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

Joplin, MO. (KOLR) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Jasper County on Friday, causing damage across parts of Joplin. According to storm survey crews, ...

The City of Joplin is now strengthening its policy on sounding storm sirens after severe weather overnight. Sirens did not sound when a tornado touched down around midnight near West 1st Street and ...

This tree fully splintered at the Casey’s at Zora and Range Line Road. The tree wasn’t blocking traffic or causing any problems for drivers. Last night, there were wind speeds of up to 55mph at the ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Recent heavy rain closed part of a local biking hotspot. Momentum Bike Park in Joplin even received some of Mother Nature’s wrath Friday night. High winds topple trees in Joplin area ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — As high winds roared through the area, they knocked down plenty of trees. High winds topple trees in Joplin area Flooding alert issued by Oronogo Police for D highway Webb City High ...