September 23, 2024

Woman drowns in Big River in St. Francois County

Woman drowns in Big River in St. Francois County

A 40-year-old woman drowned in Big River near St. Francois State Park over the weekend. The  Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms Melissa Hill of Valley Park entered the water to assist someone else in the water when she became unconscious and was seen floating face...
Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race

Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before...
Desoto man charged with assault

Desoto man charged with assault

Fifty-year-old Michael Brian Petko of Desoto has been charged with multiple felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly assaulting a man with a baseball bat on July 4th. The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Petko on July 5th with first-degree...
Flash flooding, power outages affecting Southern Illinois

Flash flooding, power outages affecting Southern Illinois

Nearly 200 residents in Southern Illinois are without power this morning after storms rolled through the area. As of 7:30 am, American Illinois reports that 32 customers in Franklin County, 13 in Jefferson County, and 15 in Perry County are affected. The Association...
Heat Advisory in effect for area

Heat Advisory in effect for area

🌡A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service through 8 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Heat indices are expected to be near 106° in the City of Farmington. The City of Farmington would like to remind citizens that if relief is needed from the daytime...