Push for nationwide trucker phone ban gains steam
The NTSB proposes banning all cellphone use by commercial drivers, including hands free devices, after a Kentucky crash killed a trucker and 10 others. The recommendation targets millions of truckers and bus drivers and has backing from DOT officials while facing industry scrutiny.
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National Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
Kentucky
Deborah Hersman
Heisman
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
American Trucking Association
Boyd Stephenson
Arlington
Murphysboro Council Tackles Explosion and Water Pressure Issues
The council discussed Thursday’s explosion and low hydrant pressure in town. Fire Chief Steve Swafford noted supply mains are costly to replace, plans to address hydrants with broader water main upgrades in the future. Police Chief Bock sought detour signs for emergencies as citizens crowded the scene. The panel wrote off about 82 000 in long overdue water bills, approved selling two surplus police cruisers for 14 995, and considered bidding a generator service contract after a 2 000 charge sparked debate. The Murphysboro Apple Festival opens at 5 15 p.m. today at the Appletime Stage.
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Williams
Barbara Hughes
South 15Th Street
Swafford
Jeff Bock
City Hall
Dan Bratton
Bill Pierson
Murphysboro
DNA ties 1993 missing girl to suspect who is dead
Englewood Colorado police said DNA linking Nicholas Stofer to the abduction and death of 5 year old Alie Barrelez in May 1993 confirms his involvement but the case is closed because Stofer died of natural causes in Phoenix on October 7 2001. The discovery comes after investigators matched genetic material found on the victim underwear to Stofer. The family mourns eighteen years of uncertainty.
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Colo
Denver
John Collins
Nicholas Stofer
Alie Barrelez
Colorado
Stofer
Phoenix
Abe
Alie
Richard Barrelez
West Frankfort woman pleads guilty in armed robbery cases
Stodghill, 41, of West Frankfort entered an open plea to two counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempted armed robbery in Williamson County. The plea leaves sentence length to be argued by defense and state. She faces additional charges in Franklin and Jackson counties and was arrested November 30 after hotel robberies in Marion and Carbondale. A hockey mask and other items were found in her vehicle. Authorities say she used the robberies to feed a drug habit.
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West Frankfort
Williamson
Franklin
Jackson
Carterville
Marion
Carbondale
Jason
Illinois Department of Corrections
Courthouse shooting suspect dies after Arkansas attack
In Van Buren Arkansas a gunman opened fire at an courthouse injuring a judge’s secretary and scattering court workers. The suspect died about 5 45 p m after a struggle with authorities two hours after the gunfire. Authorities have not identified the man.
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Ark
Arkansas
Crawford County
Oklahoma
Brent Grill
Gary Cottrell
Cottrell
Grill
Associated Press
Look Twice Rally Honors Cyclist Death Anniversary
Family and friends gathered at the intersection to mark Treason Bailey’s death, waving signs and releasing balloons at 3:44 p.m. to raise awareness for motorists to notice motorcycles and reduce fatalities. Rhonda Burns of Cambria urged drivers to take a second look and save a life.
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Bailey
Rhonda Burns
Cambria
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