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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.




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