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Oklahoma tornado: Names of dead released; missing individuals located

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The magnitude of devastation from the tornado that struck Moore and south Oklahoma came into sharper focus Wednesday as the state medical examiner released names of the dead and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett announced preliminary damage estimates in the range of $1.5 billion to $2 billion.
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Oklahoma tornadoes: Tornado leaves family members in two hospitals and one dead

News | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Joy Waldroop lost her daughter. Her grandson is critically injured. Waldroop remains in the hospital with injuries from the tornado.

Oklahoma tornadoes: Love for Oklahoma generates big donation

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Erin and Ryan Edwards, of Tulsa, never expected to sell 2,500 necklaces overnight. But that's what happened when they designed their “Love for Oklahoma” necklace. On Wednesday, the couple presented the American Red Cross a check for more than $111,000.

Ex-Oklahoma County jail officer, two others charged in alleged plot to smuggle contraband

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Tina N. Reed, 31, fired and jailed Monday after being caught with drugs, phones inside Oklahoma County Detention Center

Hobby Lobby takes birth control battle to appellate court Thursday

Business | Published: Thu, May 23, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Federal appellate judges will hear arguments Thursday in Hobby Lobby's case against a federal health care mandate that company owners claim conflicts with their Christian beliefs. More Business

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Bill Warren talks about damage to Warren Theatres

The founder of Warren Theatres inspected the facility in Moore on Wednesday.

Dub Raper's boys are giving back to their coach

Raper was a tough love coach if there ever was one. But whenever someone needed help, he was there. Now, Raper is the one who needs help.

Kevin Durant tours tornado damage

One day after donating a million dollars to victims, Thunder star Kevin Durant was out in hard-hit communities brightening the day of those suffering through their darkest hours.

Battle-hardened National Guardsmen working different kind of mission in Moore

Oklahoma National Guard soldiers are securing neighborhoods destroyed in Monday's massive tornado that rolled through parts of Oklahoma City and Moore.

Sarah Patteson rides out the tornado with her kids in their hallway

Sarah Patteson stands by the spot where she and her two children took shelter as the tornado hit their house on Kings Manor on Wednesday, May 20, 2013.

Finding shelter from the storm

Two Oklahomans share their thoughts on residential storm shelters.

Reuniting with Pets

Veterinarian Kristi Scoggins discusses searching for displaced pets at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman.

County Commissioner tours devastated area

Cleveland County Commissioner Darry Stacy drove The Oklahoman's Silas Allen and Steve Sisney through tornado damaged areas of Moore on May 22, 2013.


  • stevelackmeyer https://t.co/3459YXLDgR whatever you do, a late night drive is a bad response to insomnia
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:34:24 AM CST
  • DarnellMayberry OK. That last tweet came before that last bucket by Bron. Seriously? A layup in that situation? Can't happen. Great game though.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:30:35 AM CST
  • DarnellMayberry Just now finishing up Game 1 of Heat-Pacers. What. A. Game.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:27:16 AM CST
  • stevelackmeyer At some point this insomnia is no longer annoying and instead is so bad its laughable.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:26:13 AM CST
  • BAMOK Wednesday Video Spotlight: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and more Thunder players tour Moore areas hit hard ... LINK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:22:03 AM CST
  • nolan50ok In stressful times, police and M.E. people often get names wrong. Try to double-check everything. #reportertips
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:21:47 AM CST
  • nolan50ok On big events, study what other media is doing. Lots of goood journalists are here. If they had something we don't, match it. #reportertips
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:20:13 AM CST
  • nolan50ok #reportertips. To use cliche, don't burn candle at both ends in normal times. You won't have the energy when something catastrophic happens.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:15:57 AM CST
  • ZekeCampfield Things I learned: Take a car charger, get water and gas before you head out, take the back roads, get a paper map, bring a change of clothes
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:12:35 AM CST
  • nolan50ok Cried three times Wednesday. The stories of those who lost loved ones are so painful.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:10:28 AM CST
  • carriejacobs Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore students can say goodbye: Moore students can say goodbye MOORE — Student... LINK #NewsOK
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:06:24 AM CST
  • nolan50ok Covering a tornado strike? Make sure cellphone is fully charged before you go. #reportertips
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:04:30 AM CST
  • nolan50ok I've written lots and lots of heartbreaking stories over the years. One of the saddest is in Thursday's @TheOklahoman.
    Thu, May. 23 2013 12:02:06 AM CST
  • stevelackmeyer . @MadiLAlexander we can use Tapworks and Skinny Slims for overflow crowds
    Today 11:44:07 PM
  • stevelackmeyer . @MadiLAlexander I think the entire OKC greater metro could benefit from a nice cold beer. Let's all meet at McNellies Friday night.
    Today 11:42:27 PM
  • BAMOK Reduxion Theatre to donate proceeds from Thursday’s performance of “Tom Jones” to tornado relief LINK
    Today 11:31:23 PM
  • BAMOK Reduxion Theatre to donate proceeds from Thursday's performance of "Tom Jones" to tornado relief LINK
    Today 11:26:49 PM
  • NewsOKVideo Video: Kevin Durant tours tornado damage LINK
    Today 11:17:46 PM
  • carriejacobs Not this week, spammers. Not this week.
    Today 11:02:18 PM
  • BerryTramel Oklahoma City Thunder: More low-post scoring needed? LINK
    Today 10:17:40 PM
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    Today 10:17:39 PM

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