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 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:08:15 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, on
One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:34:42 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:06:23 GMT
Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois.
Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois.
WEST FRANKFORT, IL (KFVS) -
A West Frankfort man is accused of grooming a 14-year-old girl into a sexual relationship through social media and texting.
Jeffrey A. Johnson, Jr., 22, is charged with grooming, which is a class 4 felony.
West Frankfort Police say Johnson and the teen met over Facebook. Police say the girl clearly indicated that she was 14 and that Johnson even acknowledged the fact in electronic communication.
Police say the Facebook contact led to private messages on Facebook and eventually texting on cell phones.
Police say Johnson sent numerous texts with a sexual nature and made numerous texts for nude photos from the 14-year-old girl.
Investigators posed as the 14 year old during the investigation and police say Johnson immediately asked for nude pictures and to meet the 14 year old for a sexual encounter.
The investigator, posing as the 14 year old, referenced that she was only 14. Police say Johnson continued the sexual conversation and his desire for her to maintain their relationship as a secret.
Johnson was arrested and taken to the Franklin County Jail.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the record
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:45:34 GMT
Five-year-old Morgan Hobbs-Kinder is suffering from a brain tumor.
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer. Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. an event will be held to benefit Morgan Hobbs-Kinder. Morgan is just
The Oran community will come together Saturday help a little girl battling brain cancer.
Jeffrey A. Johnson, Jr. (Source: West Frankfort Police Dept.)
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