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

1 hour, 24 minutes ago  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Today 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  Construction for the Milan outdoor amphitheater is almost complete.

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.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Boston bomb suspects ID'd as from Russian region near Chechnya; 1 dead, 1 sought

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Story updated: The FBI has released photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings and is asking for the public's help in identifying them.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Monday, April 15, 2013  Updated with comments from President Barack Obama.