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Oklahoman Reporter Recounts Coverage Of May 3, 1999 Tornado May 22, 2013 [img]563560[/img] Reporter Diana Baldwin was working that day in 1999 when news spread of the deadly twister. After watching a similar tornado form Monday, she said she knew it was going to be another dangerous situation. In the audio interview below, Baldwin recounts coverage of the May 3, 1999 tornado and... Read More

Oklahoma City pair facing murder charges in death of 7-year-old left home alone

May 22, 2013 Lorese Paulina Cruz, 26, and Julio Cesar Nevarez, 19, both of Oklahoma City, were charged with murder, arson and burglary in an April 28 house fire that left Adrian Roberto Avalos, 7, dead. Read More

Oklahoma man dies in early morning crash May 22, 2013 Dalton Janes, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. Read More

Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by May 20 tornado

May 22, 2013 MOORE (AP) — Oklahoma City mayor says 12,000 to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by tornado. Read More

Oklahoma tornado damage could exceed $2 billion May 22, 2013 Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak said insured losses from the tornado that hit Moore on Monday could surpass $2 million. Read More

Oklahoma Senate approves $45M disaster relief measure May 22, 2013 The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill that would withdraw $45 million from the state's savings account. About half would be available to help reimburse local communities and counties for expenses causes by disasters, especially this week's tornadoes. Read More

Oklahoma tornado: Names people killed Monday released

May 22, 2013 The state medical examiner released the names of 16 of the 24 people killed Monday's tornado in Moore and south Oklahoma City. Read More

Altus Air Force Base wins training mission

May 22, 2013 The Air Force selected the southwest Oklahoma base to conduct the first formal training on the KC-46A, the refueling tanker expected to be delivered in 2016. Read More

President Obama to visit Oklahoma Sunday, tour storm damage May 22, 2013 According to a senior White House official, the president will visit with families and thank first responders. Read More

Traffic tie-ups reported on interstates in Oklahoma City near storm damaged areas May 22, 2013 Too many people trying to see tornado damage are causing traffic tie-ups, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Mother, newborn died seeking refuge from the storm May 22, 2013 Relatives of Megan Billingsley Futrell and her 3-month-old son, Case, grieved Tuesday outside a crumbled 7-Eleven in Moore. The two were killed Monday when a powerful tornado wiped out the store and an adjacent neighborhood. Read More

LIVE: Moore tornado recovery efforts continue May 22, 2013 Follow live tornado recovery efforts and updates below. The following tweets and briefs are from reporters, state officials and residents in the Moore area. Read More

Sunny skies ahead Wednesday in central Oklahoma May 22, 2013 Sunny skies are ahead Wednesday in central Oklahoma. There is a chance of rain Thursday. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Power restored at Oklahoma City water plant May 21, 2013 Residents were asked to avoid turning on water-using appliances and to shut off outdoor watering systems while power was out. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: President Barack Obama pledges federal aid: 'There are homes and schools to rebuild' May 21, 2013 President approves major disaster declaration to help people who lost their homes and businesses, while members of Congress say all necessary support will be provided to Oklahoma. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Survivor rides out tornado in doomed Moore school

May 22, 2013 James and Kristy Rushing lost their Moore home of almost 15 years, which they shared with five foster children. All they salvaged were some pictures. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Social media used to warn, find information May 22, 2013 Social media helped victims and responders alike share information and offer assistance following the deadly twisters Monday in Oklahoma. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore storm leaves shattered storefronts, job losses May 22, 2013 The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado in Moore. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: When Moore gets hit: 'We kick back'

May 21, 2013 MOORE — Dorise Stanley Biddie stood amid the rubble of her home Tuesday and had a quick reply for anyone who stopped by. “I tell 'em, ‘I'm not giving up yet,'” Biddie said. “‘I crawled out of that hole over there, I'm not giving up.'” Like the plagues of Egypt, tornadoes keep descending on Moore.... Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Heatherwood addition survivors begin to rise again May 21, 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes: Heatherwood addition survivors begin to rise again Read More

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May 20 tornado: From behind the lens

We've seen some amazing photos and videos from the May 20th tornado in Moore. Paul Hellstern is a photographer for The Oklahoman and was one of the first media on the scene.

Stories of survival surrounded by a landscape of tragedy

From the heroics of a man saving his wife and dogs, to families digging through rubble for memories, Oklahomans spoke of community a day after the May 20 tornado.

Touring the Devastation

NewsOK's Dave Morris has spoke with several victims of the May 20 tornadoes as well as Governor Mary Fallin and Law enforcement officials.

May 20 tornado: Mother is reunited with her son

Trenda Purcell is reunited with her first grade son, Kamden Purcell, after the tornado destroyed Briarwood Elementary in Moore, Okla.

May 20 tornado: Students at Briarwood Elementary after tornado went through

Teachers comfort students from Briarwood Elementary just after the tornado passes through.

Gov. Fallin tours Plaza Towers Elementary destruction

Gov. Fallin, along with FEMA administrator W. Craig Fugate, tour the Plaza Towers Elementary destruction.

Gov. Mary Fallin Talks about Storm Recovery

We spoke with Governor Fallin at Moore city hall following a joint press conference for the City of Moore, Oklahoma City and several agencies involved in rescue, recovery and aid.