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, May 31, 2013  Ameren Missouri crews were still out trying to restore power to hundreds of residents Friday.

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

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Portions of the Heartland sustained notable damage due the storms on May 30th.

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.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Some parts of Kirksville were no match against the quick straight line winds that hit the city in the blink of an eye on Thursday.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The City of Kirksville will assist citizens by providing curbside pickup for limbs and brush from Thursday’s storms.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  More clean-up is in store after a line of severe thunderstorms moves through the Heartland Thursday afternoon.

Monday, May 27, 2013  After strong winds uprooted a tree, a group of Kirksville High School buddies, teamed up to help their friend's parents get all the brush cleared.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Pockets of Southeast Iowa were hit hard by Sunday night's storms.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad and MidAmerican Energy are announcing plans to install 656 wind turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The stained glass window featuring two angel figures was originally installed in the Barhydt Chapel on the campus of Parsons College. Donations from individuals have allowed the window to be manifested in the FACC Parsons Alumni Hall.

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.