Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

2 hours, 45 minutes ago  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Today at 8:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  After a record low temps Tuesday morning, above average temps return Wednesday

Saturday, May 11, 2013  With all the outdoor activities this weekend, the umbrella will be a good thing to keep handy.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Winter snowstorm pummels Midwest, heads toward nation's capital and Mid-Atlantic states

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Are some Midlands counties "warned" better than others?

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  All in the name of research.