Convoy of Hope in Springfield has released a short documentary to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Joplin, Missouri EF ...

The deadliest tornado in modern U.S. history devastated Joplin, Missouri, 15 years ago, causing an estimated $2.8 billion in damage, killing 161 and injuring 1,000.

Photographs from The Star’s archives document the destruction, resilience and hope the community would draw on to rebuild.

Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers ...

A man who will soon attempt a world record makes a stop in Joplin.

On May 22, 2011, the deadliest tornado to strike the United States in half a century roared into the heart of Joplin, Mo., ...

The tornado missed where we were by about 4 blocks. I started about 22nd and Main Street and began working east helping ...

3:13 a.m. Pulsing alarms. NOAA weather alert: TORNADO WARNING! TAKE IMMEDIATE SHELTER! Without hesitation, the family awakened from their sleep, grabbed wallets, smartphones, car keys and hurriedly ...

Nearly one year after a tornado devastated north St. Louis, the city has received no funding from a federal program that has directed billions to other major American disaster zones, and a review of ...

DUQUESNE, Mo. — The city of Duquesne will cut the ribbon for its Memorial Park at 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, which is the 15th anniversary of the May 22, 2011 tornado. A total of 161 people were killed in ...

April and May are peak tornado season in the Ozarks, and Missouri ranks 4th for the most tornadoes in 2026 so far with 41 tornado reports. Arkansas has had significantly fewer tornado reports at 18 ...