The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says the Wednesday night tornado that struck Jefferson City appears to be an EF-3 but eye witness accounts could raise that category. NWS St. ...
Read More »‘Catastrophic’ tornado hits Jefferson City, other Missouri communities
A major and catastrophic tornado has hit Missouri’s capital, Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Parson has issued a state-wide emergency saying that at least 13 tornadoes have touched down causing widespread destruction and ...
Read More »3 storm tips that will keep you alive
This week is the anniversary of the devastating tornado that leveled much of Joplin, Mo. And this year, spring weather is causing havoc with historic flooding and tornadoes. What storm tips can ...
Read More »Kansas City may see severe storms this weekend
Kansas and Missouri could see a severe weather outbreak over the next few days. The storms then move across the central United States next week, bringing the threat of tornadoes, large hail ...
Read More »Congress to debate flood disaster relief for Missouri, other states
The U.S. House is expected to bring up a $17 billion federal disaster relief package this week that involves helping Midwestern farmers, including in Missouri. Northern Missouri Republican Congressman Sam Graves tells ...
Read More »Area families find 2,400 morel mushrooms in a weekend
Folks looking for morel mushrooms are having an epic season thanks to the abundance of rain. Two families in Warrensburg, Mo had an impressive haul over the weekend and found more than ...
Read More »Landscaping tips for Spring
Put your sweaters and blankets away and dig deep into your drawer to find your landscaping clothes. It is time to feel the warm sunshine and get your hands dirty. Add these ...
Read More »Don’t die before your time – find your purpose and bring forth new life
As we enter spring, the time of year when all of God’s creation is bringing forth new life, I take pause and ponder, what if one of God’s creations said “No! I ...
Read More »Flood emergency growing as rivers top banks
Governor Mike Parson is urging Missourians to use caution around floodwater as Missouri’s rivers and streams begin cresting flood stage in some communities. The Missouri Emergency Management Agency is now being assisted ...
Read More »Tornado season kicks off early with 23 dead in Alabama
A tornado killed at least 23 people in southeast Alabama on March 3, part of a powerful storm system, which ravaged the Southeast and unleashed other tornadoes. “Unfortunately our toll, as far ...
Read More »Region at risk for higher Spring tornado activity
After a winter that started in the fall and broke several records along the way, now comes a forecast for a stormy spring. Kansas and Missouri are already in tornado alley but ...
Read More »Area may see snow twice this weekend
Will Kansas City get most of its Winter snow in the next week? That’s possible say some forecasters. You wouldn’t think that possible with temps expected to reach the low 60s today. ...
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