The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

23 minutes ago  The powerful system that's responsible for some tornadic activity across the Central U.S. hit the Heartland hard with strong storms.

50 minutes ago  Bruce Cole is under house arrest in his home state of California awaiting a Missouri trial on felony fraud and forgery charges.

55 minutes ago  Cagle hit a man with her car who was running away from police.

Yesterday at 6:04 PM  Graduation ceremonies continued across the Heartland on this Sunday.

Yesterday at 5:22 PM  In the United States, every 68 seconds one person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Kirksville Baseball and Softball Association teams gathered at North Park in Kirksville for Opening Day 2013.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Adults and kids come out to fish at the 30th annual Buddy Bass Fishing Classic.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Samaritan Hospital and Shoes from the Heart hosted The Color Run, a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The two face charges related to the controlled substance, Oxycodone.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The school board unanimously accepted the man's letter of resignation Thursday evening.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Milan getting a new Casey's gas station.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Construction for the Milan outdoor amphitheater is almost complete.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Milan is replacing downtown sidewalks and creating a recreational trail.

Friday, May 17, 2013  "...she would give me meth to see to my friends, then I got to keep the money from that."