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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  You might hear the loud outdoor warning sirens during an unusual time this week.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Storm chasers are extra eyes for the national weather service.

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  Who helps after a disaster in Macon County?

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

Thursday, May 30, 2013  With all the damage that Thursday’s straight line winds caused in Kirksville, many people are wondering where they can seek shelter in case of a tornado.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Mason Collett, 9, wants his fellow students at James Elementary to donate money to Oklahoma victims.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Despite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

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