Monday, May 20 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:22:59 GMT
The Bourbon County emergency manager reports trees down, around four inches of rain, and a power outage that lasted about an hour. The Crawford County emergency manager says trees and power lines areMore >>
The Four State area has received very minor damage, and no injuries have been reported at this time. Strong winds early Monday evening ripped off part of the roof and tore down part of a brick wall at Spicer Adams Welding on 4th Street in Pittsburg.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:43:15 GMT
News release from the City of Joplin: Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximatelyMore >>
Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximately a dozen members from the police and fire departments. More >>
Seeing his beating heart through his open chest, two storm chasers who rescued 16-year-old Steven Weersing on May 22, 2011 thought he would die. Recently, the storm chasers and Steven reunited. We'llMore >>
For two storm chasers their path of healing came to happy end last month when they were reunited with a tornado survivor they thought was dead. The physical marks on the young man in this story are permanent but he says that's not holding him back from anything.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:45 GMT
The National Weather Service is having a problem with it's Avilla-Joplin weather radio transmitter tower. It's producing a low signal but NWS says it is not reliable. You must switch your weather radioMore >>
The National Weather Service is having a problem with it's Avilla-Joplin weather radio transmitter tower. It's producing a low signal but NWS says it is not reliable. You must switch your weather radio frequency or you will not get a warning.More >>
High winds and heavy rains leave behind sporadic power outages, flooding in low lying areas, and minor damage. We have yet to confirm word of any major damage or injuries but we will be monitoring theseMore >>
A National Weather Service survey team says a small EF-1 tornado hit Carthage, Missouri on Sunday night. Crews were in clean-up mode this morning.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:14:53 GMT
News release issued by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office On Monday, May 20th, 2013, at approximately 10:45 a.m., the Baxter Springs Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were conductingMore >>
On Monday, May 20th, 2013, at approximately 10:45 a.m., the Baxter Springs Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were conducting surveillance on a home, where the Baxter Springs Police had received information that Oklahoma Prison Escapee Lloyd E. Wilson, age 47, was hiding out.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:29:32 GMT
From the office of the Better Business Bureau: The Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa is warning both businesses and residents to use caution whenMore >>
Some people might be dealing with tree damage, electrical issues or damage to roofs and siding. Storms like these often attract traveling workers commonly known as "storm chasers" or "travelers" offering their services. BBB urges consumers to use caution when dealing with these companies, as many of them are not reputable.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:49:39 GMT
Decades of dedication to Catholic education are coming to an end this year for two teachers at St. Mary's Elementary School in Joplin. Today a farewell reception was held for retiring 1st grade teacherMore >>
Decades of dedication to Catholic education are coming to an end this year for two teachers at St. Mary's Elementary School in Joplin.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:46:28 GMT
Peace Lutheran Church was destroyed in the May 22nd 2011 tornado, since service had been held at Bethany Presbyterian Church. On the third Sunday of May more than a hundred attended the 1st service atMore >>
Peace Lutheran Church was destroyed in the May 22nd 2011 tornado, since service had been held at Bethany Presbyterian Church.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:43:06 GMT
Since the 2011 tornado, different faiths have come together today, those groups of various religions met again. This was the third inter-faith service held since the tornado but the goal is to send aMore >>
Since the 2011 tornado, different faiths have come together today, those groups of various religions met again.More >>
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