A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00AM FOR CALDWELL, LYON, MARSHALL, CALLOWAY, AND LIVINGSTON COUNTY...............................................................................................................From the News Edge: Authorities are now saying at least 51 people are dead, including at least 20 children from an elementary school, and devastation is reported throughout the city of Moore, Oklahoma, which was struck by a "monstrous" tornado Monday afternoon..........................................................................................................................WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE OF MOORE, OKLAHOMA: RED CROSS - Text Red Cross to 90999 to send a $10 donation..........SALVATION ARMY - Donate by phone at 800-725-2769..........FEED THE CHILDREN - Donate by phone at 800-627-4556............................................................................................................................................From the Weather Edge: Staff Meteorologist David Bryant says the Storm Prediction center has placed the region under a slight risk of severe weather Tuesday and Tuesday night. Severe storms will be possible during that time period. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats. However, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.

Posted: Friday, 01 February 2013 2:40PM

State Senate Moving On Pension Reform

Senate Republican leaders are promising quick action on legislation to shore up the state's public pension system. The bill is expected to be introduced Tuesday, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer says the measure could clear the full Senate by the end the week.

Top Senate Republicans attended a news conference Friday. conducted by business groups, that urged lawmakers to overhaul the pension system, which has an unfunded liability exceeding 30-billion dollars. Senate President Robert Stivers say the pension bill will reflect proposals developed by a legislative task force.

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