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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...
Former Mt. Vernon, New Palestine teacher arrested for providing students with drugs, alcohol
GREENFIELD — A former teacher at Mt. Vernon schools and New Palestine schools was arrested for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to students. 45-year-old Brock Wedgeworth was arrested by Greenfield Police and Fortville Police detectives on Thursday morning. Wedgeworth allegedly provided drugs and alcohol multiple times to former students...
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.
KY Poison Control Center urges caution amid recall of edibles
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Poison Control Center is warning Kentuckians to not buy or consume Diamond Shruumz brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies. All flavors of these products have been recalled because they have been linked to severe illness. Officials say Diamond Shruumz brand products were sold online and at a […]
Multiple thefts from vehicles reported in McCracken County
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating multiple reports of thefts from vehicles throughout the county. Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to and investigated multiple calls of thefts from vehicles throughout the county during the early morning hours of July 18.
Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
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...
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...
Flags placed in Metropolis for service of repatriated World War II soldier
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Volunteers of all ages set up 400 American flags Wednesday in Metropolis to honor the U.S. Army Air Corps soldier whose remains were finally repatriated last week after he disappeared during World War II. Volunteers from The Flagman's Mission, an organization that aims to honor the...
Fairfield Woman Charged After 1 Year Old Boy Dies, 2 Year Old Hurt
From the Illinois State Police Troop 8 Facebook page:. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child – Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).
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