Missouri and Illinois have few state regulations directly related to tornado safety. Some elected officials are now questioning whether current building requirements are enough to protect residents from powerful storms.
The Missouri National Guard reports four of its soldiers stole electronics from a Wal-Mart store while helping recovery efforts after last year's tornado…
Missouri National Guard members have been disciplined for looting in Joplin after the massive tornado.But the guard has refused to release information…
Will be updated.Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has opened a day of remembrance in Joplin by honoring tornado survivors, medical workers and volunteers who've…
KSMU's Missy Shelton contributed reporting for this story.A commencement address from President Barack Obama capped a difficult year for the Joplin High…
Federal court sides with Quinn in pay disputeA federal appeals court has sided with Illinois governor Pat Quinn over canceled pay raises due to thousands…