KSMU News

Sense of Community: The Science Behind What Causes 'Tornado Alley'

jlm97 — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:24:45 +0000

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.or this Sense of Community report, we look at the science behind what makes one geographical area more prone to severe thunderstorms and tornados than another. Jennifer Moore reports.

Joplin Health Officials Finding Lead Contamination in Tornado Zone Soil

jlm97 — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:49:48 +0000

Joplin health officials are finding lead contamination in the soil throughout the tornado zone. They believe the tornado -- and Joplin's rich history as a lead mining town -- are to blame. KSMU's Jennifer Moore has this Sense of Community Report from Joplin.

Convoy of Hope Gives Away Keys to First ‘Green’ Home in Joplin

scb115 — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:57:40 +0000

Convoy of Hope is teaming up with other organizations to give away a newly built green home to one of the victims of the Joplin tornado. Tuesday is the one year anniversary of the tornado, which killed 161 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. KSMU’s Shannon Bowers has the story.