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Bryan Painter, a columnist and staff writer, has 29 years experience in journalism, including 20 years with the state's largest newspaper, The Oklahoman. In that time he has covered such events as the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and the May 3, 1999 tornado outbreak resulting in more than 40 deaths. He has extensive experience in human interest stories and coverage of victims, striving to stress the importance of the individual behind the numbers.

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Oklahoma tornado: EF5 tornadoes like Monday's are very rare May 23, 2013 This tornado was one of those that got an unstable atmosphere and a high enough wind sheer Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Meteorologist never forgets saving lives is part of job May 21, 2013 David Andra is the meteorologist in charge with the National Weather Service, Norman Forecast Office. He said his colleagues never forget their focus is the safety of people, those they know and many they don't. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Rare term used in Monday's storms May 20, 2013 Once again, ‘tornado emergency' adds significance to the warning Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: National Weather Service reports continued severe weather risk for Monday May 20, 2013 Sunday's weather system in Oklahoma involved unstable air, a lot of humidity and very strong winds at the lower levels of the atmosphere. Read More
Quotes about former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh May 19, 2013 The word ‘George,' just the word ‘George,' conjures up George Nigh among Oklahomans. You say ‘George,' and the majority of them know who you are going to talk about. And if you say ‘George and Donna,' I'm telling you that a hundred percent of those who are not newborns will know exactly who you are talking... Read More
Former Gov. George Nigh's history of service May 19, 2013 George Nigh has spent most of his life serving Oklahoma, its people Read More
George Nigh has long been 'Four' Oklahoma May 19, 2013 Nigh was sworn in as Oklahoma's governor four times, served four terms as lieutenant governor and four terms as a state representative. Read More
Interest in bees shared for Oklahoma beekeeper May 12, 2013 “I'm a guy that likes to learn all the time,” beekeeper Brian Royal said, “and these bees keep you intrigued.” Read More
The Okanola project at OSU was started to promote canola in Oklahoma May 10, 2013 A winter canola expert said acres planted with the crop in Oklahoma have continued to increase in recent years. Read More
Faith helps Oklahoma man grab hold of life after accident May 05, 2013 Ever since Tyler Bowman lost his arms in an electrical shock accident in 2007, the Pawhuska native has embraced Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” One of those things is that he will graduate from University of Central Oklahoma. Read More
Outlook 2013: University of Central Oklahoma president has high expectations for state’s oldest institution of higher learning April 28, 2013 Don Betz, the president of the University of Central Oklahoma, has high expectations for the state’s oldest institution of higher education. Read More
Outlook 2013: Langston president strives to move Oklahoma university forward April 28, 2013 Langston University President Kent J. Smith says students must be prepared for opportunities when they arise. Read More
Reality television show was an 'Amazing' experience for two Oklahoma brothers April 28, 2013 Cord and Jet McCoy thought they were well traveled before they participated in television reality competition. Then they journeyed around the world. Read More
Remembering George Jones April 26, 2013 As I heard the news of the passing of George Jones I thought about the night of May 22, 2011. I had traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to cover the induction of Oklahoma's Reba McEntire into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Read More
Rains alleviate drought conditions in Oklahoma April 26, 2013 Up until this week, the Oklahoma City area officially had been in a drought since last July. Recent spring rains helped alleviate parched conditions in central Oklahoma, though much of the state remains in a moderate to severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reports. Read More
What's with all this winter weather, Oklahoma? April 23, 2013 Yes, it's April, even late April, but as of 10:35 a.m. this morning at least 15 Oklahoma Mesonet stations had recorded low temperatures of 32 degrees or below.  All of those were in western and northwestern Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Panhandle. The lowest of the lows was 25.2 degrees at 8 a.m. at... Read More
Ceremony to mark anniversary of Murrah Building bombing moved indoors April 19, 2013 Former disaster social services director Jon R. Wallace will read the Memorial Mission Statement of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Read More
Severe weather updates April 17, 2013 Read about severe storm updates, road closings and travel conditions below. The following tweets are from reporters, state officials and meteorologists. Read More
18 years later, Oklahoma City memorial's mission holds April 14, 2013 Friday marks 18th anniversary of the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Read More
Wilderness retreat gives students in recovery chance to learn from one another April 13, 2013 Students from Teen Recovery Solutions in Oklahoma City recently went on a spring wilderness retreat in West Texas with students from a similar substance abuse recovery program in Houston. The trip gave students a chance to share their challenges while developing relationships. Read More
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