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Oklahoma tornadoes: ‘All I could do was sit there and hold her' May 23, 2013 Huddled together in a bathtub, Laurinda Vargyas held her baby girl and 4-year-old girl tight as the tornado began shaking apart their south Oklahoma City home Monday. “We ducked for cover. And the next thing you know, we got whooshed away,” she said. Her baby, Sydnee, and daughter, Karrina, were pulled from... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: The 'Big Dog,' the little boy and the hug that triumphs over tragedy May 23, 2013 COMMENTARY — The photograph of a man hugging a child in the aftermath of the Moore tornado has become a symbol Oklahoma's strength. Here's the story behind it all. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Racing pigeon lands in Edmond from Dallas after storm May 23, 2013 Chisholm Elementary School students in Edmond named a wayward pigeon Lightning because it landed at their school after apparently traveling from Dallas in the storm. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Tornado leaves family members in two hospitals and one dead May 23, 2013 Joy Waldroop lost her daughter. Her grandson is critically injured. Waldroop remains in the hospital with injuries from the tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Historic bridge near Newcastle damaged beyond repair May 23, 2013 A tornado Monday ripped apart the old U.S. 62 trestle bridge over the Canadian River near Newcastle. The bridge, which parallels Interstate 44, has been closed to traffic since 1963. Read More
Edmond Memorial and Edmond North high school seniors graduate May 23, 2013 Edmond Memorial and Edmond North high school seniors graduate. The school year ended Wednesday in Edmond. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: President Barack Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday May 23, 2013 Gov. Mary Fallin is glad Obama is coming and praises his commitment to recovery efforts in the wake of this week's tornadoes. Read More
Two die after wrecks on Oklahoma roads May 23, 2013 Three men died from injuries suffered on state roads Wednesday morning, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: For the moment, too many volunteers are in affected area May 23, 2013 Coordinators request volunteers register, wait for call. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Residents of Carney appreciate support May 23, 2013 Three days after a tornado tore through the town of Carney, residents said they have received support from officials, friends and strangers. Read More
Median CEO salaries climbs to $9.7 million in 2012 May 23, 2013 Pay for all U.S. workers rose 1.1 percent in 2010, 1.2 percent in 2011 and 1.6 percent last year — not enough to keep up with inflation. But CEO pay, which fell two years straight during the Great Recession, rose 24 percent in 2010 and 6 percent in 2011, and has never been higher. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Children endured tornado in hall of Plaza Towers Elementary May 23, 2013 A teacher described the bravery, prayers and chaos inside the Moore elementary school hallway were seven third-graders lost their lives in Monday's tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma singer packs tour bus with donations for storm victims May 23, 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes: Beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Carter Sampson parked her touring RV in the parking lot of Partners, 2805 NW 36, and began collecting food, baby supplies, bottled water, dog food, plastic tubs and other items for people needing assistance after the tornado that hit Shawnee, Dale, Carney and other... Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma tornado vignettes May 23, 2013 Stories of survival after a monster tornado savaged the Oklahoma City metro area. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Love's to give $3 million to storm relief May 23, 2013 Half of funds will go to OK Strong Relief Fund established by Gov. Mary Fallin, with the remainder used to fund a benefit event to honor victims and survivors raise even more funds. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Major retailers Target and Walmart hustle to meet demand for necessities May 23, 2013 Items such as bottled water, socks and underwear, toothbrushes and plastic storage bins have been in high demand since Monday's tornado in Moore. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Hurricane Sandy victims send supplies to Oklahoma May 23, 2013 New Yorkers who received help from Oklahomans after Hurricane Sandy are sending truckloads of supplies to residents affected by this week's tornadoes. Read More
Hobby Lobby takes birth control battle to appellate court Thursday May 23, 2013 Federal appellate judges will hear arguments Thursday in Hobby Lobby's case against a federal health care mandate that company owners claim conflicts with their Christian beliefs. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Love for Oklahoma generates big donation May 23, 2013 Erin and Ryan Edwards, of Tulsa, never expected to sell 2,500 necklaces overnight. But that's what happened when they designed their “Love for Oklahoma” necklace. On Wednesday, the couple presented the American Red Cross a check for more than $111,000. Read More
OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant tours Moore, meets with residents May 22, 2013 Durant did anything and everything he could to bring a smile to as many faces as possible. He shook hands and gave hugs. He posed for pictures and signed autographs. Read More
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