Sunday, June 20 2010 8:19 AM EDT2010-06-20 12:19:18 GMT
The war against terror claims the life of another Heartland Soldier. On June 16th a U.S. Marine who grew up in Leadwood, Missouri was killed while on combat operations by small arms fire.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:28:19 GMT
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:44:05 GMT
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:29:16 GMT
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
By Heartland News
ST. LOUIS, MO (KFVS) - The body of 29-year-old Lance Cpl. Michael C. Bailey will arrive in St. Louis Tuesday afternoon.
Bailey's body was expected to arrive around 2 p.m. at the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Bailey was killed by small arms fire while on a security patrol conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Wednesday, according to the United States Marine Corps.
Visitation will be held on Thursday between 3-9 p.m. at West County High School in Leadwood, Missouri. The funeral will be held at the school at 11 a.m. The service will be performed by Rev. Jessie Barton with the Franklin Nazarene Church.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy for eight years before joining the United Marine Corps.
Before entering the Navy, Michael was active with the Leadwood Fire Protection District.
Memorials can be made to the Leadwood Fire Protection District.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:38:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:56:55 GMT
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened in Steele around 9 p.m. Troopers say 45-year-old Lisa Hemphill
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:35:02 GMT
Strawberry season is upon us, and this week's Heartland Cooks is somewhat of an expert on the fruit. Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week.
Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week and we share one of her family's favorite recipes: Easy Strawberry Pizza.
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:04:20 GMT
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -
Authorities in East St. Louis say a 1-year-old girl was killed when she was run over by a car after a boy inside listening to music started the vehicle and put it into gear.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:43:12 GMT
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him. According to Sheriff Rick Walter, 24-year-old Arron McCrary of Truman, Arkansas was transferred from
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him.
A flags flies over a street in Leadwood as the body of Lance Cpl. Bailey returns home.
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