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Plaza Towers teacher shoved students into bathroom as wall collapsed

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As Monday's tornado bore down on Plaza Towers Elementary, first-grade teacher Becky Evans herded her students into a hallway and told them to crouch down in front of a wall and cover their heads and necks. The Moore, Oklahoma, school didn't have a safe room, so the school's safety procedures required teachers to take students into the hallway during a tornado, she said.

Scouts get Oklahoma City cemetery ready for Memorial Day

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Boy and Girl Scouts placed nearly 5,000 flags on the graves of veterans at Memorial Park in Oklahoma City.
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Sikhs open new Oklahoma City house of worship

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The Sikh faith community recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Oklahoma City house of worship with a special ceremony and community dinner.
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Tickets on sale Saturday morning for Blake Shelton's televised tornado benefit

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“Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert,” featuring Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, is set for Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena and will be broadcast live on NBC.

Southmoore valedictorian changes his speech to reflect the resilience of his class

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Nih Nai will deliver his commencement address with his sister, who has Down syndrome, standing beside him.

Cost, custom keep basements scarce

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Oklahoma's lack of home basements made national news this week after tornadoes left another wide swath of destruction. Oklahoma City builders explain the ins and outs of basements as an option in new houses.


Oklahoma City resident shoots harrowing tornado video

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When tornado sirens went off Monday, many Oklahomans headed for their cellars. South Oklahoma City resident Joshua Stacey went up to his roof instead.


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Officials provide update on ongoing efforts

City officials spoke to the media Friday afternoon, updating the status of streets and utilities for customers and residents.

Principals and teachers share their experiences

Principals and teachers from Briarwood and Plaza Towers talk about their experiences during the May 20 tornado.

Joplin schools superintendent talks about Moore tornado

Dr. CJ Huff visited the Moore devastation and shared his experiences two years after Joplin's tornado.

Rush to dispose of tornado debris set to begin

Homeowners are expected to have debris moved to the curb, where cities will pick it up. The federal government will pick up much of the cost.

Moore schools press conference: Susan Pierce

Moore schools superintendent Susan Pierce talks about the storm that hit her district.

Moore schools press conference: Dr. Shelley McMillin

Briarwood principal Dr. Shelley McMillin recouts the May 20 tornado.

Moore schools press conference: Amy Simpson

Amy Simpson, Plaza Towers principal, talks about the tornado and aftermath.

Insurance Commissioner talks about claims

Oklahoma Insurance Commission John Doak provided updated numbers and upcoming protocols for filing claims.




  • NewsOKSports OU up 5-1 on K-State in the eighth inning at Bricktown. Winner plays in Sunday's tourney title game.
    Today 02:58:38 PM
  • ryaber #Sooners get a third double-play ball on the day. Still up 5-1 on Kansas State through 7
    Today 02:57:52 PM
  • stephkuzy Oklahoman photographer Nate Billings, who regularly shoots OU and Thunder games, spoke on CBS about covering Moore. LINK
    Today 02:50:47 PM
  • stephkuzy Think it's a good time for this: ♫Thank God for Hometowns. ♫ LINK
    Today 02:37:08 PM
  • AndrewKnittle Having lunch with my two closest homies after not seeing them much all week cuz of tornadoes in Moore LINK
    Today 02:26:16 PM
  • Mecoy Oklahoma tornadoes: What will it take to get Moore's stores back in business LINK
    Today 02:22:40 PM
  • ryaber #Sooners add another in the 5th. Up 5-1 on Kansas State through 4 1/2
    Today 02:22:34 PM
  • ginamizell BOS --> STL. Plane is almost an hour late. My scheduled layover is one hour. Hop to it, pilot.
    Today 02:16:20 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Moore also peeved me quite a bit by being the 1st to get a 5 Guys, Genghis Grill & Warren Theater. Long drive. But all is forgiven.
    Today 02:11:33 PM
  • ryaber But #Sooners have given up just one run after Kansas State had 6 ABs with the bases loaded in the last two
    Today 02:10:46 PM
  • ryaber Kansas State snaps #Sooners 21-inning scoreless streak to start the tournament but OU still leads 4-1 through 4
    Today 02:09:56 PM
  • stevelackmeyer In the 70s Moore made news w “Smile America!” campaign. Mammoth patriotic smiley faces were painted on water towers to greet visitors.
    Today 02:09:50 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Voice actor, singer, Danny Cooksey, was born in Moore. 7-yr-old Cooksey unnerved Johnny Carson singing "Hey, Bartender" on the Tonight Show
    Today 02:08:39 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Moore is the birthplace of county singer and songwriter, Kellie Coffey. She got her start as a singing waitress in Los Angeles.
    Today 02:07:12 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Country supersinger Toby Keith grew up in Moore. Keith played pro football as a defensive end in the defunct USFL.
    Today 02:06:55 PM
  • stevelackmeyer On seeing the sign, a passenger on Moore’s train remarked, "If there were any less, there wouldn’t be any Moore."
    Today 02:06:24 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Legend has it Moore’s mischievous coworkers tacked a sign bearing his name on the shack of an up-and-coming whistle stop.
    Today 02:05:59 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Fun tidbits on Moore from Trip Trivia: Early citizens named this city for topnotch railroad conductor, Al Moore.
    Today 02:05:26 PM
  • stevelackmeyer New avatar for one week only... do you remember the smiley face on the Moore water tower?
    Today 02:02:26 PM
  • RichardMize FORGOT TO TWEET: Preaching from Psalm 148: "A Case for Praise." Even now. Praise is a gift of God's Grace: LINK
    Today 02:01:06 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Next week I am dedicated to writing/reporting stories that will be positive & uplifting. Too much sadness in this town.
    Today 01:59:44 PM
  • stevelackmeyer . @ptjackson @TheLostOgle We lost @dustinbrewer too soon... let's just leave it at that.
    Today 01:49:51 PM
  • stevelackmeyer Also want to give @TheLostOgle kudos for raising several thousand $ for storm victims, launching @HelpMooreOK https://t.co/IfU8GeOuci
    Today 01:48:39 PM
  • stevelackmeyer I share @TheLostOgle sadness about passing of @dustinbrewer ....
    Today 01:46:16 PM
  • ryaber Garrett Carey delivers a three-run double to break it open. #Sooners up 4-0 on Kansas State still in the 4th
    Today 01:43:29 PM

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