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

49 minutes ago  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 4:28 PM  The powerful system that's responsible for some tornadic activity across the Central U.S. hit the Heartland hard with strong storms.

Yesterday at 3:34 PM  Pockets of Southeast Iowa were hit hard by Sunday night's storms.

Yesterday at 2:19 PM  All four buildings on the property have several hundred thousand dollars worth of damage to them.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  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

Friday, May 10, 2013  Iowa is close to breaking a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The National Weather Service website on Monday showed that the river was at crest in places like Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, and Clarksville and Louisiana, Mo.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Weather was to blame for a fire Wednesday evening at a radio tower site outside Kirksville.

Monday, April 15, 2013  On any given day, strong storms can rip right through your neighborhood, causing substantial damage leaving your home and the valuables inside destroyed, that's is why it is essential to talk with your insurance agent to see exactly what your insurance covers.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Heartland could see an active storm season.