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Oklahoma tornado debris in Ozarks just a rumor?

By Melody Pettit — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:00 CDT

By now you’ve seen how much damage the Oklahoma tornado’s 200mph winds caused but were they strong enough to blow debris all the way to Ozarks?

KSPR's Joanna Small reports on difficulty getting to damage in Moore, OK

Joanna Small and Brandon Foster — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:14:00 CDT

Her first night in Moore, KSPR's Joanna Small discovers how tight security in and around the damaged areas is.

Moore, Oklahoma's population is steadily growing as more and more volunteers from all over the country are coming to help any way they can.

Road rage gunfight in north Springfield injures woman

by Joe Daues, KSPR News — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:00 CDT

North National shut down as police look for evidence

SPRINGFIELD, Mo Springfield police are looking for three suspects after a shooting on north National sent a woman to the hospital.

Plan is key when preparing for storms, especially if there is no sanctioned shelter

Mary Moloney, KSPR News Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:00 CDT

The Laclede County Emergency Manager said he wants to give Lebanon a storm shelter

LEBANON, Mo. -- The city of Lebanon has no city-sanctioned storm shelters. When severe weather strikes, the Laclede County Emergency Manager warned, people need to be ready.

Strong winds and heavy rains pound parts of Hickory County

by Jonah Kaplan, KSPR News — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:00 CDT

Sheriff Raymond Tipton says storms knock down nearly 50 large trees; homes and businesses sustain damage

WHEATLAND, Mo -- KSPR's team coverage of the Tornadoes in the Heartland includes a closer look at the damage here in the Ozarks.

Breaking News: Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner resigns following arrest

By: The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:00 CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of the state's investment portfolio.

SBA offering help in eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April

By Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:57 CDT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April.

UA system president recommends schools opt out of law allowing concealed handguns on campus

By Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:52:02 CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The president of the University of Arkansas system is recommending its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.

Walmart pledges $1M for Moore tornado recovery; company still checking on workers

By Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:04 CDT

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore.

Oklahoma tornado damage likely to exceed Joplin: commissioner

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:32:02 CDT

MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - The damage from Monday's tornado in a suburb of Oklahoma City is likely to exceed that caused by the 2011 twister in Joplin, Missouri, that killed 161 people, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak said.