Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:10:10 GMT
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on whether to close 53 schools.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on whether to close 53 schools.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
An Imperial, Missouri man has been charged with the murder of a 34-year-old Pevely woman.
Brian Edward Smith, 32, of Imperial, was charged with second-degree murder.
On Sunday, just after 8:30 a.m., Jefferson County deputies were sent to a report of a person laying in the woods near Butler Valley Drive and Antonia Valley Court in Imperial.
According to the sheriff, Heather Renee (Lewis) Beckley, 34, of Pevely, Mo. was found dead. Indications of trauma to the body were found.
The Major Case Squad was activated at the request of the sheriff.
The medical examiner determined that the victim had sustained trauma to the head from blunt force.
Investigators followed a number of leads during the investigation and identified the suspect as Smith, who is an acquaintance of the victim.
Smith had been arrested early in the investigation on drug related charges.
On Thursday, a Jefferson County warrant was obtained formally charging Smith.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:13:11 GMT
A British woman who claimed to have hit a cyclist while driving her car and then driving off tweeted about driving off and not caring much about it. But then the cops tweeted back.
The first rule of Twitter - it's not smart to tweet about a crime.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:47:58 GMT
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Mo. Tuesday night.A fire broke out at 1931 West Jackson Boulevard. At this point authorities say it's not clear what type of building is on fire or if anyone has been hurt.Stay with Heartland News online and on-air while we bring you more information on this developing story.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Mo. Tuesday night.A fire broke out at 1931 West Jackson Boulevard. At this point authorities say it's not clear what type of building is on fire or if anyone has been hurt.Stay with Heartland News online and on-air while we bring you more information on this developing story.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:48 GMT
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:47:58 GMT
Good afternoon - Here is what's coming up tonight on Heartland News: Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois. The chances of winning the estimated
Good afternoon - Here is what's coming up tonight on Heartland News: Authorities are investigating a shooting death that happened Friday night in Benton, Illinois. The chances of winning the estimated
Brian Edward Smith (Jefferson County SO)
Heather Renee (Lewis) Beckley (Source: Jefferson County SO)
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