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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Weakened Tropical Storm Andrea moving briskly up East Coast, bringing rains to Georgia, Carolinas

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea a little stronger in the Gulf as it bears down on Florida coast

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated a number of heartland counties as natural disasters.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Monday, June 03, 2013  Outdoor warning sirens and are very important to warn people outdoors, and not to be heard while inside your home.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Severe storms over in East and South, but more rain and winds coming; Oklahoma death toll up to 13

Friday, May 31, 2013  One death reported related to Thursday's severe weather.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Ottumwa Schools District has two tornado drills per semester so at least four per year

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Construction is already underway on a safe room for Cardinal Elementary School.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

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

Monday, May 20, 2013  The powerful system that's responsible for some tornadic activity across the Central U.S. hit the Heartland hard with strong storms.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas