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Tuesday, May 22, 2012  On the third and final part of her series, KTVO Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso looks ahead into the healing and rebuilding efforts in Joplin to be stronger than ever one year after the tornado.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  On part two of her special series, KTVO Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso tells us the rest of the path of devestation the Joplin tornado left on the city and visits her old Joplin neighborhood to see what is left of it.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  On part one of her special series, KTVO Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso returns to Joplin, a city she once called home, one year after the EF-5 tornado leaves its mark. In this story, you'll read about the how the tornado formed and the first half of it's six mile path through the city.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, June 06, 2011  With a heavy heart, a Kirksville pastor has returned to town after providing disaster relief in Joplin.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  Survivors of the Joplin tornado are remembering members of the close-knit community who were lost when the savage storm struck the town two weeks ago.

Sunday, May 29, 2011  The President spoke at a Memorial service in Joplin Sunday.

Saturday, May 28, 2011  The state of Missouri says the number of people still unaccounted for since the Joplin tornado is now at 105.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  KTVO Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso talks about her experience living in Joplin, MO and how the tornado has affected her

Monday, May 23, 2011  Blood drive is Wednesday at NEMO Fairgrounds.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Missouri officials say at least 89 died in tornado that tore through city, into hospital