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Storm Chaos Leaves One Dead, Millions at Risk

April 28, 2026

A man from Kent County in Michigan lost his life when a tree toppled on him during a sudden thunderstorm, officials reported. The victim was 39 years old and had been outside with friends when strong winds knocked several trees over. He tried to warn others before the fall, possibly saving lives. T

weather

15 years on: How the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak reshaped Alabama and storm safety

April 28, 2026

April 27, 2011 remains a date tied forever to destruction and heartbreak across Alabama and the southern United States. On that single day, 240 lives were lost in Alabama alone when a barrage of tornadoes tore through cities and rural areas alike. While the storms technically began two days earlier,

weather

Morning storms leave a trail of damage across Mid-Missouri

April 28, 2026

Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th

entertainment

A One‑Man Show Turns a Small Town’s Dark Past Into Theatre

April 27, 2026

The new play “Kenrex” takes the story of Ken Rex McElroy, a violent outlaw who ruled Skidmore, Missouri, and the day he was shot dead in front of dozens of witnesses. The production opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and is performed by Jack Holden, who has already earned an Olivier Award for a Lon

science

Louisiana’s New Science Hub Brings Hope to Every Community

April 27, 2026

Louisiana has launched a bold science program that unites its leading medical schools and hospitals into one collaborative network. The idea is simple: use research to improve health for all residents, especially those in rural areas who previously had little chance to join clinical trials. The c

sports

Brendan Sorsby’s Gamble: A Quarterback’s Crisis and the NCAA’s Watchful Eye

April 27, 2026

Brendan Sorsby, once hailed as the top transfer in college football and a potential NFL star, has stepped away from Texas Tech to enter a treatment program for gambling addiction. The decision came after the university announced that he would take an indefinite leave of absence, citing a need for pr

politics

Court Battle Over Roundup Could Change Thousands of Lawsuits

April 27, 2026

A man from St. Louis once sprayed a herbicide called Roundup on sidewalks to tidy up his neighborhood. Years later he was diagnosed with blood cancer and a Missouri jury said the weed‑killer caused his illness. They awarded him $1. 25 million, a decision that now faces the U. S. Supreme Court. The

politics

Bayer Faces Supreme Court on Big Roundup Lawsuit Fight

April 27, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer AG’s attempt to stop thousands of lawsuits that say the company did not warn people about Roundup’s cancer risk. Bayer wants federal pesticide rules to block state‑law claims like the one that earned a Missouri jury $1. 25 million for John Durnell, who says gl

weather

Storm Surge: Midwest Faces New Tornado Threat

April 27, 2026

A fresh wave of severe weather is set to hit the Midwest, with a high chance of powerful tornadoes that could reach EF‑3 strength or beyond. The forecast covers most of Illinois and stretches into parts of Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Over 40 million people could be at risk from damag

entertainment

Michael Keaton Shakes Up the Steelers Draft Night

April 27, 2026

The night of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh was turned on its head when Michael Keaton, a lifelong supporter of the local team, appeared on stage to announce the Steelers’ pick. Keaton grew up in Kennedy Township near Pittsburgh before moving to Los Angeles, where he launched a career that includes