Thursday, June 20 2013 4:16 AM EDT2013-06-20 08:16:14 GMT
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
People traveling south on Interstate 71 for the next few days will find some lanes closed as state inspectors examine the bridge over the CSX railroad at mile point 32.3.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:43:53 GMT
A legendary event makes its way back into Du Quoin after a 13-year absence.
A legendary event makes its way back into Du Quoin after a 13-year absence.
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.
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:11:51 GMT
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:18:30 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. According
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:31:56 GMT
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:46:47 GMT
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
More sinkholes have appeared in Cape Girardeau, one of which is located in a residential area on Ellis Street. Neighbors say they noticed the hole on Monday when the area was hit with heavy rains.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushed
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.
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