Westboro no-shows at Harrisburg tornado funerals
Westboro Baptist Church protesters did not appear at the Harrisburg funerals despite leader Fred Phelps vowing to protest. Fred Phelps had called the tornado deadly event the wrath of God. Counter demonstrators gathered through Facebook, filling streets near Reed Funeral Chapel First Baptist Church and Sunset Garden Cemetery while singing Amazing Grace.
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Harrisburg Tornado Relief Widespread Community Rally
Les Winkeler describes a weekend of disaster response in Harrisburg after a killer tornado. Volunteers from SIU and local churches helped clear debris and feed victims while residents recount resilience and gratitude toward Midwest solidarity.
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Durbin surveys tornado damage in Harrisburg region
U S Senator Dick Durbin toured Harrisburg and Ridgway after a Wednesday tornado and said disaster declaration is likely. He joined by state and local officials and praised emergency responders while noting FEMA survey due Monday and continued state support for weeks and months. Coal miners from Saline County helped on scene.
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Menken
Peabody Willow Lake
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Not Forgotten: Williamson Co Cold Case Seeks Answers
The unsolved 1995 murder of LaDonna Cooper remains active as the Williamson County Cold Case Squad, formed in 2010, investigates with 5,000 man hours spent. Investigators urge tips from the public, offering patience for breakthroughs and the aim to close the case with arrests and convictions.
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