Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:00:46 GMT
Two teenage boys were arrested Friday morning after police say they damaged several vendor trailers set up at the Loose Caboose Festival. Click here to read the full story.
Two teenage boys were arrested Friday morning after police say they damaged several vendor trailers set up at the Loose Caboose Festival.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:48:20 GMT
WEINER, AR (KAIT) - The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening. As family and friends gather to celebrate students' achievements, they will also be watching what could be the last class
The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening.
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) – Cold overnight temperatures refroze anything left on roads creating dangerous driving conditions Thursday morning. Black ice or invisible ice was common across much of the area hit hard by the Christmas Blizzard.
Most of the roads across the central and northern sections of Arkansas had at least some ice patches along the roadways according to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation's website.
Jonesboro 911 Dispatch reports a number of slick spots on its streets. They also advice being careful on sidewalks and parking lots. The center reported a number of emergency callouts for falls by 7:30 AM Thursday.
Highway department crews will be out again this morning to scrape roads and spread sand where necessary.
If you must travel you need to take the necessary precautions and leave early and allow plenty of room between vehicles. It's also recommended motorists have their cell phones handy in case of emergency. The best advice is to wait until later in the morning when the Sun has an opportunity to melt some of the ice and snow on the roads.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital has treated so many babies born dependent on prescription drugs that the facility is now helping other medical centers around the country deal with the crisis.
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