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

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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Four years ago today, disaster touched down in Novinger and Kirksville.

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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Friday, April 19, 2013  Water levels are settling down in The Des Moines River.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Flash flooding causes problems in Memphis, Missouri.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Shortly after midnight Thursday, Pastor Mark Brase and his wife got a call that the roof of Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1601 Main Street was on fire.

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

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.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Ottumwans enjoy the beautiful weekend temperatures. Many residents went outside for fun activities like biking, skateboarding and golfing.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  If you are interested in weather, Tuesday night is your chance to become a certified storm spotter.