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.More>>
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 >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:01:07 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:21:47 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,More >
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.More >
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department. More >
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:12 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:12:48 GMT
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kansas City and counties to the south and east until 10 p.m. Monday. Sunday's tornadoes was one of several that touched down Sunday in the nation'sMore >
Authorities are assessing the damage after severe storms pummeled west-central Missouri near the towns of Warrensburg, Sedalia and Knob Noster.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:30:35 GMT
A possible explosive device was reported at a Kansas City charter school Monday afternoon.Police are on the scene at Benjamin Banneker Charter School at 64th Street and Rockhill Road. Someone spotted whatMore >
A possible explosive device was reported at a Kansas City charter school Monday afternoon.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:15:08 GMT
Editor's note: Because of the danger she still faces, KCTV5 has concealed the identity of the woman at the center of this story. She has agreed to use the name "Sue". Online attacks launched to destroyMore >
Online attacks launched to destroy the reputations and lives of former boyfriends and girlfriends is happening more and more these days. KCTV5 examines the painful and sometimes frightening consequences of cyber revenge.More >
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.More >
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.More >
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:12:22 GMT
Passengers on a party bus ended up in the hospital early Sunday morning after a wreck. The crash happened about 3 a.m. on U.S. Highway 71 near Swope Parkway. An ambulance took several passengers to anMore >
A night out on the town ended with several people suffering minor injuries after a party bus crashed.More >
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...More >
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. He describes the devastation that he saw.More >
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. A gas station he had just passed was destroyed by the tornado. More >
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. He describes the devastation that he saw.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
Storms passed Monday, but an isolated storm or shower could occur Tuesday. KCTV5 Chief Meteorologist Chris Suchan has details in your StormTrack 5 forecast.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
Partly cloudy skies on Monday with a 40% t-storm chance during the afternoon/evening, especially east and south of Kansas City. The biggest threat for severe t-storms on Monday will be in northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas, southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.More >
