Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:17:52 GMT
News release issued by Via Christi Health: Via Christi Health, like other health care organizations nationwide, is experiencing financial challenges as a result of declining hospital and physician visitMore >>
Hospital officials say one reason for fewer patients may be new insurance plans with higher deductibles. Via Christi in Pittsburg says it'll first be looking at ways to cut costs without layoffs, although the layoffs are a certainty.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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:51:11 GMT
To help the people of Moore, Oklahoma: Text "redcross" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. https://www.redcross.org/ Donate to The Salvation Army Oklahoma Disaster Relief. CallMore >>
From volunteering with the American Red Cross, to buying a t-shirt or taking donations to area churches, here are ways you can help... More >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:43:09 GMT
The community of Moore, Oklahoma is experiencing the kind of devastation Joplin saw two years ago. Responders from Joplin quickly reacted, taking what they've already learned in the past to Moore on MondayMore >>
The images coming out of Moore, Oklahoma look all too familiar for Joplin and Duquesne residents. Joplin officials want the City of Moore to know that they are not alone, and we are there for them.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:45:25 GMT
Residents in Ottawa County, Oklahoma pick up the pieces after trained spotters report a tornado touching down Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service trained spotters reported a tornadoMore >>
According to the National Weather Service trained spotters reported a tornado at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, located about eight miles south of Quapaw, Oklahoma. NWS says the report is preliminary until surveyors assess the damage to determine the strength and path.More >>
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Recently Mentioned Monday April 23 Downstream Summer Concert Series schedule Monday April 16 Play therapy through the Alliance of Southwest Missouri: 417-782-9899. Community HOPE Conference to beMore >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:11:05 GMT
News release from the American Red Cross, Southern Missouri Region: The American Red Cross volunteers opened several cases for disaster relief Seneca and Taney County overnight and are continuing to respondMore >>
If you are interested in volunteering, we ask at the request of the local Emergency Management in Oklahoma that you not self-deploy. This can cause delays in the current efforts which are search, rescue and recovery...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:14:02 GMT
News release issued by the Department of Homeland Security: "Tomorrow, May 22, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Oklahoma to meet with state and local officials and ensureMore >>
On Wednesday, during the 2nd Annual Day of Remembrance of the Joplin tornado, the Secretary of Homeland Security will present the 2012 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience to Jane Cage, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, and the citizens of Joplin.More >>
A Joplin business owner says vandals who struck over the weekend forced him to shut down for two days amid an estimated $37,000 in damage and theft.More >>
A Joplin business owner says vandals who struck over the weekend forced him to shut down for two days amid an estimated $37,000 in damage and theft.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:24 GMT
The creator of the restore heart bandage logo is replicating the Restore Joplin tee shirts as Restore Moore tee shirts - 100% of the proceeds going to assist those affected in Moore, Oklahoma. EventuallyMore >>
Since the Joplin tornado $250,000 has been raised and given away at the local level simply by selling tee shirts. Now, the creator of the restore heart bandage logo is replicating the "Restore Joplin" tee as "Restore Moore", with 100% of the proceeds going to assist those affected in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
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