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Ft. Leonard Wood breaks ground on 160 new homes
dhodges@ky3.comFORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- A tornado last New Year's Eve destroyed part of the housing here for military members and their families. The Army decided it wanted to exceed the challenge of just rebuilding by adding even more homes on the fort. "If we...Tags: New Year's Day, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes
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Owner of love letter lost in Joplin tornado debris is found near Wasola
jscherder@ky3.comWASOLA, Mo. -- So many memories were lost in the Joplin tornado, but at least one piece of history was found and returned to its rightful owner. While on an investigation, an Ava police officer was handed a letter found in the debris from the Joplin...Tags: Weddings, Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Tornadoes
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Tornado survivors in Greensburg offer some advice for survivors in Joplin
pmorehouse@ky3.com; cerwin@ky3.comGREENSBURG, Kan. – This town has been continually rebuilding since a massive tornado obliterated most of it four years ago. Recently, some of the people here talked about the ups and downs of starting over. Barren lots, fractured foundations,...Tags: Joplin (Jasper, Missouri), Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Human Interest, Renovation
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Man from Joplin reunites with volunteers who pulled him from tornado debris
cplein@ky3.comMOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- They didn't think he'd live. Doctors considered pulling the plug. Then he was told his right eye would be blind and he'd never use his right hand again. But Mark Lindquist, 51, has a spirit to thrive, thanks to being found in time....Tags: Missouri, Disasters and Accidents, Mount Vernon, Natural Disasters, Health
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In Joplin, like other Midwest towns, human spirit prevails after tornado destruction
pmorehouse@ky3.com; cerwin@ky3.comJOPLIN, Mo. -- It's been just more than three months since about a third of this city was wiped out by the most powerful category of tornado – an EF-5. As people recover from it, they’ve discovered they share a bond with other Midwest...Tags: Joplin (Jasper, Missouri), Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Metal and Mineral, Building Material
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National Weather Service: Some Joplin residents ignored tornado warning on May 22
areynolds@ky3.comJOPLIN, Mo.-- According to a report released Tuesday, local authorities responded effectively to the tornado here on May 22, but there's always room for improvement, especially when it comes to telling people that they must take cover now. The National...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, Entertainment, Tornadoes, Weather Statistics
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Storm shelter coming to a school near you
jscherder@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo -- School was out when the Joplin tornado hit and graduation just ended. Had classes been in session, the loss of life and destruction would've been mind-boggling. The school had no shelter on campus. The Joplin School District was...Tags: Westport, Disasters and Accidents, Natural Disasters, FEMA, Tornadoes
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Unique jobs program keeps hospital employees from Joplin on various payrolls
jscherder@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The mass destruction by the tornado in Joplin on May 22, left more than 2,000 people without places to work. A major hospital, the Walmart store and other businesses were all gone in seconds. St. John's Regional Medical Center...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Environmental Issues, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Natural Disasters, Employees
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Finding inspiration out of tragedy -- Joplin School Orchestra rebuilds after losing everything
jscherder@ky3.comJOPLIN, Mo -- For more than ten years the Missouri State Symphony Orchestra has hosted concerts featuring local high school string orchestras. This year is special. It is the first time the concert has been used as a fundraiser. The Joplin Orchestra...Tags: High Schools, Schools, Music, Tripoli (Libya), Arts and Culture
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Joplin retailers make headway toward rebuilding, reopening after tornado
mlandis@ky3.comJOPLIN, Mo. - The next few weeks will bring new grand openings of businesses that had to rebuild after the Joplin tornado. The May 22nd tornado wiped away more than 500 businesses, and left 5,000 people without a place to work. Reconstruction...Tags: The Home Depot, Business, Natural Disasters, Tornadoes, Joplin Tornado (2011)
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