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March 1st, 2012
02:51 PM ET

Web Extra: 'This used to be a mall' – Ashleigh Banfield tours devastation in Harrisburg, IL

This morning, Ashleigh Banfield reported live for "Early Start" in Harrisburg, IL, where the massive tornado that swept through town on Wednesday killed six and injured hundreds.

In this web extra, Ashleigh reports on a medical center hit hard by the storm. She also talks to Jim Kuhlmann, who helped pull an older man from debris after Wednesday's tornado. In the third video here, she tours an area where a strip mall once stood, and as of last night was reduced to rubble.

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Harrisburg medical center hit hard

Ashleigh Banfield reports on a medical center in Harrisburg, IL that suffered significant damage after a deadly tornado.

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Harrisburg rescuer pulls man from rubble

Ashleigh Banfield talks to Jim Kuhlmann, who helped pull an older man from debris after Wednesday's tornado.

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'This used to be a strip mall'

CNN's Ashleigh Banfield is on the ground in Harrisburg, Illinois, describing the destruction from a massive tornado.


Filed under: Severe weather
March 1st, 2012
06:51 AM ET

Iraq vets on dining with President Obama, say Americans should do more to support vets when they return

U.S. Army vet Jason Hansman and U.S. Marine Maj Jennifer Parker talk with Zoraida Sambolin on "Early Start" on dining with President Obama to mark end of Iraq combat. Zoraida also asks them about the challenges some vets face after serving their country. Maj. Parker says "all Americans have an obligation to support veterans once they come home."


Filed under: Military • Veterans
March 1st, 2012
06:16 AM ET

Branson, MO Mayor on storm destruction: 'We were fortunate'

Branson, MO Mayor Raeanne Presley tells Ashleigh Banfield on "Early Start" that Branson residents were 'fortunate' after deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest. She also talks about coping with the aftermath and cleanup.


Filed under: Severe weather
March 1st, 2012
05:47 AM ET

'The Daily Register' reporter says Harrisburg residents hopeful despite storm destruction

"The Daily Register" reporter Christy Stewart tells Ashleigh Banfield on Early Start that says Harrisburg, IL residents are hopeful despite extensive storm damage.


Filed under: Severe weather
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