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Five charged after multiple Paducah vehicle thefts
Two Paducah men and 3 teenagers have been arrested and charged after stealing a number of vehicles last month. The Paducah Police Department began investigating reports of stolen vehicles between June 13-20. Officers said that all seven stolen vehicles had been left unlocked with the keys inside. Officers were able...
Heartland native to represent Missouri in Miss USA 2024 pageant
CAMPBELL, Mo. (KFVS) - Campbell, Missouri native Ashleigh Bedwell took home the Miss Missouri USA crown in June. “It feels so surreal,” Bedwell said. “It means a lot to me. This wasn’t the first time that I competed, I actually won on my eighth try.”. Bedwell said...
Lisa’s Grooming Salon named “Top Grooming Business” in Missouri
Mt. Vernon operation wins prestigious industry award. Lisa’s Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique, of the Mt. Vernon pet care community, has been named the “Top Grooming Business in Missouri” for 2024 by The Daily Groomer. Competing against over 500 other grooming businesses across the state, Lisa’s Grooming Salon and Pet Boutique stood out for its exceptional services, innovative practices and unwavering commitment to pet welfare.
Suspect faces felony weapons charge in connection with Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A Cape Girardeau man faces a felony weapons charge and authorities call him a person of interest in a deadly shooting. Authorities arrested 36-year-old Calvert Staten on Tuesday, July 16. According to court documents, an officer following a lead in the shooting death of 42-year-old...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Another black bear sighting in southern Illinois
Another black bear sighting was reported in southern Illinois on Thursday. The bear was spotted in eastern Williamson County, a few miles north of Highway 13 midway between Marion and Harrisburg. According to a Facebook post, deputies responded to a sighting early Thursday morning by multiple witnesses. The sighting comes...
Local students develop leadership skills in Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program
After three weeks of students developing "business solutions for serious, real-world problems," the 2024 Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year, 158 students completed the program, and 3 students from the Local 6 region have placed in the Demo Day...
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