Natural disasters

According to the Missouri Climate Center, there have been more than 100 reported tornados in Missouri this year, leaving many Missourians in need of help. But the state doesn’t appear to be taking full advantage of a program that could provide food assistance after such natural disasters.

As natural disasters become increasingly more common, some people see harsher impacts. People with disabilities face more challenges, but they are taking back control of their emergency preparedness.

Two months after a major earthquake devastated parts of Papua New Guinea’s highlands, one of the world’s most remote and diverse nations is still…

When a tornado devastated Joplin in spring 2011, South Joplin Christian Church didn’t have a plan.“The reality is that I remember no conversations where…

Regional news coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:FARM-PAC reaffirming endorsement for US Senate candidate Todd AkinMissouri's veto session set for…

An interim committee examining Missouri’s response to natural disasters is holding its final meeting in Jefferson City today.A committee tracking natural…

Natural disasters have cost the state of Missouri $15 million and the state budget director says that tab is still going up.by Matt Evans (Jefferson City,…