Category: Video
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Jackson High School students help Perryville, MO tornado victims
PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A Perryville couple lost their home Tuesday during The Night of Destruction. On March 2, surprise help came from one Heartland High School. Two school buses full of Jackson High School students and faculty showed up to help out. “I have a lot of friends and family affected by the…
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Inside Forensics: Learning about forensic anthropology at SIUC
CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) – Original Post When you’re watching CSI or NCIS they give you a peek into the life of a forensic anthropologist. But, here in the Heartland, we have our own version. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale houses one of the only decomposition research facilities in the world. Gretchen Dabbs is an associate…
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Clarkton, MO schools closed rest of week due to flu
This story was also featured on CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. CLARKTON, MO (KFVS) – Clarkton schools will remain closed the rest of the week due to the flu. According to Clarkton Superintendent Delane Beckwith, there were 74 absences on Monday, February 6. One student is at a Memphis hospital with pneumonia and another…
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Benton, IL police investigating after mayor attacked in parking lot of local store
BENTON, IL (KFVS) – Original Post Police in Benton, Illinois are investigating after the town mayor was attacked in the parking lot of a local store. On February 8 at around 3:30 p.m., the Benton Police Department received a report of a battery that had taken place at Fred’s Discount Store located at 215 Bailey Lane. It…
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Patterson, MO teen’s illness puzzles doctors, family looks for answers
PATTERSON, MO (KFVS) – Original Post A teen in Wayne County, Missouri is bedridden after a mysterious illness takes over his muscles. Now, his family hopes someone can help them find a cure. A year ago Bane Adams could walk and see, but now his life is much different. The 15-year-old Patterson teen hopes you share…
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10-year-old girl from Poplar Bluff, MO works as co-librarian at O’Neal Elementary
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) – Original Post Most people get their first job in high school, but one Poplar Bluff girl is starting a little early. A 10-year-old at O’Neal Elementary decided she wants be a part of the faculty. It’s not a full time job, but Bailey Williams loves being co-librarian. She’s been working…
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Adventures at KRON: Taxi Turbulence!
“There’s something big going on down here!” I yelled into the phone at the morning intern. Looking around City Hall I didn’t see any news vans. All I could really see is a sea of taxi cabs and all I could hear was….. the blaring sound of car horns. She hung up the phone as…
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Adventures at KRON: Find Baby Daphne
Baby Daphne is a story that has become close to my heart. The little girl went missing while I was working at the desk and as I’m working two days a week every week we have been talking about this little girl. Tomorrow it will be one month since she went missing and there have been,…
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Adventures at KRON: Jewelry Mart Suspect in Court
I know I haven’t posted as much since I started interning at KRON and the reason for this is I’ve been BUSY! They are keeping me moving and I like it. Since I started I’ve had the opportunity to go out with reporters which has been a ton of fun. There are a few stories…