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Jackson girl’s lemonade stand raises money for children in need
Nothing beats a hot summer day and a cup of lemonade, but this Heartland girl’s lemonade stand holds a purpose in every cup.
Fourth of July Celebrations from across the Heartland, including Jackson
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources does not recommend swimming at the public beach at Trail of Tears State Park ...
Mo. DNR recommends not swimming at public beach in Trail of Tears State Park following water testing
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources does not recommend swimming at the public beach at Trail of Tears State Park ...
Trump is expected to sign his huge bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House July 4 picnic
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July ...
Miki Sudo wins 11th women’s title in annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest
Defending champion Miki Sudo, 39, of Tampa, Florida, won the women’s competition and her 11th title on Friday, downing 33 ...
Woman accused of breaking into home that was scene of homicide, taking 'souvenirs'
A Benton, Illinois woman is accused of breaking into a home that was the scene of a homicide investigation and taking ...
We the People: This Day in History
(KFVS) - Celebrate the history of the Heartland as America celebrates its 250th Birthday. Each day will have a history ...
Multiple deaths reported in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
KERR COUNTY, Texas (AP) - Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water ...
Woman celebrating 114th birthday on July Fourth says potatoes are her secret to a long life
CANTON, Mich. (WXYZ) – Bonita Gibson, one of the oldest people in the United States, calls Canton, Michigan, home. She will ...
First Alert: Hot, humid Fourth of July; tracking our next chance of thunderstorms
(KFVS) - A quiet and seasonably hot/humid day is expected on this Fourth of July Friday, as a ridge of high pressure aloft ...
Burglary suspect arrested near the scene of an ongoing homicide investigation
Williamson County deputies say a woman from Benton, Illinois faces burglary charges after she allegedly broke into a home ...
What’s open and closed on July Fourth
Warehouse membership club Costco is closed on July Fourth. Most other major national retailers such as Target and Walmart ...