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

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Dubbed 'Frankenstorm,' it's more than just an ordinary weather system: It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Pre-Halloween 'Frankenstorm' threatens East with flooding, high winds; damage could reach $1 billion

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween freak hurricane-winter storm mix for East

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Isaac spins into New Orleans; officials consider intentional levee breach in rural Louisiana

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Updated with video: Water driven by the large and powerful storm flooded over an 18-mile stretch of one levee in Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  In bayou country and city alike, people batten down as Isaac takes aim at low-lying Louisiana

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Critics say Obama administration ignored calls to replenish disaster aid coffers

Monday, August 29, 2011  Irene floods Vermont towns as states assess damage, count blessings; NYC trains restart slowly

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Hurricane-force winds of 80 mph lashing coast as Irene soaks North Carolina on trek up Eastern Seaboard

Friday, August 26, 2011  East Coast refineries likely to shut as Hurricane Irene approaches; gasoline prices rise

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Evacuations begin on isolated North Carolina island ahead of Hurricane Irene's approach to East Coast

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Hurricane Irene is 1st to threaten US in years; some officials worry about complacency

Monday, August 22, 2011  Hurricane Irene pounds Puerto Rico with rain, winds; could head toward US coast next

Friday, November 05, 2010  Haitians resist evacuation, hunker down in refugee camps to ride out Hurricane Tomas