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Oklahoma tornadoes: Legislature advances emergency aid bill
May 21, 2013
Senate Bill 249 would withdraw $45 million from Oklahoma's savings account to help local communities and counties pay for expenses caused by this week's tornadoes. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Mother, her children survive inside Plaza Towers school
May 21, 2013
Diana Palmore and her two children survived in Plaza Towers Elementary School on Monday afternoon when it was destroyed by a powerful tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Red Cross text donations not designated for Oklahoma
May 21, 2013
Donations to the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross Chapter likely will be used for relief related to recent tornadoes, an official said. But while the American Red Cross estimates “several million” dollars has been donated via text messages this week, that money is not specifically designated to relief... 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
Rebecca Bryan guilty of murdering her husband in 2011
May 21, 2013
Rebecca Bryan was convicted Tuesday of murdering Nichols Hills Fire Chief Keith Bryan in their Mustang home. The jury recommended a sentence of life without parole. Read More
May 21, 2013
Rebecca Bryan was convicted Tuesday of murdering Nichols Hills Fire Chief Keith Bryan in their Mustang home. The jury recommended a sentence of life without parole. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Services helping residents seeking lost pets after tornado
May 21, 2013
Animals have been taken to several metro shelters, and a temporary shelter has been set up at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds in Norman. 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
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: 'It's my cats I miss,' said woman whose home is gone
May 21, 2013
Residents of two Newcastle subdivisions picked through the wreckage Tuesday, trying to salvage remnants of their lives before the tornado leveled their homes. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Rescue teams continue search for victims
May 21, 2013
Rescue teams are continuing to search tornado-hit areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City on Tuesday as tales of heroism and survival emerge. Early Tuesday, the state medical examiner reported 24 dead in Monday's tornado. Read More
May 21, 2013
Rescue teams are continuing to search tornado-hit areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City on Tuesday as tales of heroism and survival emerge. Early Tuesday, the state medical examiner reported 24 dead in Monday's tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore Medical Center damaged by tornado
May 20, 2013
For some eyewitnesses, the memory of the May 3, 1999, tornado was echoed in what they saw Monday afternoon. 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: Six tips for tornado survivors
May 20, 2013
Recovering after tornado takes time, patience 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 devastated by second round of twisters
May 20, 2013
A powerful tornado roared through Moore and south Oklahoma City Monday, killing at least 51 people and leaving rescue workers frantically searching for survivors Monday evening at the devastated Plaza Towers Elementary School in the Moore school district. Read More
May 20, 2013
A powerful tornado roared through Moore and south Oklahoma City Monday, killing at least 51 people and leaving rescue workers frantically searching for survivors Monday evening at the devastated Plaza Towers Elementary School in the Moore school district. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Rescuers search into night for Moore schoolchildren
May 20, 2013
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin confirmed that bodies of children had been found at Plaza Towers Elementary School. She also confirmed that bodies of adults had been found on the school lawn. Read More
#PrayForOklahoma: Oklahomans lend support to tornado victims through social media
May 21, 2013
The last two days have been devastating for Oklahomans, but they're resilient and have already made plans to rebuild. To show support for tornado victims, many people have opted to help search for missing people, clear debris and collect donations for families. Others have also expressed prayers and their... Read More
Jury beginning deliberations on whether to give Jodi Arias life in prison or death sentence
May 21, 2013
PHOENIX (AP) — Jury beginning deliberations on whether to give Jodi Arias life in prison or death sentence. Read More
Coming attractions: Movie plans postponed by tornado
May 21, 2013
Patron credits Moore Warren Theatre manager with maintaining calm and keeping everyone safe. Read More
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