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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The previous site was destroyed in an EF-5 twister that also leveled the hospital.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A former Joplin resident has pleaded guilty to disaster fraud for benefits she received after a deadly tornado hit the city in 2011.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The experiment went into effect April 1 and will last through November 30.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is suing a southwest Missouri company for allegedly dumping tornado waste from Joplin into an abandoned mine shaft.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The massive E-F5 tornado killed 161 people and flattened a large swath of the city, destroying thousands of homes and commercial buildings.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) -- Nearly two years after a tornado demolished much of Joplin, acts of generosity are continuing to lighten the burden for residents who lost nearly everything.

Friday, January 11, 2013  State regulators say insurance claims from the May 2011 Joplin tornado are likely to reach $2 billion.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  An insurance company that nearly went under after the Joplin tornado is back in better financial condition.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  A $70 million convention center and a $68 million performing arts complex top the proposed projects Joplin leaders are discussing as part of a master plan guiding the city's recovery from the deadly May 2011 tornado.

Monday, July 09, 2012  A master planner hired to guide Joplin's recovery from the deadly May 2011 tornado plans to present his first slate of projects to city elected leaders Monday night.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Amid the thousands of volunteers who have helped rebuild Joplin since last year's devastating tornado is a group that helps residents recover their emotional health.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The national service group AmeriCorps plans to boost its volunteer force helping Joplin rebuild from the deadly May 2011 tornado.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Missouri National Guard members have been disciplined for looting in Joplin after the massive tornado, but a newspaper says the guard refuses to release details.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Joplin tornado victims relocate to Jefferson City and publish book on their experience of survival.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Several senior centers and area libraries were open to the public to view films documenting the Joplin destruction, and the progress that has been made in the past year.