Steven Weersing, 16, took one of his last rides around Children's Mercy Hospital before heading home. He's been at the hospital since May's Joplin tornado and doctors are calling him a walking miracle.
On May, 22, 2011, the city of Joplin, MO took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado with winds greater than 200 mph. Here's a look back at that historic storm. More >>
On May, 22, 2011, the city of Joplin took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado with winds greater than 200 mph. Here's a look back at that historic storm through the eyes of Missouri resident
Many event are being held around Joplin, MO on the 1-year anniversary of the EF-5 tornado. The Day of Unity consists of groundbreakings, walks, dedications and more.More >>
Many event are being held around Joplin, MO on the 1-year anniversary of the EF-5 tornado. The Day of Unity consists of groundbreakings, walks, dedications and more. More >>
A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit Joplin, MO, the images remain indelible. Thousands of flattened homes and businesses, 161 dead after the May 22, 2011, twister that packed winds of more than 200 mph.More >>
A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit Joplin, MO, the images remain indelible. Thousands of flattened homes and businesses, 161 dead after the May 22, 2011, twister that packed winds of more than 200 mph.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:18:06 GMT
Madison County deputies say four teenagers were shot at a high school graduation party early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened just after midnight at a home on Michael Drive. A partygoer told WAFFMore >>
Madison County deputies are looking for the person who shot four teenagers at a high school graduation party early Wednesday morning. More >>
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:14:07 GMT
As reports emerge from Moore, Oklahoma, that nation has learned that schools caught the full impact of Monday's EF-5 tornado.Alabamians have also seen their share of devastation. Eight students died atMore >>
Tuesday, reporter Karen Church investigated how Alabama's newest schools, like Concord Elementary, are being designed to save lives. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:29:04 GMT
For months, concerns had been raised about the welfare of Lucas Webb. Born Jan. 3, 2008, Lucas knew much pain and suffering in his four short years. More >>
State records released Monday show how Missouri social workers failed to adequately pursue allegations of abuse involving a preschooler. Lucas Webb, 4, would die five days after the state closed the abuse investigation.More >>
By Josh Levs, CNN updated 1:24 PM EDT, Tue May 21, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSTeachers tore through the rubble to save screaming students7 children died -- some of them drowned in the basement"I had toMore >>
It was the end of the school day. The kids at Plaza Towers Elementary School were stuffing their backpacks, looking forward to going home, playing with friends, eating snacks.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:02:38 GMT
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Knob Noster on Monday afternoon.The EF-1 tornado had winds of 86 to 109 mph. A team from Pleasant Hill reviewed the damage andMore >>
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Knob Noster on Monday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:50:06 GMT
Shawnee police searched along westbound Interstate 70 in Kansas City, KS, Tuesday afternoon, looking for a gun used in a murder that occurred three years ago. Captain Bill Hisle with the Shawnee PoliceMore >>
Shawnee police searched along westbound Interstate 70 in Kansas City, KS, Tuesday afternoon, looking for a gun used in a murder that occurred three years ago.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:32:46 GMT
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The penalty phase of Arias' trial was set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.More >>
Jodi Arias told the jury that she "never meant to cause Travis so much pain" and that she would contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live.More >>
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