-county, multi-state effort to sue opioid distributors to recoup costs associated with the drug epidemic.
Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Benton, Kentucky.
Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Benton, Kentucky.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
A man from Honduras but living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is fighting to stay in the Heartland.
A man from Honduras but living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is fighting to stay in the Heartland.
The sheriff's office is investigating after a man was shot in the neck just outside Eldorado, Illinois on Wednesday night, September 20.
The sheriff's office is investigating after a man was shot in the neck just outside Eldorado, Illinois on Wednesday night, September 20.
An Army report says an improperly installed part caused a helicopter to crash in rural Tennessee, killing the two 101st Airborne Division pilots aboard.
An Army report says an improperly installed part caused a helicopter to crash in rural Tennessee, killing the two 101st Airborne Division pilots aboard.
The Scott City police are looking for a man who fled the scene of a crash after a police chase early Thursday morning.
The Scott City police are looking for a man who fled the scene of a crash after a police chase early Thursday morning.
A male suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a woman early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20.
A male suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a woman early Wednesday morning, Sept. 20.
Step back in time to 1492. You will officially be able to step on board of an exact replica of the Nina when it docks in Cape Giarardeau.
Step back in time to 1492. You will officially be able to step on board of an exact replica of the Nina when it docks in Cape Giarardeau.
The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two non-compliant sex offenders.
The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two non-compliant sex offenders.
An eastern Missouri lawmaker has resigned to accept a position on the state parole board.
An eastern Missouri lawmaker has resigned to accept a position on the state parole board.
A federal report says a St. Louis County nursing home resident choked and died in July after a mishandled tube feeding.
A federal report says a St. Louis County nursing home resident choked and died in July after a mishandled tube feeding.
There have been more fatal police shootings in St. Louis in 2017 than for a decade - with three months still left until year's end.
There have been more fatal police shootings in St. Louis in 2017 than for a decade - with three months still left until year's end.
An installation mass to introduce Saint Francis healthcare system's new President and CEO Maryann Reese was held on Wednesday, September 20.
An installation mass to introduce Saint Francis healthcare system's new President and CEO Maryann Reese was held on Wednesday, September 20.
Kentucky's opioid addiction crisis was the focus of a daylong meeting by state lawmakers.
Kentucky's opioid addiction crisis was the focus of a daylong meeting by state lawmakers.
A Republican lawmaker has filed a bill that would let Kentucky's governor appoint the state's appellate judges.
A Republican lawmaker has filed a bill that would let Kentucky's governor appoint the state's appellate judges.
Let's power up the old Breakfast Show's musical time machine and set the dials for 1981. These were the songs at the top of Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 this week 36 years ago.
Let's power up the old Breakfast Show's musical time machine and set the dials for 1981. These were the songs at the top of Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 this week 36 years ago.
A Kentucky county is joining a multi-county, multi-state effort to sue opioid distributors to recoup costs associated with the drug epidemic.
A Kentucky county is joining a multi-county, multi-state effort to sue opioid distributors to recoup costs associated with the drug epidemic.
Students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are responding to incidents of racism on campus by writing messages of peace on a door propped up in the campus quad.
Students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are responding to incidents of racism on campus by writing messages of peace on a door propped up in the campus quad.
It may be September, but it sure doesn't feel like it!
It may be September, but it sure doesn't feel like it!
The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University is having their philanthropy week this week.
The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University is having their philanthropy week this week.
Imagine cycling over 500 miles.Some military veterans don't have to imagine it.They're riding across the state of Illinois, honoring the service and sacrifice of 34 national guardsmen killed in combat since 9/11.
Imagine cycling over 500 miles.Some military veterans don't have to imagine it.They're riding across the state of Illinois, honoring the service and sacrifice of 34 national guardsmen killed in combat since 9/11.
SIU Carbondale celebrated Constitution Day with a good old fashioned debate on Wednesday night, September 20.
SIU Carbondale celebrated Constitution Day with a good old fashioned debate on Wednesday night, September 20.
The City of Carbondale is installing new bike paths to help it easier for riders to get around. One of the bike paths is already complete, stretching from Main street South across to Park Street.
The City of Carbondale is installing new bike paths to help it easier for riders to get around. One of the bike paths is already complete, stretching from Main street South across to Park Street.
A Jackson, Missouri family experienced part Hurricane Maria first hand. Tabatha and Gary Flores sent video from their hotel room in San Juan.
A Jackson, Missouri family experienced part Hurricane Maria first hand. Tabatha and Gary Flores sent video from their hotel room in San Juan.
The Cape Girardeau Police Department asked you what to name their new four-legged friends and the results are in!
The Cape Girardeau Police Department asked you what to name their new four-legged friends and the results are in!
Two police departments are teaming up after several armed robberies in the Carbondale and Herrin areas.The City of Carbondale Police Department and the City of Herrin Police Department have partnered in the joint investigation.
Two police departments are teaming up after several armed robberies in the Carbondale and Herrin areas.The City of Carbondale Police Department and the City of Herrin Police Department have partnered in the joint investigation.
Police in Herrin, Illinois are investigating a robbery at Farm Fresh.
Police in Herrin, Illinois are investigating a robbery at Farm Fresh.
The old firehouse in Carbondale could be the city's latest hot spot
The old firehouse in Carbondale could be the city's latest hot spot
It may be September, but you wouldn't know it by today's weather!
It may be September, but you wouldn't know it by today's weather!
Water, and a lack of it, may have brought some unwanted visitors to downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Water, and a lack of it, may have brought some unwanted visitors to downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
The Missouri Geospatial Community held a symposium on Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center.
The Missouri Geospatial Community held a symposium on Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center.
"HIDE IT, LOCK IT, OR LOSE IT!" The Cape Girardeau Police Deparment is reminding the public to keep their items safe after a string of break-ins.
"HIDE IT, LOCK IT, OR LOSE IT!" The Cape Girardeau Police Deparment is reminding the public to keep their items safe after a string of break-ins.
The Southeast Missouri Regional Response Team trained on Wednesday on a Haz-Mat scenario involving a car vs tractor trailer that is leaking diesel and chlorine.
The Southeast Missouri Regional Response Team trained on Wednesday on a Haz-Mat scenario involving a car vs tractor trailer that is leaking diesel and chlorine.
Special items from the Golden Needle are one their way to those who need them
Special items from the Golden Needle are one their way to those who need them
Officials at a central Illinois high school say that someone is in custody after one person is wounded after a shooting.
Officials at a central Illinois high school say that someone is in custody after one person is wounded after a shooting.
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that his office is investigating Equifax on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that his office is investigating Equifax on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
The Brown Family of Bloomfield, Missouri has owned a Missouri farm for 100 years. The University of Missouri, Stoddard County Extension Council awarded the family the Missouri Century Farm designation.
The Brown Family of Bloomfield, Missouri has owned a Missouri farm for 100 years. The University of Missouri, Stoddard County Extension Council awarded the family the Missouri Century Farm designation.
Security measures are being taken in city hall that require remodeling and construction work.
Security measures are being taken in city hall that require remodeling and construction work.
Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Benton, Kentucky.
Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Benton, Kentucky.
Paducah Bank presented a check for $2,500 to the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, September 20 with proceeds from the bank's solar eclipse glasses sale.
Paducah Bank presented a check for $2,500 to the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, September 20 with proceeds from the bank's solar eclipse glasses sale.
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has earned the Energy Star rating by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has earned the Energy Star rating by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and staff continue to reach out to help those who suffered as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and staff continue to reach out to help those who suffered as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
A Jackson County, Illinois man will spend the next three years behind bars stemming from a drug conviction on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
A Jackson County, Illinois man will spend the next three years behind bars stemming from a drug conviction on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
All lanes of I-57 in Mississippi County, Missouri are back open after a crash Wednesday morning.
All lanes of I-57 in Mississippi County, Missouri are back open after a crash Wednesday morning.
The debate over whether short term rental sites like Airbnb have driven up housing costs has raged for years in major cities.
The debate over whether short term rental sites like Airbnb have driven up housing costs has raged for years in major cities.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' campaign promises are being put to the test by protests that began after a white former St. Louis police officer was acquitted in the death of a black drug suspect.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' campaign promises are being put to the test by protests that began after a white former St. Louis police officer was acquitted in the death of a black drug suspect.
While many people all across the Heartland donated supplies and money to victims of Hurricane Harvey, the Puxico Jr. High schoolers had a little more motivation to donate to the victims.
While many people all across the Heartland donated supplies and money to victims of Hurricane Harvey, the Puxico Jr. High schoolers had a little more motivation to donate to the victims.
A report of suspicious activity in Kennett, Missouri lead to the arrest of six Kennett residents.
A report of suspicious activity in Kennett, Missouri lead to the arrest of six Kennett residents.
Amy Poehler's latest project has taken her away from network TV and towards streaming. Netflix announced today that Poehler will team up with Leslye Headland to produce an eight-episode comedy series
Amy Poehler's latest project has taken her away from network TV and towards streaming. Netflix announced today that Poehler will team up with Leslye Headland to produce an eight-episode comedy series
Hurricane Irma victims in the entire state of Georgia now have until Jan. 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments
Hurricane Irma victims in the entire state of Georgia now have until Jan. 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments
The franchise has the potential to recapture its early magic with the return of its original stars and the franchise's creator.
The franchise has the potential to recapture its early magic with the return of its original stars and the franchise's creator.
The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, potentially increasing risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, a new study reports.
The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, potentially increasing risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, a new study reports.
Rising death rates from opioid abuse are chipping away at Americans' life expectancy, a U.S. government study finds.
Rising death rates from opioid abuse are chipping away at Americans' life expectancy, a U.S. government study finds.
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