Public Safety

The alert came just after 4am.

Lawmakers in some states — including Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — are considering legislation to require automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in schools. But mandating these devices is a complicated decision.

The bills create a new offense of domestic assault.

An “active threat” training on April 20 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a success, allowing teams to assess how they respond to an emergency, university officials say.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 20

Many schools went into lockdown, others had increased police presence

All 31 students involved were seen by the school nurse and parents were contacted.

Carbondale residents have the opportunity to develop positive relations and a better understanding and communication between the police and the community through education.

A mix of precipitation is expected, but difficult driving conditions are likely

Gun rights group calls bill unconstitutional, vows lawsuits