Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:17:43 GMT
Columbia police are holding a community meeting Thursday night amid a spike in local heroin use and medical emergencies linked to the drug, including overdose deaths.
Columbia police are holding a community meeting Thursday night amid a spike in local heroin use and medical emergencies linked to the drug, including overdose deaths.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:13:43 GMT
Employees at Tamms already got their pink slips, but a heartland lawmaker hopes making some changes may save those jobs. Right now, Rep. Brandon Phelps says at the current time it doesn't look good for
Employees at Tamms already got their pink slips, but a heartland lawmaker hopes making some changes may save those jobs.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:54:38 GMT
It's a heads up for anyone who sends a text message, whether you're behind the wheel of a car or not. They're calling it a landmark lawsuit. A case out of New Jersey might make you think twice next time
Woman who sent text messages to her boyfriend who caused a crash, is now being sued for her role in the accident with injuries.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:50:18 GMT
A fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia is removing a Republican campaign banner after concerns were raised by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's communications director.
A fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia is removing a Republican campaign banner after concerns were raised by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's communications director.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:45:40 GMT
Authorities say a West Frankfort man was involved in a crash Tuesday that killed an Illinois Department of Transportation contract worker and injured three others who were painting stripes on a highway.
Authorities say a West Frankfort man was involved in a crash Tuesday that killed an Illinois Department of Transportation contract worker and injured three others who were painting stripes on a highway.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:38:13 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration recently tested hundreds of tubes of lipstick marketed toward women. But what about the products geared for kids? Are they safe?
The Food and Drug Administration recently tested hundreds of tubes of lipstick marketed toward women. But what about the products geared for kids? Are they safe?
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:48:19 GMT
Engineers say Eggners Ferry Bridge repairs are on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Engineers say Eggners Ferry Bridge repairs are on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Lauren Keith co-anchors the Emmy Award winning Breakfast Show with Jim Burns, Mondays through Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. on kFVS12. It's a position she began in the spring of 2006. Lauren also tests products "before you buy them," during the popular "Does it Work Wednesday" segments seen first on the Breakfast Show, then again, on Heartland News at 10:00. Before anchoring the Breakfast Show, Lauren worked as a reporter in the Heartland News Southern Illinois Newsroom and as the Weekend Breakfast Show producer and anchor.
The term "hometown girl" definitely applies to Lauren. She first started her career reporting and anchoring at KHQA, the station she grew up watching, in Quincy, Illinois. Lauren's hometown is the small town of Shelbina, Missouri. However, after two years at KHQA, Lauren's fiancé, Brian, conveniently graduated from veterinary school. So, the two University of Missouri grads packed up and headed for the Heartland. Lauren and Brian got married in May 2004 and are glad to be living in the area where Brian grew up. He's from New Hamburg, Missouri, in case you're wondering.
Lauren's received some awards for community service and a Missouri Associated Press award for an investigative story where she uncovered a Northeast Missouri man's quest for a hero's honor. Lauren's story proved the man scammed several local charities after he pretended to be an injured Marine who served in Iraq. Right now though, her big project is "Does it Work Wednesday," which she really enjoys. Sometimes viewers don't agree with the grade she's given a product, and Lauren says it's always entertaining to hear from them.
When she's not reporting, Lauren likes exercising, cooking, and reading. She also visits many area schools during career fairs. Don't let the makeup fool you; Lauren's gets very dirty from time to time helping Brian deliver calves, puppies, kittens, even baby goats! She usually enjoys tagging along when her husband takes those emergency phone calls. He's a veterinarian at the Delta Vet Clinic in Sikeston.
Lauren enjoys reporting stories that matter to everyone in the Heartland, and she's always open to story ideas from you! E-Mail Lauren.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:29:18 GMT
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland. Holly
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:30 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:30:28 GMT
BOLLINGER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Two women are seriously injured Tuesday night in a crash in Bollinger County. The Missouri Highway Patrol says the vehicle driven by Amber Hester, 24, of Scott City, went
Two women were seriously injured Tuesday night in a crash in Bollinger County.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:23 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:23:54 GMT
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Banks and gas stations thought they had beaten skimming scams. But now identity thieves have stepped up their game. Ask Andy Wise how to protect yourself at the source: your neighborhood ATM.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
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