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

2 hours, 42 minutes ago  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Yesterday at 10:35 PM  Over 80 students received their diplomas today as their family, friends and loved ones cheered them on.

Yesterday at 10:26 PM  People in the community donated hundreds to thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, magazines and board games for others to come out and buy.

Yesterday at 6:04 PM  Graduation ceremonies continued across the Heartland on this Sunday.

Yesterday at 5:22 PM  In the United States, every 68 seconds one person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  People brought their shovels and paint-brushes to the Fairfield Loop Trail to help clean-up and revamp the area, which attracts a lot of tourists and residents this time of year.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  156 Participants got out to enjoy a variety of activities such as tracking animals in the woods and learning what their footprints look like, archery lessons, shooting riffles at a toy pigeon, and learning how to handle different snakes and insects

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Kirksville Baseball and Softball Association teams gathered at North Park in Kirksville for Opening Day 2013.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Adults and kids come out to fish at the 30th annual Buddy Bass Fishing Classic.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The graduating class consisted of 108 men, 68 women, students from 30 states and 7 countries represented.

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.