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.
Stephanie Byars is the Heartland News Health reporter.
While Stephanie is a relatively new face on the KFVS12 reporting team, she's a familiar face behind the scenes at Heartland News. She's produced the award winning Heartland News at 5:00 for KFVS12 since 2002 and only recently decided to venture in front of the camera! A strong interest in health and fitness, as well as all things that make our bodies work, drew Stephanie to take the lead in bringing the Heartland stories that affect their health and everyday lives.
Stephanie is a Heartland girl, born and raised. She's lived across Western Kentucky in Princeton, Grand Rivers, Ledbetter, Murray, and Paducah! She moved across the river, settling in Cape Girardeau several years ago where she now lives with her two young sons, Gavin and Keaton. Stephanie loves spending time with family and friends. Otherwise you can find her working out, running, reading, or volunteering with local organizations. If you have an idea for a health story, she'd love to hear from you!
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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