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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Missouri conducted the 39th annual Statewide Tornado Drill Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Forecasts of snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened to complicate Christmas Day travel as several Gulf Coast states braced for a chance of twisters and powerful thunderstorms.

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Severe weather damages the city of Hedrick Saturday night

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Tornado sirens go off across Missouri as part of the 38th Annual Statewide Tornado Drill.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  You, the viewers, wanted to know are there any public storm shelters available for those who don’t have a basement. That is our facebook story of the day.

Monday, April 05, 2010  A University of Northern Iowa meteorology professor says an average of 48 tornados strike in Iowa each year, with the peak months in May and June.

Monday, July 06, 2009  The Kirksville City Council discusses new storm sirens and repairs that must be made to the north water tower.

Friday, May 29, 2009  23 agencies met on Friday to debrief after tornados struck Northeast Missouri earlier this month.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  Four tornados cause havoc in Adair County and surrounding areas.

Monday, March 16, 2009  Maj. Gen. Ron Dardis says the idea that Iowa can be fixed in 12 months isn't realistic.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009  The Red Cross needs your help.