News Topic - Tornado

Developing News: Church Destroyed By May Tornado Being Rebuilt
It's been six months since a tornado ripped through Damascus in Van Buren County. And the town is still re-building.
Today's THV - KTHV  –  Nov 14, 2008 3:13 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Arkansas: Little Rock

Trail network is on path to recovery
Three years after a tornado tore them apart, the trails in the woods next to Angel Mounds are open and being used by hikers and bikers. Professionals and volunteers have cleared and maintained trails, bridges and connectors linking more than three miles of hiking and biking paths.
CourierPress.com  –  Nov 14, 2008 06:07 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Indiana: Evansville

New Owners Of Tornado-Ravaged Complex Plan Overhaul
The new owners of the Falcon Point Apartments take possession of the complex and promise community leaders to restore the tornado-damaged units.
TheIndyChannel.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 11:41 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Indiana: Indianapolis

Tornado-Prone State Rankings
The company VorTek, LLC, which produces tornado threat software, has released its annual list of the most tornado prone states. Nebraska and Iowa rank fifth and sixth respectively.
WOWT.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 9:54 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Nebraska: Omaha

Neighbors are speaking out in Chapman why Extreme Makeover Home Edition made the right choice
Millions of Americans will tune in to the town of Chapman because of a national tv show. A Fort Riley soldier, Patrick Tutwiler, who was wounded in Iraq, was chosen for Extreme Makeover Home Edition after his family lost their home in the June 11th tornado. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why ... more »
49abcnews.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 8:37 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Kansas: Topeka

Students make art after tragedy at Angel Mounds
Some University of Evansville art students are taking debris left from the Nov. 6th tornado and creating a meaningfull image out of it.
WFIE - 14  –  Nov 13, 2008 8:16 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Indiana: Evansville

Parkersburg small businesses receive $60,000
Seven small Parkersburg businesses will be receiving aid to help in rebuilding efforts following the tornado that tore through town last May.
KWWL TV  –  Nov 13, 2008 3:50 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Iowa: Cedar Rapids-Waterloo

Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Missouri
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and a tornado during the period of September 11-24, 2008.
The White House  –  Nov 13, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in U.S. News

Arkansans warned about nighttime tornado threat
As we enter another severe weather season a new report shines a light on a problem all our weather warning devices can't stop 100 percent. We're talking about deaths from...
FOX16.com  –  Nov 13, 2008 03:48 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Arkansas: Little Rock

Tornado responders win state award
On Thursday two eastern Iowa emergency agencies will be recognized for their response to the Parkersburg tornado.
KWWL TV  –  Nov 13, 2008 12:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Local: Iowa: Cedar Rapids-Waterloo