Thursday, May 24 2012 10:18 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:18:19 GMT
They're an easy way to wash your clothes, and an easy way to poison your kids. Compact laundry detergent packets like Tide Pods, and Purex Ultra Packs, are causing big problems for curious toddlers.
They're an easy way to wash your clothes, and an easy way to poison your kids. Compact laundry detergent packets like Tide Pods, and Purex Ultra Packs, are causing big problems for curious toddlers.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:16 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:16:47 GMT
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says it would be unconstitutional to force current state employees to work to age 67 before collecting full retirement benefits.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says it would be unconstitutional to force current state employees to work to age 67 before collecting full retirement benefits.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:07 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:07:06 GMT
Illinois residents are reacting to a House vote to slash health services for the poor. The measure approved Thursday would eliminate a program that helps nearly 200,000 seniors pay for prescription drugs.
Illinois residents are reacting to a House vote to slash health services for the poor. The measure approved Thursday would eliminate a program that helps nearly 200,000 seniors pay for prescription drugs.
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:17 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:17:03 GMT
Last May we witnessed historic flooding that devastated homes, businesses and farmland. One year later things couldn't look any more different. The Heartland is dealing with drought conditions. According
Farmers in Mississippi County, Missouri now deal with dry conditions when last year they dealt with historic flooding.
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:12 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:12:50 GMT
As Levi Collom's family tries to cope with his sudden, still unexplained death, they work to keep his spirit alive.
As Levi Collom's family tries to cope with his sudden, still unexplained death, they work to keep his spirit alive.
Kathy Sweeney anchors Heartland News at 5 and 6. Kathy has been at KFVS12 since June of 1994, when she started as a reporter in our Southern Illinois Newsroom. Since then, she has covered some of the region's biggest stories, winning awards in both Missouri and Illinois for her investigative and legal reporting.
Born and raised in Illinois, Kathy is a proud graduate of Southern Illinois University. During her time with Heartland News, she's had the unique opportunity to live in Illinois, Kentucky, and now Missouri. Back in 2003, Kathy took few years off the air to serve as Assistant News Director, before returning to the field and anchor desk full time.
Kathy is an active member of the Southeast Missouri Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and served on the United Way's Education Solutions Team. In 2010, Kathy proudly accepted the Community Caring Council's Kasten Award for outstanding community service.
When she's not working, Kathy enjoys running, reading, watching her beloved Chicago Bears, and spending time with her husband Barry as they try to keep track of their three teenagers Travis, Taylor, and Maddie. In 2010, she completed her first half marathon in St. Louis. She also spends a lot of time poolside, cheering Maddie on as she swims with both the Gator Swim Team and the Cape Central Lady Tigers.
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:03 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:03:35 GMT
An overnight crash just outside of Cape Girardeau sent two teenagers to the emergency room. The crash happened just before midnight on Highway 74 between Cape and Dutchtown.
An overnight crash just outside of Cape Girardeau sent two teenagers to the emergency room. The crash happened just before midnight on Highway 74 between Cape and Dutchtown.
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:18 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:18:34 GMT
It's that time of year again! Yard sale shoppers are gassing up their cars to drive along Highway 25 and find a bargain. The annual 100 mile yard sale begins Thursday, May 24. The sale runs through
It's that time of year again! Yard sale shoppers are gassing up their cars to drive along Highway 25 and find a bargain.
Thursday, May 24 2012 3:36 PM EDT2012-05-24 19:36:47 GMT
A 6-year-old boy is recovering after a frightening experience in grandma's car. According to Williamson County deputies, it happened Wednesday on Meridian Road on the Walker's Bluff Winery property. The
A 6-year-old boy is recovering after a frightening experience in grandma's car. The child was in the back seat playing with the automatic windows. Deputies say the boy stuck his head out and rolled the window up on his neck.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:46 AM EDT2012-05-24 10:46:16 GMT
DUBUQUE, IA (KCRG/CNN) - For Jerald Reiter and Vickey Teter, having exotic pets in their home is a way of life. "We take them for walks. We take them for car rides and they go and they get the mail with
An Iowa man was arrested for drunken driving, and he had a parrot and zebra in his car.
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