storm damage

Numerous homes are without power across Moniteau County after a round of storms came through the area Sunday afternoon.

Destructive tornadoes have hit states such as Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana this season as activity shifts east. Meanwhile, scientists say dry and hot weather in the Great Plains brought on by climate change could be slowing the number of tornadoes there.

This is the fifth request for federal assistance following major damage from spring storms. The previous four were approved.

The bills now go Gov. Mike Kehoe, who is expected to sign all of them.

If the House does not make any changes to the legislation, the bills could pass the entire legislature on Wednesday.

A line of thunderstorms moved through mid-Missouri Tuesday afternoon and wiped out power for more than 2,000 residences in Columbia.

While the legislation containing storm relief and the stadium funding both passed committee, some senators have already expressed concern over the bills.

Utility crews are working to restore power in parts of Kansas and Missouri after strong storms swept through, bringing wind gusts that downed lines.A…

Thousands of Mid-Missourians are without power this morning and people are assessing damage after a severe thunderstorm tore through the area late last…