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Oklahoma tornadoes: Storm shelter installations spike after storms, records show May 23, 2013 Officials said numerous lives were saved by people seeking refuge in residential storm shelters. A review of Oklahoma City property permit data shows large spikes after central Oklahoma tornadoes in 1999, 2003 and more recently. Read More
How to help tornado victims May 20, 2013 Several nonprofits are collecting donations for tornado victims. Many indicated that financial donations are preferred over supplies. Read More
Relatives arrive at hospital in frantic searches for loved ones in Oklahoma May 20, 2013 Man searches debris pile for wife, then goes to hospital. Read More
Oklahoma weather: Crews work to clear storm damage in Oklahoma City as the state braces for severe weather Sunday. May 18, 2013 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. Read More
Piedmont mayor among critics of lobbyist's contract May 16, 2013 The mayor of Piedmont said Mike Fina only secured his lobbying contract with the city because he's a former mayor. Fina, chief of staff to former Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, said he's working to bring grant money into the town he's grown to love. Read More
Blane Culp's upset propels Piedmont past Deer Creek December 07, 2012 Piedmont wrestling coach Erik Ford likes where his team is headed early in the season. The Wildcats upset Class 5A No. 4 Deer Creek 31-30 in a dual Thursday night, aided by Blane Culp’s upset of defending state champion Cole Pacheco. “We’ve wanted that matchup all season since he got out of football,”... Read More
Class 6A-5A regional schedules released February 24, 2013 The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released the pairings for the CLass 6A and 5A area tournaments on Sunday: Class 6A BOYS EAST At Tulsa Rogers Friday Winner’s Bracket Owasso vs. Broken Arrow, 6:30 p.m. Loser’s Bracket Stillwater vs. Bixby, 8 p.m. At Catoosa Winner’s Bracket... Read More
High school baseball: Players to watch at the 2013 state tournaments May 08, 2013 Edmond North's Kyle Stephens and Deer Creek's Michael Brimka are among the players to watch at the state tournaments. Read More
Piedmont teacher arrested on complaint of drug possession May 07, 2013 Misti Bynum, 37, was arrested last week after Oklahoma City police found a baggie and a straw in her purse that had meth residue, according to a police report. Read More
High school soccer: Piedmont girls on a roll May 06, 2013 Despite losing leading scorer Jordan Hendren to a knee injury, the Wildcats have won 11 consecutive matches Read More
Oregon searchers plan final search for missing Piedmont man May 03, 2013 Authorities searching the Oregon wilderness for Dustin Self, 19, of Piedmont, who left Oklahoma for a long camping trip after seeing the movie “Into the Wild,” will attempt one more sweep this weekend of the mountainside where he was last seen in April. Read More
Edmond, OK, cadets seek aviation experience April 30, 2013 Junior cadets of the Edmond Civil Air Patrol learn and serve. Read More
UPDATE: Tractor-trailer wreck reported in Yukon, Oklahoma Tuesday on State Highway 4 April 23, 2013 A tractor-trailer hauling pipe has crashed in Yukon Tuesday, police report. Also, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports U.S. 60 is opened near Pawhuska due to power lines. Read More
Missing Oklahoma man was hallucinating, sheriff says April 19, 2013 GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — The sheriff heading up the search for a young Oklahoma man missing in the wilds of southeastern Oregon said Friday the young man was hallucinating the last time he telephoned his family, and told his girlfriend he was seeing plants coming out of the ground and running. Dustin Self, 19,... Read More
Piedmont man missing in Oregon after camping expedition inspired by movie April 19, 2013 Dustin Self, 19, left his parents' home in Piedmont about a month ago, inspired to take a monthslong camping trip by the movie “Into the Wild.” Authorities began searching for him this week after they found his pickup abandoned on a rural Oregon road. Read More
High schools: Binger approves proposition to renovate ballpark April 03, 2013 The renovations are expected to total between $400,000 and $600,000. It is still unclear when renovations will begin, though, as the city still has to legally go through the bidding process. Read More
Piedmont students win anti-smoking contest March 30, 2013 Piedmont Intermediate students won the grand prize in a contest designed to teach about the dangers of tobacco use. Read More
Strongest tornadoes on record in Oklahoma March 11, 2013 On May 24, 2011, Oklahoma experienced its first tornado rated EF5 since the Enhanced Fujita scale was adopted by the National Weather Service in 2007. In all, there have been 12 tornadoes rated F5/EF5. F5/EF5 Tornadoes in Oklahoma (1905-Present). Shown are the date, time, rating, counties and general path of... Read More
Piedmont schools' 'DUCK Week Dynasty' helps community members in need March 02, 2013 Piedmont students have organized their 10th annual charity, which will feature Jase and Missy Robertson of TV's “Duck Dynasty.” Read More
UPDATE: Electricity restored in Kingfisher and Geary, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority reports February 26, 2013 More than 37,000 power outages were reported in northwest Oklahoma Tuesday morning, but repairs are being made. In central Oklahoma, more than 2,600 outages were reported Tuesday morning. Read More
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