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Mizzou softball seeks College World Series return

By Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:01:59 CDT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri softball team hopes its NCAA Super Regional rematch with Washington ends with a return to the Women's College World Series after a one-year absence.

Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff on Saturday to honor fallen Missouri soldier

edited news release — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:20:00 CDT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on May 25 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Sergeant First Class Trenton L. Rhea. Sergeant First Class Rhea, age 33, of Kansas City, was a soldier in the United States Army serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He died on May 15 while serving his country in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

Convenience store customer stops early-morning armed robbery

By Chris Brewer, web editor — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:00 CDT

Police say a customer at a convenience store in west Springfield foiled an armed robbery attempt there early this morning.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Police say a customer at a convenience store in west Springfield foiled an armed robbery attempt there early this morning.

Ozark moving forward with plans for FEMA shelter after Oklahoma and Joplin

Sheena Elzie — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:28:00 CDT

The Christian county commissioner says the two disasters highlight the reason the community needs a FEMA safe shelter there.

OZARK, Mo. - The tornado tragedies in Joplin and now Oklahoma serve as a sad reminder in Ozark. The Christian county commissioner says the two disasters highlight the reason the community needs a FEMA safe shelter there.

Woman who survived Joplin survives Moore in a culvert

Joanna Small and Brandon Foster — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:00 CDT

After a bank turned them away, Joplin native Katie Ratliff and her boyfriend rode out the Moore EF5 tornado in a culvert.

Not many people can say they've survived an EF-5 tornado, but one woman can say she's survived two. She was in Joplin exactly two years ago Wednesday and in Moore, Oklahoma, two days ago.

Joplin remembers victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado

By Melody Pettit — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:32:00 CDT

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The City of Joplin held a ceremony on the second anniversary of the tornado which killed 161 people and injured more than 900.

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a $20 Million Investment to Support Economic Disaster Recovery in Joplin, Missouri

Edited News Release — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:28:00 CDT

WASHINGTON — Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award a $20 million grant to Joplin, Missouri, to assist with the city’s economic recovery following a significant tornado in 2011. The grant will help fund the redevelopment of Joplin’s 20 th Street corridor. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Matt Erskine participated in a city-organized event in Cunningham Park today, along with other federal and local officials, to commemorate the second anniversary of the tornado’s touchdown.

2 years after tornado, Joplin businesses rebuild

Mary Moloney, KSPR News Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:00 CDT

For many, the rebuilding process is a signal of strength for the Joplin community

JOPLIN, Mo. -- For more than half a century, Dude's Donut Shop served up sweet treats to the people of Joplin. Inside the shop, the strong aroma of pastries fills your nostrils. Dozens upon dozens of donuts drip with glaze.

Federal court records: 2 men sentenced to home confinement in Arkansas election fraud case

By Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:48:51 CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation.

Watching for Weekend Rain

Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:00 CDT

It was a gorgeous Wednesday with temperatures in the 70's and we will be doing the same thing again tomorrow. Plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70's are expected on Thursday.