Thursday, May 17 2012 10:12 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:12:14 GMT
New numbers show babies born addicted to drugs like prescription medication has tripled in the past decade. It's more than 13,000 infants a year, or one drug-addicted baby born each hour.
New numbers show babies born addicted to drugs like prescription medication has tripled in the past decade. It's more than 13,000 infants a year, or one drug-addicted baby born each hour.
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:04 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:04:08 GMT
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Thursday, May 17 2012 9:42 AM EDT2012-05-17 13:42:15 GMT
SENATH, MO (KAIT) - The Senath city council approved an ordinance that requires owners of rental properties to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Senath mayor Joe Lane said the ordinance
The Senath city council approved an ordinance that requires owners of rental properties to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Thursday, May 17 2012 9:32 AM EDT2012-05-17 13:32:39 GMT
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that could bring Missouri in compliance with federal rules for trucker drivers and avoid a potential $30 million penalty.
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill that could bring Missouri in compliance with federal rules for trucker drivers and avoid a potential $30 million penalty.
Wednesday, April 4 2012 2:26 PM EDT2012-04-04 18:26:24 GMT
A job creation grant was announced Wednesday by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. Nixon announced the $16.5 million in federal grant money that he says will be used to help create more than 1,300 temporary jobs for workers in 29 Missouri counties.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-05-18 00:55:41 GMT
A federal grand jury has indicted a Peoria couple captured after spending 12 years on the run from accusations they bilked investors out of about $1.7 million.
A federal grand jury has indicted a Peoria couple captured after spending 12 years on the run from accusations they bilked investors out of about $1.7 million.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:32 PM EDT2012-05-18 00:32:53 GMT
Want to make more than $10 an hour? Minimum wage in Illinois could surpass that in a couple of years. A plan approved by the senate executive committee would raise Illinois' minimum wage 50 cents a year
Want to make more than $10 an hour? Minimum wage in Illinois could surpass that in a couple of years.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:56:51 GMT
Police and FBI officials were poring over more than 100 tips as they hunted for a man accused of stabbing
The FBI has issued an unlawful flight warrant for a man accused of stabbing his new wife to death and leaving her body in her bathtub, still clad in the silver sequined cocktail dress she wore to celebrate their wedding.
Thursday, May 17 2012 4:31 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:31:43 GMT
According to USPS, the Carbondale facility is still on the Phase 1 processing center consolidation list.
According to USPS, the Carbondale facility is still on the Phase 1 processing center consolidation list. Cape Girardeau and Paducah are not including in the list of 140 locations.
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:10 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:10:37 GMT
Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley is accusing fellow Republican Dave Spence of hypocrisy for his habit of doling out sports tickets to lawmakers in his bid to become governor.
Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley is accusing fellow Republican Dave Spence of hypocrisy for his habit of doling out sports tickets to lawmakers in his bid to become governor.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:42:10 GMT
Missouri has joined most states and the federal government in a settlement with Skechers USA over shoes marketed as helping people lose weight and tone muscles.
Missouri has joined most states and the federal government in a settlement with Skechers USA over shoes marketed as helping people lose weight and tone muscles.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:39:25 GMT
A preliminary report on the number of higher education degrees awarded in Kentucky this year shows an increase of 4 percent over last year, with community college associate degrees leading the way.
A preliminary report on the number of higher education degrees awarded in Kentucky this year shows an increase of 4 percent over last year, with community college associate degrees leading the way.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:35:10 GMT
A Murray State University student who pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment charges in a case involving bomb-making materials in his dorm room has gotten permission to re-enroll in classes.
A Murray State University student who pleaded guilty to wanton endangerment charges in a case involving bomb-making materials in his dorm room has gotten permission to re-enroll in classes.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:21 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:21:05 GMT
Politicians usually aim for first place, but every once in a while they scheme to wind up last - and it may lead to a change in Illinois election laws.
Politicians usually aim for first place, but every once in a while they scheme to wind up last - and it may lead to a change in Illinois election laws.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:03 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:03:18 GMT
By Arnold Wyrick - bio | email CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Land of Lincoln is the only state in the nation where a person can not legally carry a concealed weapon. But, that may soon change if a couple
The Land of Lincoln is the only state in the nation where a person can not legally carry a concealed weapon.
Thursday, May 17 2012 4:22 AM EDT2012-05-17 08:22:21 GMT
People interested in learning more about Kentucky's new motorcycle operator's license skill test can find a video demonstrating the test on the Internet.
People interested in learning more about Kentucky's new motorcycle operator's license skill test can find a video demonstrating the test on the Internet.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:45 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:45:02 GMT
A local volunteer group is working to help Harrisburg recover from a deadly tornado. The group calls itself Project STORM. It's made up of local people, churches and civic groups who have come together
A local volunteer group is working to help Harrisburg recover from a deadly tornado.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:44:38 GMT
Several members of SEMOs football team have been penalized after an alleged hazing in April.Eight members of the Southeast Missouri State University football team received a range of penalties Wednesday
Several members of the Southeast Missouri State football team have been penalized after an alleged hazing in April.
The City of Carbondale Police Department is giving out 300 free firearm safety kits. The kits are available through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:16 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:16:10 GMT
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death.
Police are urging a newlywed suburban Chicago man wanted in the stabbing death of his wife to turn himself in as 32 law enforcement agencies and the FBI hunt for him.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:35 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:35:32 GMT
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub.
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub.
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – The husband of murdered Mid-South mother Karen Swift has hired a high profile attorney the same day investigators reveal they are closer to an arrest. The investigation into the
The husband of murdered Mid-South mother Karen Swift has hired a high profile attorney the same day investigators reveal they are closer to an arrest. The investigation into the murder of Karen Swift has not resulted in any arrests. But her husband's attorney said there could be more than one suspect.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:29 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:29:42 GMT
The Illinois Attorney General's office plans to sue the Illinois High School Association to force it to allow disabled athletes in its swimming and track and field championships.
The Illinois attorney general's office says it plans to sue to force the Illinois High School Association to allow disabled athletes in its swimming and track and field events.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:25 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:25:23 GMT
As the state of Missouri continues to hold hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property, a new effort seeks to make it easier for the rightful owners to step forward.
As the state of Missouri continues to hold hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property, a new effort seeks to make it easier for the rightful owners to step forward.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:41 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:41:01 GMT
Pepper the dog can play soccer quite well. This can also work up her appetite, and she's a whiz at downing her food, says her master, Brian Alworth. "She inhales her food. If we could find something that
Specially-designed nodules supposedly slow down your pet's eating during meal time, but Does it Work?
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:23 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:23:55 GMT
MIAMI (AP) - Court records show George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the back of his head after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. ABC News reports
Court records show George Zimmerman had a pair of black eyes, a nose fracture and two cuts to the back of his head after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Thursday, May 10 2012 1:49 PM EDT2012-05-10 17:49:31 GMT
An East Prairie pastor is accused of statutory sodomy and possession of child pornography. Several victims under the age of 14 have come forward. Court documents reveal new details in the case.
An East Prairie pastor is accused of statutory sodomy and possession of child pornography. Several victims under the age of 14 have come forward. Court documents reveal new details in the case.
Thursday, May 10 2012 1:37 PM EDT2012-05-10 17:37:01 GMT
The Corp is removing the sand-filled HESCO bastions from the top of the levee in the upper crevasse in preparation for this year's construction season.
The Corp is removing the sand-filled HESCO bastions from the top of the levee in the upper crevasse in preparation for this year's construction season.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:53 AM EDT2012-05-09 11:53:19 GMT
The Missouri House has endorsed legislation barring local governments from regulating the speech and advertising of centers that counsel women on alternatives to abortion.
The Missouri House has endorsed legislation barring local governments from regulating the speech and advertising of centers that counsel women on alternatives to abortion.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 6:37 AM EDT2012-05-09 10:37:25 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - Many in Region 8 are becoming more aware of their health, taking initiative to grow their own food. Scott Follett teaches an organic farming workshop at Black River Technical College,
And while there are companies that focus on distribution, organic farming is meant to sustain individual families.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 4:17 AM EDT2012-05-09 08:17:18 GMT
The Illinois State Board of Education is announcing 37 school districts will share in nearly $43 million in federal "Race to the Top" school improvement grants.
The Illinois State Board of Education is announcing 37 school districts will share in nearly $43 million in federal "Race to the Top" school improvement grants.
With the end of the school year approaching, we want to see pictures of your graduate! You can show them off by e-mailing us their graduation pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, the graduate's name and what school the graduated from.
The United Way held a grocery grab for someone who helped them out in a big way. The grocery grab is one of the organization's Step Up Challenge prizes.
More than 250 candidates for graduation are expected to participate in the 2012 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Graduation Ceremony May 8 at Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center.
Tuesday, April 24 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-04-25 03:30:36 GMT
People, even teens are drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk. You might have a bottle at your desk, or in your purse. Ingredients on one bottle says 62 percent Ethyl Alcohol, and the purpose- sanitze.
People, even teens are drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk. You might have a bottle at your desk, or in your purse. Ingredients on one bottle says 62 percent Ethyl Alcohol, and the purpose- sanitze.
Tuesday, April 24 2012 11:02 PM EDT2012-04-25 03:02:34 GMT
A string of pharmacy break-ins caused other businesses to heighten their security. Marc Kester with Hi-Tech Communications said a number of businesses have called them to add security systems after the
A string of pharmacy break-ins caused other businesses to heighten their security. Marc Kester with Hi-Tech Communications said a number of businesses have called them to add security systems after the
Tuesday, April 24 2012 10:06 PM EDT2012-04-25 02:06:35 GMT
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A Bertrand man is behind bars tonight accused of two sexual offenses. According to the Scott County Sheriff's Department, prosecutors charged 23 year-old Darrell Wilkerson with several charges including
A Bertrand man is behind bars tonight accused of two sexual offenses. According to the Scott County Sheriff's Department, prosecutors charged 23 year-old Darrell Wilkerson with several charges including
Tuesday, April 24 2012 12:34 PM EDT2012-04-24 16:34:00 GMT
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict traffic to one lane on the US 51/US 60/US 62 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, KY, and Cairo, IL, during daylight hours starting
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to restrict traffic to one lane on the US 51/US 60/US 62 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, KY, and Cairo, IL, during daylight hours starting Monday, April 30, 2012.
Monday, April 23 2012 1:15 PM EDT2012-04-23 17:15:30 GMT
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is investigating 5,000 school buses from the 2008 model year that could stall without warning. There have been no accidents or
The federal government is investigating 5,000 school buses from the 2008 model year that could stall without warning.
Monday, April 23 2012 1:12 PM EDT2012-04-23 17:12:33 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's human rights commission is starting a civil rights promotion campaign on radio this week. The commercials will tell Kentuckians about the right to fair housing and the
Kentucky's human rights commission is starting a civil rights promotion campaign on radio this week.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:36 AM EDT2012-05-15 10:36:22 GMT
DETRIOT (WDIV/CNN) - Police in Michigan are investigating the stabbing death of a couple, and family members believe they were killed over a winning lottery ticket. "I just ask that if anybody know anything,
Police in Michigan are investigating the stabbing death of a couple, and family members believe they were killed over a winning lottery ticket.
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – The husband of murdered Mid-South mother Karen Swift has hired a high profile attorney the same day investigators reveal they are closer to an arrest. The investigation into the
The husband of murdered Mid-South mother Karen Swift has hired a high profile attorney the same day investigators reveal they are closer to an arrest. The investigation into the murder of Karen Swift has not resulted in any arrests. But her husband's attorney said there could be more than one suspect.
Thursday, May 17 2012 12:41 PM EDT2012-05-17 16:41:59 GMT
(RNN) - The wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. has been found dead. She is the mother of Kennedy's four children.Authorities say they are investigating a possible "unattended" death. The couple was going through
The wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxia from hanging, according to New York authorities.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:41 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:41:01 GMT
Pepper the dog can play soccer quite well. This can also work up her appetite, and she's a whiz at downing her food, says her master, Brian Alworth. "She inhales her food. If we could find something that
Specially-designed nodules supposedly slow down your pet's eating during meal time, but Does it Work?
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:35 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:35:32 GMT
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub.
A groom whose bride had sought to keep their impending wedding secret from most of her family is wanted on a murder charge after his new wife was found stabbed to death in a bathtub.
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