Storm sirens leave some gaps in coverage

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. - Storm sirens are one way of finding out if severe weather is on the way, but emergency managers say families shouldn't rely on them as their sole means of being warned about an approaching storm. Many communities place sirens in areas where they can notify people who may be outside and not have access to a television or radio. Matt May, Johnson County's emergency ...

Families try to find loved ones in Moore

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two Kansas City women were relieved to finally hear from family in Moore, Okla., after Monday's devastating tornado. Pam Francis was worried about her cousins who live in Moore. Minutes seemed like hours, and it wasn't until hours after the devastation that she did get a message they were okay -- and even added a new little one to the family. "They are in the ...

How you can help tornado victims

Churches said the best way to give right now is money. While many denominations train volunteers regularly to be prepared to help at any time, they said money is the fastest and easiest way to help in the aftermath. They said donated dollars move fast, so victims can quickly get what they ...

Oklahoma storm puts spotlight on local school safety

Students at two elementary schools hit hard by the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday said they ran for cover in hallways and bathroom stalls because they didn't have safe rooms like many Oklahoma schools ...

Chiefs Kick Off a New Week of OTAs

The Kansas City Chiefs were back outside for the start of another week of OTAs on Tuesday. We're roughly two months away from training camp, yet the mood and sounds at practice feel like it's already late July. The team's defense has been as advertised throughout the OTAs, including Pro Bowl ...