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At Least 26 Dead, Dozens More Injured As Tornadoes Hit Midwest, South And Northeast

At Least 26 Dead, Dozens More Injured As Tornadoes Hit Midwest, South And Northeast

CBS News A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday — and then hit the Northeast on Saturday — spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois. In total, at least 26 weather-related deaths have been reported across eight states, according to the latest numbers compiled Saturday by CBS News, and tens of thousands of customers were without power.

1 Killed, Dozens Hurt When Theatre Roof Collapses In Illinois

1 Killed, Dozens Hurt When Theatre Roof Collapses In Illinois

CBS News One man was killed and several dozen people hurt when the roof of a theater in Belvidere, Illinois, collapsed Friday night amid powerful winds, part of a massive storm system that hit multiple states.

1 Killed, Dozens Injured When Roof Collapses At Apollo Theatre In Belvidere Amid Severe Storms

1 Killed, Dozens Injured When Roof Collapses At Apollo Theatre In Belvidere Amid Severe Storms

CBS News The roof and marquee collapse Friday evening amid severe weather during a concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois.

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Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Lower wind speeds are expected today with mild temperatures, while scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Lower wind speeds are expected today with mild temperatures, while scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation disbursed $7.6 million from car tag sales to 107 Oklahoma school districts—impacting 34,174 Cherokee students.

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation disbursed $7.6 million from car tag sales to 107 Oklahoma school districts—impacting 34,174 Cherokee students.

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Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Lower winds today, storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Lower wind speeds are expected today with mild temperatures, while scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Cherokee Nation distributes $7.6 million to 107 school districts from tribal car tag sales

Emory Bryan Cherokee Nation disbursed $7.6 million from car tag sales to 107 Oklahoma school districts—impacting 34,174 Cherokee students.

Flora Burris, 83, finds joy in volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Flora Burris, 83, finds joy in volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Ryan Gillin For 83-year-old Flora Burris, volunteering is more than just a way to give back -- it’s a source of joy. She’s volunteered at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma for ten years. The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma provides food and services to more than 600 food pantries and meal programs in their 24-county service area.

Hit-and-run outside Tulsa bar injures woman, police search for suspect: 'It's a miracle she's alive'

Hit-and-run outside Tulsa bar injures woman, police search for suspect: 'It's a miracle she's alive'

Reagan Ledbetter Tulsa Police are searching for a driver accused of critically injuring a woman during a hit-and-run on Sunday.

'It was a nightmare:' Woman injured in Tulsa hit-and-run says she's thankful to be alive

'It was a nightmare:' Woman injured in Tulsa hit-and-run says she's thankful to be alive

Reagan Ledbetter Samantha Camacho, a single mom from Tulsa, was hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident in the parking lot of Friendly Tavern on Sunday. With several injuries, she says she is thankful to be alive.

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