Wednesday, September 26 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-09-26 23:04:15 GMT
It's been nearly seven months since the deadly EF-4 tornado tore through the Harrisburg community.
It's been nearly seven months since the deadly EF-4 tornado tore through the Harrisburg community. And little miracles continue to find their way out of the debris and damage.
Monday, June 4 2012 11:37 PM EDT2012-06-05 03:37:36 GMT
By Arnold Wyrick - bio | email HARRISBURG, IL (KFVS) - It's been just over three months since a deadly F-4 tornado tore through the town of Harrisburg. The storm left hundreds of people homeless, and
It's been just over three months since a deadly F-4 tornado tore through the town of Harrisburg. The storm left hundreds of people homeless, and killed eight.
Friday, June 1 2012 4:01 PM EDT2012-06-01 20:01:30 GMT
The tornado that struck Harrisburg, Illinois on February 29, 2012, has claimed another life. According to Coroner Jerry Doug Watson, the total fatalities related to the tornado now stands at eight victims.
The tornado that struck Harrisburg, Illinois on February 29, 2012, has claimed another life. According to Coroner Jerry Doug Watson, the total fatalities related to the tornado now stands at eight victims.
Tuesday, April 17 2012 4:22 PM EDT2012-04-17 20:22:49 GMT
It's been nearly six weeks since a deadly tornado on February 29 tore through the Harrisburg community. While residents have accomplished a lot towards rebuilding their community, there's still much more to do.
Saturday, March 31 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-03-31 17:41:26 GMT
That was the case in February in Harrisburg, where Hooper monitored strong winds that buffeted the southern Illinois city two days after a tornado killed seven people there.
Tuesday, March 20 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-03-20 23:53:13 GMT
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) will offer free, one-on-one counseling services on Thursday, March 22 to residents of Harrisburg affected by the Feb. 29 tornado.
Monday, March 12 2012 11:07 AM EDT2012-03-12 15:07:43 GMT
Harrisburg Mayor Eric Gregg says he doesn't understand what criteria the Federal Emergency Management Agency used to deny disaster aid to southern Illinois counties ravaged by tornadoes.
Monday, March 12 2012 5:06 AM EDT2012-03-12 09:06:46 GMT
US Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) said Sunday the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s denial of federal funding for the five southern Illinois counties affected by severe storms and tornadoes was unacceptable.
Saturday, March 10 2012 5:06 PM EST2012-03-10 22:06:38 GMT
It's Spring Break week on the SIU campus, but not everyone is hitting the beaches for some fun in the sun. Instead, a group of SIU students and their professor in the School of Architecture are helping tornado victims in Harrisburg rebuild their homes.
Friday, March 9 2012 10:04 PM EST2012-03-10 03:04:14 GMT
The Saline County coroner has confirmed a seventh person has died from injuries sustained in the EF4 tornado on Feb. 29. The man was a retired coal miner. His wife is still in critical condition.
Missouri senators sent a letter to President Barack Obama Friday in support of Gov. Jay Nixon's request for a disaster declaration for 18 counties in the state in the wake of devastating tornadoes, hail, high winds and heavy rain.
Friday, March 9 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-03-09 23:16:39 GMT
Many people are asking how they can help after a preliminary EF4 tornado hit Saline County, Illinois killing six people. One man was killed outside Puxico, Missouri in the storms. Here's how.
Thursday, March 8 2012 3:53 PM EST2012-03-08 20:53:36 GMT
Families affected by the tornado in southern Illinois who are on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can receive replacement food from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Gov. Jay Nixon requested a federal major disaster declaration for the state of Missouri on Wednesday, March 8 because of the tornadoes, hail, high winds and heavy rain that affected several parts of the state last week.
Wednesday, March 7 2012 9:25 AM EST2012-03-07 14:25:55 GMT
On Tuesday the Harrisburg Medical Center got some very good news from the State of Illinois. That's when they received word that the hospital had passed the state's inspection after it was damaged by a tornado.
Tuesday, March 6 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-03-06 19:27:53 GMT
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The group collecting items for storm victims are still in need of food, water and baby supplies. The cutoff date for donations of goods is March 7, but the collection group says monetary contributions will still be welcomed.
Tuesday, March 6 2012 11:06 AM EST2012-03-06 16:06:36 GMT
Staff from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) began documenting damage to homes and businesses from tornadoes that hit southern Illinois on Feb. 29.
Monday, March 5 2012 5:55 PM EST2012-03-05 22:55:05 GMT
Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel authorized 12 counties to be added to the list of counties eligible for emergency 24-hour approvals of low-interest Missouri Linked Deposit Program loans in response to the Feb. 29, Leap Day storms.
Sunday, March 4 2012 1:29 PM EST2012-03-04 18:29:56 GMT
Paid Contractors working in Harrisburg will have to get a paid permit.According to the sheriff's office, all paid contractors, on Monday will need to go the City Clerk's Office to receive a paid contractor
Sunday, March 4 2012 12:25 PM EST2012-03-04 17:25:47 GMT
In an effort to heal some of the scars of Wednesday's deadly E4 tornado, there will be a community worship service Sunday evening at the Davenport Gymnasium at Harrisburg High school.
Saturday, March 3 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-03-03 21:33:22 GMT
The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation Building is being used as a staging area for emergency personnel in the aftermath of Wednesday's deadly tornado."We are so pleased to see the outpouring of
Friday, March 2 2012 6:37 PM EST2012-03-02 23:37:03 GMT
Katie Gaskins has called Harrisburg home for all of her 62 years, and she says she has no doubt the southern Illinois city once nearly wiped off the map by flooding will recover from a deadly tornado.
Friday, March 2 2012 6:30 PM EST2012-03-02 23:30:22 GMT
Property owners with damage from this week's storms should report that damage to their local emergency management agency, and their insurance companies.
Friday, March 2 2012 11:09 AM EST2012-03-02 16:09:09 GMT
Missouri's Governor, Jay Nixon, stressed the importance of preparation, response, repairs and review as he toured damage in Puxico and Oak Ridge on Thursday.
Thursday, March 1 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-03-01 23:21:13 GMT
Weather officials say five tornadoes hit the Heartland causing death and damage Wednesday. The tornado that hit Harrisburg, Illinois packed winds as high as 180 mph.
Thursday, March 1 2012 5:57 PM EST2012-03-01 22:57:07 GMT
Seven people across the Heartland, 13 across the nation have died after at least 35 tornadoes touched down in 24 hours in the Midwest. Five of those tornadoes were in the Heartland. The governors for Missouri and Illinois have issued either emergency or disaster declarations.
Thursday, March 1 2012 5:36 PM EST2012-03-01 22:36:26 GMT
With the recent deadly tornadoes hitting the Heartland, now is the time to prepare your family to know what to do in case you are confronted with such storms.
Thursday, March 1 2012 4:55 PM EST2012-03-01 21:55:48 GMT
The name of the man killed in Puxico Wednesday morning after a tornado moved through the area has been released. A fund has been established for the woman who was in the trailer when him.
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:39 AM EST2012-03-01 15:39:56 GMT
You can drive for miles in Stoddard County and never see damage, but a path left from the strong winds that did blow through, show the wreckage. One family's home was completely destroyed.
Wednesday, February 29 2012 12:15 PM EST2012-02-29 17:15:44 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn directed the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield Wednesday after severe storms and tornadoes that struck Harrisburg and other areas in Southern Illinois.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:31:56 GMT
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Police call him the trigger man in a double family murder, but now authorities are wondering if a Cape Girardeau man had his hand in the transfer of millions of dollars.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:11:51 GMT
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
A man and woman from Jackson face drug charges after a search warrant uncovers what agents call an elaborate meth lab operating inside a home on East Jefferson.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:29:19 GMT
NEW WEST MINISTER, CANADA (WAVE) - A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a class picture. For Anne Belanger, the photo was completely unacceptable. Her son, Miles, was pushed
A second grader with a disability was seemingly shunned during a photo shoot at his elementary school.
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