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Tornado levels mobile home park; 1 confirmed dead

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EDMOND — A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. PHOTO Gallery Storm damage from Saturday Tornado levels mobile home park VIDEO: I-40 shut down due to tornado-related accidents Several homes damaged by tornado, but no injuries in Edmond VIDEO: More severe weather expected Monday National Weather Service reports continued severe weather risk for Monday Some houses in Dale neighborhood reduced to 'splinters' VIDEO: Carney resident sees destruction


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George Nigh has long been 'Four' Oklahoma

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Nigh was sworn in as Oklahoma's governor four times, served four terms as lieutenant governor and four terms as a state representative.

Wild hogs continue to be a growing menace across Oklahoma

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State could start seeing some of the problems Texas is having with the animals

Crews work to clear storm damage as state braces for more

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Storms developed in western Oklahoma late Saturday afternoon. The storms hit Oklahoma City about 9 p.m. A tornado watch that covered much of the state expired by 11 p.m. though Cleveland County is expected to remain under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m.

As Boy Scouts' vote on gay members nears, faith groups weigh in

Life | Published: Sat, May 18, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Faith groups — including some from Oklahoma — are among the numerous organizations weighing in on the Boy Scouts of America's coming vote on a proposal that would allow gay youths to become members.

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Professional, personal lives can't be separated, 'Reputation Doctor' says

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New York PR pro Mike Paul keynotes Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium's annual awards luncheon Wednesday.

20-40-60 Etiquette: Do I give to panhandlers

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A reader wants to know how to handle panhandlers, and the 20-40-60 Etiquette panel offers some suggestions, with Features Editor Matt Price as guest.

Oklahoma World War II veteran gets diploma 68 years later

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Billy Joe Dill skipped out of high school shortly before graduation so he could join the Marines in 1944. He was stationed in the Pacific until the war ended, when he returned home and started his life in Frederick. The school district...

Seven will be inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

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The Oklahoma Heritage Association will induct seven distinguished Oklahomans into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame during a Nov. 7 ceremony and banquet in Oklahoma City.

Anti-bias group hopes to expand into Oklahoma City metro

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A task force made up of metro community leaders recently gathered to discuss the creation of an Oklahoma City arm of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, an organization dedicated to fighting bias and bigotry while promoting...


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Oklahoma Weather May 19, 2013: What Oklahomans are saying

One Oklahoma resident left the storm cellar to find no house. Nick Trougakos provides an overview of The Oklahoman's storm coverage.

Oklahoma Weather May 19, 2013: Carney resident sees destruction

Carney resident Jerry Dirks took shelter in the cellar when the tornado struck. Video by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Weather May 19, 2013: Edmond resident shares his experience

Jim Christofferson came home to find neighbors already helping with his horses and tree damage.

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Sam Presti: Exit Interview - Part 1

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