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Talk of the Heartland: Tractor Adventure Ride to take place in Altenburg
ALTENBURG, Mo. (KFVS) - Spend your Heartland Weekend taking a look at antique tractors in Perry County at the Altenburg Fairgrounds this Saturday. The 22nd Annual River Hills Antique Tractor Club Adventure Ride will be held on Saturday, July 27. The ride will be leaving the Altenburg Fair Grounds at 8:30 a.m. and will arrive back at around 2 p.m.
Better Business Bureau: Beating impersonation scams
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Artificial intelligence is a new tool in the arsenal of scammers. They can use it to copy the voices of their intended target’s loved ones, tricking them into sending money or offering up private information. That can look like the voice of someone’s grandchild...
‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Scattered showers and storms possible for the weekend.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Good Friday Evening Heartland. We saw a hot and humid day with scattered showers and thunderstorms across the area. This evening we will see a few isolated thunderstorms that will weaken as we approach sunset. Outside of the storms conditions will be warm and muggy with temperatures slowly falling into the 70s. Lows by morning will be in the lower 70s. Saturday will start off with a little patchy fog giving way to partly to mostly cloudy skies we will see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the middle 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday night into Sunday. It will not be a washout but many areas will see at least some rain over the weekend Highs on Sunday will reach the middle 80s.
Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence Act was brought forth by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to...
TRACTION holds mock accident scenario in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A teen traffic safety program held its annual mock accident scenario on Friday morning, July 26. First responders were seen in the parking lot of Drury Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. They said TRACTION hosted teens from around the state to learn about the dangers...
The countdown of top Notre Dame football players heading into the 2024 season continues with an impact transfer
While breaking down the top 20 Notre Dame players heading into the 2024 college football season, the transfer portal is well represented. This time with a dynamic deep threat.
Rescheduled Welcome Back to School Party Set for August 3 in Jonesboro
Mark the calendars and prep the backpacks, because the Jim Huie Recreation Center's Welcome Back to School Party is now slated for a new date. Families in Jonesboro have a chance to kick off the new school year with festivities scheduled for Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., right at the heart of Clayton County.
American Red Cross names Volunteer of the Year and Rookie of the Year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Volunteers are considered the backbone of the American Red Cross, the organization knowns they could not do the things they do without the support of there many volunteers from around the world. from responding to a disaster at a moments notice, to being a...
Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Black women are at a higher risk of postpartum mental health disorders, with substance use disorder and suicide being the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths, and there are numerous resources available in Illinois to help new mothers receive the care they need.
Plainfield-Oswego Rep. Benton files prescription drug rebate bill for next General Assembly session
Plainfield-Oswego Democratic State Representative Harry Benton is staying busy during the current legislative recess, including filing a bill regarding saving on prescription drug costs for consumers. House Bill 5865 was filed with the clerk of the General Assembly on Friday, July 19. Benton said the goal of the bill is...
Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
Dance of Life sculture to honor late Cape Girardeau community leader
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new sculpture is being built to be on display to honor the late Rex Rust. He was a community leader and businessman in Cape Girardeau. The sculpture will be named the Dance of Life. Those who have made contributions to help fund the...
Juvenile arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A juvenile has been arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale. On July 19th around 10:45pm, police received a complaint about a male in possession of a handgun and threatening a store manager in the 500 block of East Main Street. The male was not immediately located, but a few hours later police received another complaint of someone with a firearm and similar vehicle description.
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