An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support the troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan. On Father's Day, she found out just how much that simple gesture meant to the sergeant who received it.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:33:35 GMT
As more and more people are spending their days at the pool, the folks at Cape Splash are getting more reports about personal items missing from guests.
As more and more people are spending their days at the pool, the folks at Cape Splash are getting more reports about personal items missing from guests.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:56:25 GMT
Police have identified two men accused of stealing thousands of pounds of watermelons from local grocery stores. Beaverton police were called out to the WinCo Foods store on Cedar Hills Boulevard the
Police have identified two men accused of stealing thousands of pounds of watermelons from local WinCo Foods stores.
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
This weekend, the 35th Cape Girardeau County Regional Fire School focused on fighting structure fires and performing farming incident rescue.
For the fire fighting portion, crews were trained for fires in different types of layouts of buildings.
And, for the farming extraction portion, the firefighters focused on rescues in farming equipment, such as grain bins, augers and overturned tractors.
According to Alvin Frank, Jr., President of Cape Girardeau County Fire Fighters Association and Delta Fire Chief, fires of all kinds in houses are very common this time of year, and this training goes a long way in keeping fire fighters at the top of their game.
"It's continuing education of training
of equipment and just different techniques," said Frank. "Things work
different now than 10 years ago. New equipment, new tools to use-it's just
different techniques."
In all, 44 participants from 15 departments attended the school.
Also, with the weather turning cold, officials are warning about the dangers of personal space heaters.
"Electric heaters, weak extension cords,
things next to them are combustible, they get hot and ignite," said Frank.
"Check your smoke alarms. If you've got gas in your house, your CO
detectors, make sure your batteries are good in them. Just mainly make sure
your flue's are in good shape."
Firefighters learned some ways to prevent the heaters from causing a devastating fire.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonade
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:38:52 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:54:17 GMT
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Last night was the 62nd annual Miss USA pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants from all 50 states and territories of the Unites States went heel to heel on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, ended up walking away with the grand title of Miss USA, but it was Miss Utah who really stood out from the rest of the competitors.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:54:48 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU/CBS) - A shark attack at Surfside Beach sent a teenager to the hospital with severe injuries - but not without a fight. Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group
Garrett Sebesta, 15, was enjoying the Gulf Coast with a church group from when a shark latched onto his leg and would not let go.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:20:00 GMT
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were suspended Monday morning after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better
The members of the radio show Mayhem In The AM on 790 The Zone were fired Monday after comments they made which made fun of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:13:59 GMT
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
The former police chief of the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills has pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed in connection with a $1.25 million grant from the state of Illinois.
In all, 44 participants from 15 departments attended the school.
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