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

Today at 3:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Today at 2:32 PM  Construction is already underway on a safe room for Cardinal Elementary School.

Today at 11:50 AM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 11:50 AM  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, 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 11:26 PM  Storm from May 19th leveled a building.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 3:34 PM  Pockets of Southeast Iowa were hit hard by Sunday night's storms.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

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.