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

2 hours, 38 minutes ago  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Samaritan Hospital and Shoes from the Heart hosted The Color Run, a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The two face charges related to the controlled substance, Oxycodone.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Construction for the Milan outdoor amphitheater is almost complete.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A prior drug offender is back in jail, and a local woman is also behind bars after Kirksville Police responded Tuesday to a report of a woman laying in a yard.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Law enforcement executed a search warrant at  Westbury Trailer Court in Kirksville and seized several stolen items.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Friday, April 26, 2013  As a way to celebrate this arbor day,the city of Kirksville planted trees at Forest Llewellyn Cemetery Friday.