Friday, January 18 2013 3:18 AM EST2013-01-18 08:18:26 GMT
The political faithful from across Southeast Missouri gathered in Cape Girardeau to hear what the future will look like on Capital Hill. The change comes about after Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson decided
The political faithful from across Southeast Missouri gathered in Cape Girardeau to hear what the future will look like on Capital Hill.
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 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:44:05 GMT
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:29:16 GMT
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -
Democratic committee party members hosted a forum in Poplar Bluff Sunday to interview nominees for Missouri's 8th District congressional seat.
Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson resigned her seat last week.
The meeting started at St. Andrew Lutheran Church at 4 p.m.
Todd Mahn was first candidate to speak. He owns two funeral homes and a cemetery, and is from DeSoto.
The wife of Markel Fitchpatrick, Ramona, spoke on her husband's behalf. Fitzpatrick is from Blodgett.
Rep. Linda Black is from Desloge and represents the 117th Missouri House District that covers St. Francois County.
Dr. Jack Rushin was the final candidate to speak. He is from Poplar Bluff.
The candidates underwent a question and answer period with committee members. Questions included Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and economy in the 8th District.
Mike Masterson, Chairman of Cape Girardeau County Central Democratic Committee, says candidate Barry Aycock of Parma withdrew on Friday. He adds it was decided late Saturday night that the meeting would be open to the public.
Democrats say they will select a candidate February 16 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. That meeting will be open to public.
A special election will be held on June 4 to pick Emerson's successor.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:56:55 GMT
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened in Steele around 9 p.m. Troopers say 45-year-old Lisa Hemphill
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:35:02 GMT
Strawberry season is upon us, and this week's Heartland Cooks is somewhat of an expert on the fruit. Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week.
Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week and we share one of her family's favorite recipes: Easy Strawberry Pizza.
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:04:20 GMT
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -
Authorities in East St. Louis say a 1-year-old girl was killed when she was run over by a car after a boy inside listening to music started the vehicle and put it into gear.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:43:12 GMT
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him. According to Sheriff Rick Walter, 24-year-old Arron McCrary of Truman, Arkansas was transferred from
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him.
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials...
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
(Source: Multimedia Journalist Todd Tumminia)
Todd Mahn of DeSoto, Missouri (Source: Multimedia Journalist Todd Tumminia)
The wife of Markel Fitchpatrick, Ramona, spoke on his behalf (Source: Multimedia Journalist Todd Tumminia).
State Rep. Linda Black from Desloge (Source: Multimedia Journalist Todd Tumminia).
Dr. Jack Rushin from Poplar Bluff (Source: Multimedia Journalist Todd Tumminia).
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