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
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:27:05 GMT
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle including same-sex marriage, pensions and fracking.
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have a full plate of controversial issues to tackle including same-sex marriage, pensions and fracking.
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:20:35 GMT
A north St. Louis County man admits that he stole money from his 4-year-old nephew's piggy bank to use for drugs and prostitutes.
A north St. Louis County man admits that he stole money from his 4-year-old nephew's piggy bank to use for drugs and prostitutes.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
A section of Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau had to be shut down after a car crash.
All traffic was asked to avoid the area if possible.
Police say of 6:48 p.m., northbound Kingshighway will be closed for another 1-2 hours according Ameren UE due to low hanging lines. Southbound traffic on Kingshighway is open.
Police say it all happened when a car was trying to change lanes and slid because of conditions before leaving the road and hitting a utility pole.
The vehicle flipped onto its top and struck a pole and fire hydrant. The driver was taken to a local hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries.
Police say fire crews worked to get the male out of the car, even as power lines were dangerously low.
The crash is still under investigation at this time by the traffic division.
Stay with Heartland News and kfvs12.com for updates.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the record
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.
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.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:45:34 GMT
Five-year-old Morgan Hobbs-Kinder is suffering from a brain tumor.
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer. Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. an event will be held to benefit Morgan Hobbs-Kinder. Morgan is just
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer.
(Source: KFVS multimedia journalist Christy Millweard)
(Source: KFVS multimedia journalist Christy Millweard)
(Source: KFVS multimedia journalist Christy Millweard)
(Source: KFVS multimedia journalist Christy Millweard)
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