Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:17:43 GMT
Columbia police are holding a community meeting Thursday night amid a spike in local heroin use and medical emergencies linked to the drug, including overdose deaths.
Columbia police are holding a community meeting Thursday night amid a spike in local heroin use and medical emergencies linked to the drug, including overdose deaths.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:13:43 GMT
Employees at Tamms already got their pink slips, but a heartland lawmaker hopes making some changes may save those jobs. Right now, Rep. Brandon Phelps says at the current time it doesn't look good for
Employees at Tamms already got their pink slips, but a heartland lawmaker hopes making some changes may save those jobs.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:54:38 GMT
It's a heads up for anyone who sends a text message, whether you're behind the wheel of a car or not. They're calling it a landmark lawsuit. A case out of New Jersey might make you think twice next time
Woman who sent text messages to her boyfriend who caused a crash, is now being sued for her role in the accident with injuries.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:50:18 GMT
A fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia is removing a Republican campaign banner after concerns were raised by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's communications director.
A fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia is removing a Republican campaign banner after concerns were raised by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's communications director.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:45:40 GMT
Authorities say a West Frankfort man was involved in a crash Tuesday that killed an Illinois Department of Transportation contract worker and injured three others who were painting stripes on a highway.
Authorities say a West Frankfort man was involved in a crash Tuesday that killed an Illinois Department of Transportation contract worker and injured three others who were painting stripes on a highway.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:38:13 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration recently tested hundreds of tubes of lipstick marketed toward women. But what about the products geared for kids? Are they safe?
The Food and Drug Administration recently tested hundreds of tubes of lipstick marketed toward women. But what about the products geared for kids? Are they safe?
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:48:19 GMT
Engineers say Eggners Ferry Bridge repairs are on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Engineers say Eggners Ferry Bridge repairs are on track for reopening of the bridge in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Jim Burns has been with KFVS12 for 33 years, having come to the Heartland from Dothan, Alabama where he worked as a news reporter, bureau chief, and anchor. His 40 year broadcasting career began at the age of 16 when Jim took a part-time job in radio.
He graduated from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia and remains a loyal Bulldog fan. Following Southeastern Conference football is one of his favorite activities in the fall. Other hobbies include golf and weight training.
Jim has been anchor and associate producer for The Breakfast Show at KFVS12 for 30 years and still enjoys working the morning hours (even if it does mean reporting to work at 2:00 a.m.).
He and his wife, Lisa, have two children. Jessica and her husband, Pat, live and work in Atlanta. Michaelyn and her husband Adam live in Cape Girardeau.E-Mail Jim.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:29:18 GMT
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland. Holly
What if we told you a convicted murderer lives on your street? How would you feel? Now an Illinois registry tells you where convicted killers are living and we found almost a dozen in the Heartland.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:30 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:30:28 GMT
BOLLINGER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Two women are seriously injured Tuesday night in a crash in Bollinger County. The Missouri Highway Patrol says the vehicle driven by Amber Hester, 24, of Scott City, went
Two women were seriously injured Tuesday night in a crash in Bollinger County.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:23 AM EDT2012-05-23 13:23:54 GMT
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Banks and gas stations thought they had beaten skimming scams. But now identity thieves have stepped up their game. Ask Andy Wise how to protect yourself at the source: your neighborhood ATM.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by female detainees at Cook County Jail who alleged they were shackled while giving birth, a violation of state law.
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