Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The Census data shows that Missouri's population grew by about 13,000 to 6,021,988 in the one-year period ending July 1.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The Missouri National Guard says it still has one soldier working in Joplin, 20 months after guard members responded to the devastating tornado that killed 161 people.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  It's been one year since an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Quincy police warn local business about check forgery scam.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  The community of Joplin said goodbye to the hospital that was heavily damaged by the tornado that swept through the town in May 2011.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  A new report says the city of Joplin might not end up with any debt related to the May 22 tornado.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Illinois State Police troopers from District #20 in Pittsfield are collecting monetary donations and toys for their annual Christmas toy drive and the items are going to be donated to the first responders in Joplin.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Insurers have spent about $1.13 billion in claims tied to the Joplin tornado and payouts continue to grow.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Last week, more than ten thousand volunteers converged in Joplin for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. For the first time in the show's history, the goal was to build not one, but seven homes in seven days.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The list of missing in Joplin is down to zero, as everyone has been accounted for, either dead or alive.

Monday, August 08, 2011  I had a feeling this trip would change me and I was right.  Stories of survival gave me chills when I heard them.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Scenes from the Joplin tornado spurred volunteers from all across the country into action.  Some of them are from right here in the Tri-States.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  The total devastation will cost millions of dollars, but every penny you raised went to good use.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Every time the Musolino truck pulls up ... there is something to share, even if it's a hug.