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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51

Death toll expected to rise

A mile-wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row Monday, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of the Plains and Midwest.

Severe storms crossing Mid-Missouri

Thunderstorms are expected to continue across Mid-Missouri throughout the evening. A tornado watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Officials: ’Multiple fatalities’ in Texas tornado

Officials report a tornado caused “multiple fatalities” as it tore through two neighborhoods of a North Texas town.

Chiefs, Rams make selections

In first round of NFL draft

KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs have a new anchor for their offensive line.

Boston bombing suspect in custody

Boston Police are reporting the second suspect sought in the Monday bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon has been taken into custody.

Shots fired in Mass. as police seek bomb suspect

One of two suspects in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing is dead and a massive manhunt is underway for another, authorities said early Friday.

Day of celebration ‘turns into a terrible tragedy’

JC runner recounts surreal atmosphere after explosions

A Jefferson City man who was running in his fourth Boston Marathon on Monday said he was fortunate he had finished the race an hour before two deadly explosions rocked the area near the finish line.

Missouri's Director of Revenue Resigns

Missouri's Director of Revenue resigned on Monday amid the growing controversy over new practices for people applying for drivers' licenses.

Police search for armed robbery suspects

The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for two suspects in an early morning armed robbery in the lot of Jefferson Bank.

Senate sends 'use tax-fix' to governor

With no dissenting votes, the Missouri Senate this afternoon sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would re-establish local sales taxes on vehicles purchased in other states.

Interim public works director named

Matt Morasch has been named interim public works director following the recent resignation of Director Roger Schwartze.

Area election coverage for April 2, 2013

Access our stories and results from area elections on April 2, 2013.

Three injured Tuesday at Callaway nuclear plant

Three employees at the Callaway Energy Center were injured Tuesday evening while working in the switch yard area of the plant.

Cole County election results

Here are unofficial results from the April 2, 2013, election in Cole County.

Police search for missing Fulton teen

Girl last seen in St. Louis

A Fulton teenager has been reported as missing to the Fulton Police Department 4:30 p.m. Monday. Amjina Michelle Davis, 14, was last seen entering a black sedan of unknown make, year and model on Wyoming Street in St. Louis.