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Children living in So. IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Il., (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Survivor Empowerment Center to host a Back to School Bash for kids in need of supplies
The Survivor Empowerment Center in Carbondale welcomes a number of displaced children as a result of domestic violence. These children often come in with little to no belongings with their parents, including school supplies. That’s why there hosting a Back to School Bash in August to give away backpacks filled...
Vehicle hit by gunfire in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A shooting investigation is underway in Cape Girardeau. The ShotSpotter system alerted officers at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 that gunfire was detected on 100 block of South Henderson Street. According to Cape Girardeau Police, officers found evidence of shots being fired and damage...
Laurin Watts named SIU Softball pitching coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Softball head coach Jen Sewell has announced the hiring of Laurin Watts as the program’s pitching coach. “We have been anticipating this big announcement for a while now and I’m so glad we were able to get Laurin on board with us here at Saluki Softball,” Sewell said. “Laurin is one of the top up-and-coming pitching coaches in the country. Her name just kept coming up every time I asked about who is the next big pitching hire.”
Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Kentucky: Flash Flood Watch Extended Until 6 AM
Paducah, KY – After extended rainfall in the area, the National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch through 6 AM Wednesday morning for parts of Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Continued thunderstorms overnight are expected to exacerbate flooding risks. According to the National Weather Service, the...
Assassination attempt on former President brings awareness to gun violence
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) – Lanell Lang the owner of Shooters Gun Shop in Cape Girardeau talks about the common misconception about the AR-15 weapon. Lang says, “AR-15 stands for Armalite Rifle it does not mean assault rifle.”. Lang talks about how it is easy to purchase any...
Cape Girardeau PD raising money for new K-9 Unit
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Police Department is offering a sponsorship program in an effort to raise funds for a new K-9 Unit. The sponsorship program will allow area businesses to donate to the department and they will receive an advertisement displayed on the K-9 vehicle. The...
National Weather Service Confirms Three EF-1 Tornadoes In Quad Cities Area
(Davenport, IA) -- The National Weather Service is confirming at least three tornados touched down in the QCA from Monday's derecho. Andy Ervin with the National Weather Service says one moved through Davenport into Bettendorf before crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. Another was on the ground for eight miles between Taylor Ridge and Andover. A third touched down near Kewanee.
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Mo. receives $48,700
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Missouri was presented with a check on Tuesday morning, July 16. Taco Bell gave the club $48,700 in grant money to go toward the camp and help feed them. Bill Bird, the program director for the Boys and...
River levels climb across northern Illinois due to recent rainfall
With how much heavy rain northern Illinois endured since Saturday afternoon, expect river levels to slowly rise over the next few days. Flood warnings remain in place for multiple spots along the Rock including Como, Byron, Latham Park, and Rockton. The Pecatonica in Freeport and Shirland as well as the Kishwaukee near Perryville are also under a flood warning.
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