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

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Thursday, December 20, 2012  If Congress and the White House don't reach an agreement, taxes would go up for nearly every American family as part of the year-end "fiscal cliff."

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Friday, August 31, 2012  The Republican National Convention has come to a close and most protesters say their message has been spread.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Thousands of protesters are in Tampa at the Republican National Convention.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  We have continuing coverage from Florida at the RNC.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Prosecutors say Colorado theater shooting suspect was angry over poor academic performance

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's addition of the 218 counties means that more than half of all U.S. counties — 1,584 in 32 states — have been designated primary disaster areas this growing season, the vast majority of them mired in a drought that's considered the worst in decades.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Romney says he focuses on middle class, not the very poor - because they get 'ample' help

Monday, January 30, 2012  Poor dental health can lead to poor overall health.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Sears Holdings plans to close 100 to 120 Kmart, Sears stores as sales disappoint

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Truman State University announces the appointment of P. Joan Poor as provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  China's vaccine makers gear up for overseas markets; product safety image still a concern