The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Monday, June 03, 2013  Severe storms over in East and South, but more rain and winds coming; Oklahoma death toll up to 13

Friday, May 24, 2013  Seven mid-Missouri veterans headed to Moore, Okla., Friday afternoon to help with tornado relief efforts.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Despite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 people killed in the tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, including 10 children

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A disaster expert from the University of Missouri shared with KRCG 13 how you can help your child cope with graphic, tragic pictures of the devastation in Oklahoma.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Game delayed right before first pitch.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Violent thunderstorms leave 13 dead in central US, days after Joplin tornado

Friday, April 15, 2011  Story updated: Death toll rises to nine, photos added