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.
HARRISBURG, IL (KFVS) -
The Shawnee National Forest is closing some recreation sites, roads and wilderness trails for the winter season.
There is a seasonal wilderness trail restriction prohibiting stock use between December 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013 that includes: the Lusk Creek, Garden of the Gods and Bay Creek Wildernesses. These restrictions are necessary to protect wilderness resources, according to the Shawnee National Forest.
Campgrounds will also be closing for the season on December 15, 2012. These include Red Bud Campground at Bell Smith Springs, Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow, Pine Hills and Johnson Creek Campgrounds. All of these sites except Pine Ridge Campground at Pounds Hollow are scheduled to reopen March 15, 2013. Pine Ridge Campground is scheduled to reopen April 1, 2013.
Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods, Oak Point Campground at Lake Glendale and Camp Cadiz are open year-round.
Millstone Bluff Archeological Area will also seasonally close December 15, 2012, through March 15, 2013.
Seasonal road closures will be in effect starting mid-December. For exact dates and roads, refer to this Motor Vehicle Use Map. Maps can be obtained at any of the Forest's three offices (located in Harrisburg, Vienna and Jonesboro). More information can also be accessed via the Shawnee NF website.
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.
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