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
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:01:36 GMT
Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and in other tourist areas.
Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and in other tourist areas.
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:57:01 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have wrapped up their annual legislative session without approving proposals that would have boosted funding for transportation or paid for construction projects at colleges and state facilities.
Missouri lawmakers have wrapped up their annual legislative session without approving proposals that would have boosted funding for transportation or paid for construction projects at colleges and state facilities.
CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) -
SIU police are investigating after a student fell from a residence hall window early Friday morning.
University spokesman Rod Sievers says Freshman Tyler Gravitt of Matteson fell from a fourth floor window at University Hall.
The student was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and then transferred to a hospital in St. Louis. He was in ICU in Friday morning.
Sievers described the student's injuries as "serious." He said more details would be released after police finish their investigation.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng released the following statement to the campus community on Friday:
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
One of our students, Tyler Gravitt, is in the intensive care unit of a St. Louis hospital, and I ask that you join me in extending our support to him and his family.
Tyler, who is a freshman from Matteson, was injured in a fall early this morning from the fourth floor of University Hall. The Department of Public Safety's initial investigation indicates this was accidental.
We continue to be in close contact with Tyler's family. Please keep Tyler and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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.
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