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Oklahoma tornadoes: Mother, newborn died seeking refuge from the storm
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
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
Oklahoma tornadoes: Power restored at Oklahoma City water plant
Residents were asked to avoid turning on water-using appliances and to shut off outdoor watering systems while power was out. Read More
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'
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
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: For Moore businesses, rebuilding will be more than structural
While many Moore businesses will be working to repair the brick-and-mortar part of the store, bringing customers back after the storm takes work, too. Read More
While many Moore businesses will be working to repair the brick-and-mortar part of the store, bringing customers back after the storm takes work, too. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Acts of kindness are seen as businesses, others donate
Foundations, corporations step up to aid recovery after tornado rips through south Oklahoma City and Moore. Read More
Foundations, corporations step up to aid recovery after tornado rips through south Oklahoma City and Moore. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Realtors look for housing for Oklahoma tornado victims
Offers of donated supplies are coming in from all over the country, according to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. Read More
Offers of donated supplies are coming in from all over the country, according to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: State attorney general advises donors to be aware in helping with relief effort
Charity fraud, scammers and price gougers sometimes are as common as debris after a storm disaster, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt warns. Read More
Charity fraud, scammers and price gougers sometimes are as common as debris after a storm disaster, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt warns. Read More
Food Dude: Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes make it tough to think about cooking out
Maybe when all the tears have dried, the debris cleared and we pull together to stuff chaos back into its box again, we'll be in the mood for a cookout in central Oklahoma. Read More
Maybe when all the tears have dried, the debris cleared and we pull together to stuff chaos back into its box again, we'll be in the mood for a cookout in central Oklahoma. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Central Oklahoma builder has rebuilt before in Moore
Moore builder Marvin Haworth developed the neighborhoods around Briarwood Elementary School, which was destroyed by Monday's tornado. Read More
Moore builder Marvin Haworth developed the neighborhoods around Briarwood Elementary School, which was destroyed by Monday's tornado. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Price gouging law is in effect in Oklahoma
Gov. Mary Fallin's emergency declaration put the Oklahoma Emergency Price Stabilization Act in effect for 16 counties. Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin's emergency declaration put the Oklahoma Emergency Price Stabilization Act in effect for 16 counties. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Backers of Oklahoma museum projects withdraw funding requests
Attention should be focused on those affected by twisters that struck Oklahoma this week, they said. The measures calling for funding the projects are still alive and might be taken up during next year's session. Read More
Attention should be focused on those affected by twisters that struck Oklahoma this week, they said. The measures calling for funding the projects are still alive and might be taken up during next year's session. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Insurance companies set up in Moore, in it for the long haul
A command center has been set up at the First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27, giving victims access to insurance companies, disaster relief agencies, and more. Read More
A command center has been set up at the First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27, giving victims access to insurance companies, disaster relief agencies, and more. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Moore storm leaves shattered storefronts, job losses
The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado in Moore. Read More
The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado in Moore. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Oklahoma energy companies contribute millions to relief efforts
Several of Oklahoma's largest energy companies have pledged more than $7.5 million to aid in disaster relief efforts after deadly tornadoes struck the state. Read More
Several of Oklahoma's largest energy companies have pledged more than $7.5 million to aid in disaster relief efforts after deadly tornadoes struck the state. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Social media used to warn, find information
Social media helped victims and responders alike share information and offer assistance following the deadly twisters Monday in Oklahoma. Read More
Social media helped victims and responders alike share information and offer assistance following the deadly twisters Monday in Oklahoma. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: Survivor rides out tornado in doomed Moore school
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
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: Lawmaker seeks bond issue to pay for storm shelters
Most of the $500 million from the bond issue would pay for storm shelters in public schools. Read More
Most of the $500 million from the bond issue would pay for storm shelters in public schools. Read More
Oklahoma tornadoes: When Moore gets hit: 'We kick back'
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
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: Area's restaurant community steps up to support relief efforts
Local chefs, restaurateurs and food service professionals banded together Tuesday to support the relief efforts of storm-ravaged Oklahoma communities. Read More
Local chefs, restaurateurs and food service professionals banded together Tuesday to support the relief efforts of storm-ravaged Oklahoma communities. Read More
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Storm leaves shattered storefronts, job losses
May 21The Camden Village shopping area was devastated by Monday's tornado.
Mother and her children survive inside Plaza Towers school
May 21Diana Palmore and her two children survived in Plaza Towers...
Moore hospital doctors scramble ahead of twister
May 21Tornado warnings were sounded on the hospital's intercom systems.
Family rode the storm out in their hall closet
May 21A family in south Oklahoma City survived the tornado in their hall...
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