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.
SPARTA, IL (KFVS) -
More than 150 soldiers will be recognized on Jan. 12 for their sacrifice and service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. at the Sparta National Guard Armory at 1803 N. Hillcrest Drive in Sparta.
Around 150 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers with the 661st Engineer Company and seven Soldiers with the 662nd Engineer Fire Fighting Detachment will be recognized.
The 661st was mobilized in September 2011 and returned home Sept. 26, 2012. The 662nd was mobilized in February 2012 and arrived home Oct. 10, 2012.
The 661st worked in three different locations in Afghanistan. Soldiers helped build and repair roads, as well as site preparation for future buildings. They also conducted mine clearance operations and assisted in the construction of helicopter landing zones, entry control points, ammunition supply points and security points at several bases.
The unit completed 20 construction projects, according to the Illinois National Guard.
They also provided mine clearance support for more than 425,000 square meters and repaired 14 craters along Afghan highways. The soldiers trained more than 100 Afghan National Army Soldiers on various vertical, horizontal and maintenance tasks and assisted in the recovery of a crashed C-17 airplane.
The 662nd provided fire department emergency response services for Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wolverine and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. The mission included fire prevention and protection, structural and aircraft firefighting, rescue and emergency medical and decontamination of hazardous areas.
The 662nd responded to more than 30 calls during its deployment. The team also conducted fire inspections and fire drills throughout the FOB. Soldiers also taught fire extinguisher training to workers of the aircraft refueling point.
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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