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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A longtime employee of the city of Kirksville loses his battle with leukemia.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The move is temporary for now, but it could become permanent.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The nursing home's administrators are defending the nurse's actions, saying she followed policy.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A poverty simulation was held at the Macon High School where students assumed the roles of low-income families.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Ottumwa Community Outreach Center will be holding its annual sleep out this Saturday night at the Greater Ottumwa Parks to give people a glimpse into what it's like to be homeless.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A $2,000 grant from Home Depot will weatherize veterans' homes.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Swarming invasive insect discovered in US for first time, federal officials say

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Good Samaritan Society celebrates 40 years in Keosaqua with a big celebration on Tuesday

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Thousands displaced by Colorado wildfire wait as battle against flames rages

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  New underground lab turns South Dakota gold town into scientific hub in search for 'dark matter'

Friday, March 16, 2012  No major injuries reported as tornado damages more than 100 homes in Michigan village