Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:16:48 GMT
Three board members with the Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau were recognized for their efforts throughout the years of service. Combined they served 87 years being involved in helping out.
Three board members with the Salvation Army of Cape Girardeau were recognized for their efforts throughout the years of service.
Organizers across the country hope they were able to get 25,000 people to take swimming lessons at the same time.
BUNKER, MO (KFVS) -
It's a heart-breaking loss for one family and the community of Bunker.
A house fire Saturday claimed the lives of two little boys, ages three months and two years.
Now, the town of 400 is coming together to remember the two.
Ronda Ashlock-Piatt says the fire took her two baby boys, Charlie and JJ. She says the support she has received as been overwhelming.
"I want to thank everyone, family, friends, and strangers," Ashlock-Piatt said. "My babies are in heaven."
Ashlock-Piatt says if anyone has any information on the cause of the fire to please call the Reynolds County Sheriff's Department.
Bunker residents describe themselves as a community that takes care of one another.
They are raising money to help future burn victims.
"You know it was a tragic deal," said Bunker Fire Chief Dennis Parker. "Two lives snuffed out. it's just very tragic."
It's important for all of us to come together as a community in this tragic loss," said Bunker Mayor Gary Conway Jr. "We all need to heal from this situation. It's just a good way for the community to get back on its feet and get on with their lives."
Community members have placed two crosses with stuffed animals and blue balloons at the site of the fire.
"I know we're just a small community, but I mean this is probably one of the best communities in the country," Mayor Conway said. "I mean, we all come together in tragic situations and stuff. It's just a wonderful community."
The investigation into the fire is ongoing.
The community held a candlelight vigil Monday night in honor of the boys.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
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