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
Monday, May 20 2013 4:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:17:22 GMT
Kentucky law enforcement officers are beginning a week of traffic patrols for the Memorial Day holiday focusing on making sure motorists are wearing seat belts.
Kentucky law enforcement officers are beginning a week of traffic patrols for the Memorial Day holiday focusing on making sure motorists are wearing seat belts.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:44:05 GMT
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:50:45 GMT
Sunday was a deadly day on the roads of Obion County, Tennessee.
Sunday was a deadly day on the roads of Obion County, Tennessee.
MARSHALL COUNTY, KY (KFVS) -
Northbound Purchase Parkway is reduced to one lane after a semi overturned on the ramp to westbound I-24.
Kenneth R. Dyer 70, of Ruthven, IA, was exiting from the Purchase Parkway northbound to I-24 westbound.
The load in the trailer shifted and caused the trailer to overturn, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. The truck came to rest on its driver side on the left shoulder of the road.
Dyer refused medical treatment on scene.
Crews are having to offload the cargo by hand. It is a powder material in 500 pound bulk containers, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The ramp is closed to facilitate offloading and recovery of truck. It could be closed until 7 p.m.
A detour is in effect on Purchase Parkway north 1 mile to US 62, then right on US 62 about two miles to connect with I-24 at Exit 27.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:44:05 GMT
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:04:20 GMT
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -
Authorities in East St. Louis say a 1-year-old girl was killed when she was run over by a car after a boy inside listening to music started the vehicle and put it into gear.