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Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Sikeston Eagles to hold fundraiser to benefit Sikeston PAWS
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Sikeston Fraternity of Eagles will be holding a fundraiser for furry friends in September. On Saturday, September 14, the Sikeston Eagles will be holding a fundraiser to benefit Sikeston Pet and Animal Welfare Services, or PAWS. This a public event. Doors open at noon on...
FEMA concludes door-to-door activities in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency updated Sikeston city officials Wednesday morning on door-to-door activities from July 27 to August 12. Sikeston was declared a disaster area on July 23 after an EF-2/EF-3 tornado tore through the region on May 26. FEMA began door-to-door...
Heat, humidity, and storms increase tomorrow
(KFVS) - Good afternoon! With the exception of our western counties in SE MO...the rest of our Wednesday should remain quiet. Heat and humidity continue to build through the next few days with highs in the low to mid-90s, and heat indices in the triple digits Thursday and Friday. A cold front swings through Friday which will bring relief in the humid air mass but it also increases our storm’s chances for Thursday afternoon through Friday. Tomorrow, the SPC has parts of the Heartland outlooked at a level 2 out of 5 for strong to severe storms. The main threat looks to be damaging winds and localized flooding.
Beshear says VP speculation put a positive national spotlight on Kentucky
FRANKFORT — While he was not ultimately selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said the national attention put a positive spotlight on his home state. Beshear, 46, was among a shortlist of potential running mates for Harris shortly after she mounted her presidential campaign following President Joe Biden’s exit […]
Tennessee Woman Forced to Give Birth Alone in Jail Cell Toilet…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week
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