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Paducah man accused of stabbing his mother
A Paducah man is facing several charges after he allegedly stabbed his mother. A McCracken County Sheriff’s deputy was called to the 300 block of Oaks Road in Paducah for a physical disturbance on Monday afternoon. When the deputy arrived, he reportedly saw a man threatening a woman with a large knife.
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Union City Police Continue Investigation of Nash Street Shooting
Union City police continue their investigation into a shooting that occurred last Friday morning. Reports said Union City police and Obion County deputies responded to 503 Nash Street and a call of shots fired. At the scene, officers found 31 year old Brandon Morrow lying in a parking lot suffering...
Cape Girardeau City Council recognizes retiring Chief Wes Blair
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - As the investigation into a deadly shooting continues, law enforcement took center stage at Monday night’s Cape Girardeau City Council meeting. Council members recognized the longtime police chief, Wes Blair, as he retires from the department and leaves for a job in Memphis, Tennessee.
Small Heartland town adds advanced camera system to its police department
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Scott City Police Department recently added a Flock camera system to its department. Police Chief Chris Griggs said adding the system to the department is like an officer watching the highway around the clock. The city bought the cameras for his department earlier in July....
Another hot day tomorrow followed by rain and a cool down.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good Monday Evening Heartland. We saw a very hot day across the Heartland. This evening will be very warm and humid with temperatures slowly falling through the 80s. Lows by morning will be in the middle and upper 70s. For your Tuesday we will be watching a dying line of storms early in the morning. There is a chance the northwestern counties could see a shower or two early otherwise most will be dry. As we heat up a few isolated afternoon thunderstorms could develop. It will be hot and humid again with highs reaching the lower to middle 90s and the heat index approaching 105 to 110 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for the area tomorrow once again. A cold front will move through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This will bring a good chance of showers and thunderstorms to the area. A few storms could produce very heavy rain and gusty winds. The air mass behind this front will be much cooler with highs in the 80s to end the workweek.
Not-so-good updates on Malachi Moreno and Jasper Johnson
Could we actually see the Kentucky Wildcats miss out on Bluegrass products Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno? Based on the latest recruiting buzz, there’s a real chance it will happen. With the AAU season effectively wrapping up soon with the Nike Peach Jam now underway, it looks like Johnson...
Intense heat followed by storm chances
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Happy Monday! A Heat Advisory will remain in effect throughout today and tomorrow. Heat index values range from 100 to 110. Tomorrow will be another very hot and humid day before we start to see relief on Wednesday. A cold front arriving late tomorrow will bring a few strong thunderstorms, along with heavy downpours during tomorrow afternoon and evening. Activity will increase overnight on Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Scattered storms will continue Wednesday afternoon before we see the cooler drier air Thursday!
Live updates: Heavy rain, flooding in St. Louis region | Weather Impact Alert
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain and flooding have been weather concerns for the St. Louis area Tuesday. Tornado warnings expired in the region. A dam overtopped in Nashville, Illinois, causing flooding and evacuations. Roads were flooding in the region causing traffic concerns. This is a live blog of updates...
Illinois Rules Of The Road For Pedestrians Might Surprise You
Most residents of Illinois know the rules of the road for driving but did you know there are laws for pedestrians too?. I drive to work early in the morning when it's still dark out. I'm surprised to see so many pedestrians. Many of them are on the street instead of the sidewalk, which doesn't feel safe to me. I'm guessing they don't know the Illinois rules of the road for pedestrians. I was curious so I looked it up.
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet.
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