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 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:08:15 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, on
One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:34:42 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:06:23 GMT
Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois.
Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois.
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
The St. Francois County Sheriff's Department has questioned two people and is looking for a third after a man was shot twice with a shotgun Tuesday afternoon just outside of Farmington.
Investigators say the shooting happened at a business at the corner of Delassus and Highway 221 just west of the Farmington city limits. Officers say the victim then walked to a nearby business for help.
Mark L. Martin, Sr., 51, was arrested on an unrelated outstanding warrant from St. Louis County for possession of a controlled substance. Martin has since posted bond on the charge and released.
A 37-year-old Farmington resident was questioned and released pending further investigation.
A 59-year-old Farmington resident is still being sought in connection with the incident.
The 39-year-old victim was shot once on his left side and once in the back.
After he was shot, he drove himself to a gas station about a quarter of a mile away to get help.
The injuries are not life threatening. He was treated and released from a St. Louis hospital.
Police say one suspect was in custody while another ran from police.
Investigators are looking for a white male in his 60s, who was wearing a blue flannel shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Farmington Police Department or St. Francois County dispatch.
Police say they don't have a motive for the shooting as they continue to interview people with knowledge about what happened.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:08:15 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, on
One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:34:42 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:51:13 GMT
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
Authorities questioned two people and is looking for a third.
Police say one suspect was in custody while another ran from police.
Mark L. Martin, Sr. (Source: St. Francois County Sheriff's Office)
Officers say the victim then walked to this business for help.
Investigators say the shooting happened at this business at the corner of Delassus and Highway 221.
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