Devin Kidd

KFVS 12 Southern Illinois Bureau Chief

marion, illinois, united states

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ppaintsvilleherald.com

ttelemundoheartland.com

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I am currently the Southern Illinois Bureau Chief for KFVS 12 in Cape Girardeau, MO.I am originally from southern Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Radio, Television and Digital Media. I started my career as a Producer at WOFL FOX 35 in Orlando, FL.I was at WOFL for one year before working for a few years as an Assignment Editor at WKMG CBS, also in Orlando. I then moved back home to Marion, IL and worked as the Assignment Manager at WSIL-TV for 3 years.I moved back to Florida in 2021 for an opportunity to join the team at ABC 7 as a Content Manager before transferring to KFVS 12 for an on-air position.I have a huge passion for storytelling, writing, films and a great roller coaster.I am skilled in Communication, Journalism, Avid iNEWS, ENPS, Writing, and Networking.

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Herrin Fire Department offering free smoke detectors and installation

HERRIN, Ill. (Heartland News) - It's Fire Prevention Month, and there's a statewide effort underway to keep Illinois families safer with free smoke detectors and even free installation. The National Fire Protection Association says working smoke alarms re... See more

kfvs12.com•Devin Kidd•Oct 21, 2026

City of Carbondale working to bring new businesses back to town

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - The City of Carbondale is buzzing since the possibility of new development at University Mall was announced on October 13, during the city council meeting. Carbondale City Manager Stan Reno said they are trying to turn ... See more

kfvs12.com•Devin Kidd•Oct 20, 2026

City of Carbondale exploring options for future of University Mall

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - The City of Carbondale is exploring ways to bring new life to the University Mall property. The Carbondale City Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to consult with a legal team to explore options to establish a STAR B... See more

kfvs12.com•Devin Kidd•Oct 14, 2026

John A. Logan College EMS Program receives national accreditation

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - John A. Logan College is celebrating new national accreditation for its Emergency Medical Services Program. The college is one of only six in the country to receive the accreditation on the first try. The achieve... See more

kfvs12.com•Devin Kidd•Oct 13, 2026

Herrin PD hosts active shooter training exercise

HERRIN, Ill. (Heartland News) - The Herrin Police Department, along with multiple other agencies across southern Illinois, spent the holiday with an active shooter training exercise. Herrin Police Chief David Dorris said Monday's active shooter training a... See more

kfvs12.com•Devin Kidd•Oct 12, 2026

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