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Oklahoma tornadoes: Cost, custom keep basements scarce
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.
Scouts get Oklahoma City cemetery ready for Memorial Day
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
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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- Oklahoma tornadoes: 'She would give when she didn't have things to give'
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Plaza Towers Elementary School teacher shoved students into bathroom as wall collapsed
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore tornado was ninth deadliest in Oklahoma history
- Kearns-Carpenter American Legion Post No. 209 to post 96 flags for veterans who have died
- Oklahoma tornadoes: 27 remain hospitalized from tornadoes
- UPDATE: Search continues for boy, 17, missing in Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Graduation ceremonies will offer relief for some Moore residents
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- Oklahoma City group trying to turn U.S. Postal Service on to natural gas
- Senate approves proposal to trim taxpayer farm aid
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Woman meets the military officer who shared the clothes off his back
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Plaza Towers teachers, students reunite after tornado
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Oklahoma tornadoes: Southmoore valedictorian changes his speech to reflect the resilience of his class
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- Oklahoma tornadoes: 'She would give when she didn't have things to give'
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Plaza Towers Elementary School teacher shoved students into bathroom as wall collapsed
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore tornado was ninth deadliest in Oklahoma history
- Kearns-Carpenter American Legion Post No. 209 to post 96 flags for veterans who have died
- Oklahoma tornadoes: 27 remain hospitalized from tornadoes
- UPDATE: Search continues for boy, 17, missing in Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher
- Hershel Lamirand announces retirement from Oklahoma Health Center Foundation
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Big 12 baseball: OU rolls past Texas Tech 8-0
Oklahoma entered the Big 12 Tournament with plenty of uncertainty. The Sooners were uncertain about their postseason fate, having faltered down...
- OKC RedHawks: Comeback bid falls short for RedHawks
- Big 12 baseball: TCU commits record nine errors, loses to West Virginia
- OKC Barons: Rusty Barons drop 2-1 decision to Grand Rapids in Game 1
- Big 12 baseball notebook: Sooners' arms in good shape
- OU softball notebook: Keilani Ricketts strikes out 13 before hitting game-winning home run
- Oklahoma scene: Oklahoma City wins sixth NAIA women's golf championship
- OU softball: Sooners inspired by Casey Angle, run-rule Texas A&M
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- Hershel Lamirand announces retirement from Oklahoma Health Center Foundation
- Oklahoma tornadoes: Builders called to 'ministry' of hope
- Crude oil landlocked as Canadians join U.S. to halt pipelines
- FracFocus to create U.S. chemicals database
- Trains leave pipeline project in lurch
- Oil and gas prices for May 24
- Magellan Midstream Partners may extend Arkansas pipeline
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- Paseo Arts Festival brightens first holiday of summer
- Video: Johannah Walker "Oklahoma Strong," dedicated to those affected by Moore tornado
- "The Bobby Bones Show" auctioning signed guitars from Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood and more for Oklahoma tornado relief
- Wanda Jackson added to lineup for "Music4Moore" Oklahoma tornado benefit concert
- Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
- Miranda Lambert's Mutt Nation Foundation assisting with pet rescues in the wake of Oklahoma tornadoes
- Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton at "Healing in the Heartland" Oklahoma tornado benefit
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- Junior League of Oklahoma City members celebrate at 85th Anniversary Gala
- Oklahoma City first-grader killed in house fire is honored by friends with a memorial tree
- Oklahoma tornadoes: How to get help
- Shop for a cause at Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
- Religion briefs for May 25, 2013
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- At a glance: Grand Lake fatal accidents
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ScissorTales: A Memorial Day Weekend plea to be safe on Oklahoma lakes
THE Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the boating season. Oklahoma's lakes will be crowded with boaters, many of whom will be...
- Crass reactions follow the devastation of Moore tornado
- Students deserve serious conversation about the school safety
- Gun issue's impact surprises Democrats
- Market forces can resolve testing woes
- 'Pressing matters' aren't as important today
- Oklahoma lawmakers should resist push to repeal Common Core
- Another storm, another prayer for God's mercy on Oklahoma
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jjhelsley Nurdin holds the damage at two runs, getting a DP to end the inning. But KU goes ahead 4-3. Going to the 8th. #okstate
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jjhelsley KU has taken the lead, 4-3, and has the bases loaded in the 7th with one out. Pokes on the ropes. #okstate
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jjhelsley 9-hole hitters are killing the Cowboys in this tournament. KU's No.9, Tucker Tharp, batting .227, just hit his first HR. Tied 3-3. #okstate
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RohdeOK 1-LSU w/ B. Cannon, Shaq and B. McDonald. @ryaber RT @awyatt0815 How many college schools have had a #1 overall draft pick in all 3 sports?
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jjhelsley The Jayhawks get a runner to third with one out, but can't get him home. Cowboys lead 3-2 going to the 7th. #okstate
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jjhelsley Pokes regain the lead at The Brick on Walton's two-out, 0-2 RBI single. Now a pitching change for KU, with OSU still batting. 3-2 #okstate
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AndrewKnittle Mud on my shoes from hanging around Plaza Towers Elementary School all day Monday. My heart goes out to the kids .. LINK
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jjhelsley Jayhawks tie it 2-2 on a Nurdin WP. Going to the 6th. Cowboy bats may be heating up. #okstate
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pmonies "I blew a .21!" Pro tip: Do not buy portable breathalyzers on Amazon. #sinedie
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jjhelsley Pokes break through with 2 in the 5th, RBI single by McCurry, RBI double by Fish. OSU up 2-1. #okstate
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WILLIAMCRUM A great read by Bryan Painter, a tribute to veterans for Memorial Day. LINK
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WILLIAMCRUM Boy Scouts' Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma City joins majority in voting to allow gay boys to participate. #NewsOK LINK
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julianakeeping Monday tornado 9th deadliest in #oklahoma; twister pitched a 10-ton propane tank a quarter mile at strongest point LINK
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jjhelsley Cowboys get a hit, but no runs. KU still leads 1-0, b4. Nurdin needs to keep it tight. #okstate
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