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 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 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:29:16 GMT
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Fire Department responded to a truck on fire Sunday at a gas station on Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
An officer escaped with his life after a bizarre crash late Sunday night on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau.
A Cape Girardeau man was cited for several offenses.
Ronald G. Bollinger, 50, of Cape Girardeau given a summons for DWI, no seatbelt, failure to drive in a single lane, and failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
According to Sgt. Rick Schmidt with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, it all started about 10:40 p.m. when a subject was threatening to jump off the Hopper Street overpass into interstate traffic.
Sgt. Schmidt says he arrived on scene to where the suicidal subject was threatening to jump and immediately instructed Patrolman James Zeidler to shutdown the southbound lanes near the 98 mile marker.
Schmidt says Zeidler positioned his squad car on the interstate to stop traffic when an oncoming driver in a Suburban did not slow down.
Zeidler apparently jumped out of the way just in time before the SUV driven by Bollinger slammed into the Cape Girardeau Police officer's car.
Patrolman Zeidler was not injured.
Sgt. Schmidt says Zeidler then ran down the interstate several feet to the aid of the driver in the SUV.
Police say the Bollinger refused medical treatment, but did leave the scene of the accident in the back of a police car.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 55 did not open back up until about 12:15 a.m.
As for the attempted jumper, that person's efforts were not successful and the individual is now being treated.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:56:55 GMT
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened in Steele around 9 p.m. Troopers say 45-year-old Lisa Hemphill
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:35:02 GMT
Strawberry season is upon us, and this week's Heartland Cooks is somewhat of an expert on the fruit. Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week.
Folks on Judy Flamm's family farm in Cobden, Illinois just started picking strawberries this past week and we share one of her family's favorite recipes: Easy Strawberry Pizza.
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.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:43:12 GMT
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him. According to Sheriff Rick Walter, 24-year-old Arron McCrary of Truman, Arkansas was transferred from
An inmate at the Scott County Jail is in even more trouble with law after deputies found drugs on him.
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials...
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
The officer apparently jumped out of the way just in time before the driver in the Suburban slammed into the Cape Girardeau Police officer's car.
Police say the driver refused medical treatment, but did leave the scene of the accident in the back of a police car.
Police say it all started about 10:40 p.m. when a subject was threatening to jump off the Hopper Street overpass into interstate traffic.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 55 did not open back up until about 12:15 a.m.
Ronald G. Bollinger (Source: Cape Girardeau Police)
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