View from afar

At least one reported dead as tornadoes hammer Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A tornado half a mile wide struck near Oklahoma City on Sunday, part of a massive storm front that hammered the central...

3 big issues before Springfield City Council on Monday: Walmart, Heer's, pot

SPRINGFIELD -- Three big issues will go before Springfield City Council during Monday's meeting.

Tornado Watch issued for southwest, central Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of southwest and central Missouri...

Video: Who's at risk for severe weather Sunday, Monday

Most Ark. colleges opting out of law allowing concealed handguns on campus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — So far, no Arkansas colleges or universities are permitting faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns...

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner remains jailed on federal charge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner remains in custody in the Pulaski County Jail on a federal charge.