Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:10 GMT
Local veteran disagrees with integrating women into combat roles
Women will soon take on more combat roles in the military such as infantry and field artillery, according to an announcement by the Department of Defense.
Women will soon take on more combat roles in the military such as infantry and field artillery, according to an announcement by the Department of Defense.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:21:35 GMT
The Kennett Fire Department warns the public of unauthorized solicitations for donations from Kennett Fire Department.
The Kennett Fire Department warns the public of unauthorized solicitations for donations from Kennett Fire Department.
JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) -
They're the ones who teach our youth, keep our communities safe and our outdoors maintained.
But because of Illinois' unfunded pension liability that's hit $96 billion, the future of workers pensions are uncertain.
For workers like Chris Treece who is 20 years from retirement, he's planning ahead.
"Putting my money in other places, definitely. going to private investments instead of counting on all of my pension coming from the government," says Treece.
Four-thousand acres make up Giant City State Park.
The work never ends there according to Treece.
The threat for Treece is having to tack on more working years before he can enjoy retirement.
"I'd like to get out at 60, because at 65, I don't know if I can meet the demands of the job," he said.
It's also because some employees have retired early for fear that their own pensions would be lost. Treece says it's taking its toll.
"I know here at the park we lost two employees, and when you are only five to start with losing two is a big chunk," Treece said.
Treece and many others feel Illinois politicians haven't lived up to their promises.
"We've held up our end, we expect our pension when it is time to receive it and the thought of it being less of us having to work longer to get, that is devastating," said Treece.
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.
Treece and many others feel Illinois politicians haven't lived up to their promises.
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