Tornado levels Joplin
DEAR READER: Covering the Joplin tornado a moving, life-changing experience
It's difficult to express the magnitude of the disaster through words and pictures. To get the full scope, you have to be there.
Restaurants raise funds for victims of tornado in Joplin
Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar, D. Rowe’s and Harpo’s planned special events that will give their customers a chance to help.
Jamie McMurray to honor Joplin during Coca-Cola 600
The Sprint Cup driver plans to return to his hometown to assist victims of the tornado. His No. 1 Chevrolet will sport "Joplin, Mo." in the Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 in tribute.
PHOTO GALLERY: Joplin rebuilds and recovers after tornado
Joplin residents adjust to life after the devastating tornado, while beginning the arduous process of rebuilding their home.
Death toll from Joplin tornado rises to 132
Authorities said they believed many of the missing were alive and safe but simply hadn't been in touch with friends and family, in part because cell phone service has been spotty. There are still 156 people unaccounted for in the tally.
Joplin Chamber: 4,000 jobs affected by tornado
Joplin's largest employers were destroyed by the tornado, but the city is determined to retain jobs.
UPDATE: Search for tornado's missing finds few amid debris
On Thursday, the state said 232 people are still considered "unaccounted for" in Joplin, and that some of those are among the 126 people killed by the storm.
UPDATE: First person on Joplin missing list found alive
The search continues for those on the Joplin missing list. Authorities believe most people on the list are alive but haven't been able to get in touch with family and friends.
Missouri governor waives fees for replacement documents
Gov. Nixon signed three orders that will aid victims of the Joplin tornado.
List released of 232 still missing after tornado hit Joplin
A list of names of people who are still missing was released Thursday morning and has been posted online. Officials said 232 people are unaccounted for.
'Tornado Alley' reactor not fully twister-proof
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission deemed equipment and storage areas at the Wolf Creek nuclear plant, which is 150 miles from Joplin, un-secure weeks before the Joplin tornado.
First person on Joplin missing list alive
Sally Adams, 75, was found with her cat Thursday. She was the first person named on the list of people who have been missing in Joplin since a tornado struck on Sunday.
Joplin school district begins recovery process
The Joplin school district has located all staff and most of its students. Repairs began today on one middle school, with more to follow.
Tornado-ravaged towns offer Joplin rebuilding models
Cities such as Stockton and Pierce City show there's hope after tragedy, especially with hard work and federal aid.
Replacement for destroyed Joplin hospital to open by Sunday
Joplin hospital owners said a temporary replacement for St. John's Regional Medical Center, which was destroyed by the tornado that tore through the city, will be set up by Sunday.
Duquesne also hit by Joplin storm
More than $1 million raised locally through social media-based effort
The fund drive began with a Facebook group called “Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery," which Brent Beshore, owner of Museao, created Sunday night.
Dispatch from Joplin: Pitching in
The resilience of the tornado survivors is encouraging and inspiring. Even in times of great loss, much can be gained from witnessing such horrific events.
UPDATE: Tornado shows problem with Missouri Rainy Day Fund
Gov. Nixon does not plan to use Missouri's Rainy Day fund to finance Joplin tornado aid.
Tornado highlights state's Rainy Day Fund issues
Half of Missouri's $500 million reserve fund can be used for emergencies, but the state has been reluctant to use it because of budget difficulties. Money used has to be repaid within three years, and some government leaders think the time allotment should be extended.
