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Red Cross Feeds, Shelters Oklahomans Devastated By Tornadoes

The Red Cross has teamed up with the Salvation Army and Southern Baptist group to make sure tornado victims and emergency workers are being fed as they sift through the destruction left by Sunday's tornadoes. More>>

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Daybreak Brings Heartbreaking Look At Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Hundreds of residents in Bethel Acres, Little Axe and Carney are being allowed to return Monday to neighborhoods hit hard by tornadoes, so they can try to salvage what's left of their homes and memories. More>>

Reconnecting Oklahoma Tornado Victims With Their Lost Photos

Photos and other documents tend to blow away when tornadoes hit, but one Oklahoman has found a way to get them back to the owners using Facebook. More>>

News 9 Storm Trackers Payne, Castor & Gardner Capture Devastating Twisters

Whether on the ground or in the air, News 9 storm chasers David Payne, Val Castor and pilot Jim Gardner shared their experiences tracking Sunday's devastating tornado outbreak. More>>

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Mourners Remember Cascia Hall Grad Killed In Grand Lake Boat Crash
Mourners Remember Cascia Hall Grad Killed In Grand Lake Boat Crash

Those who knew her well would tell you the beauty on the outside was just the beginning. Rachel Swetnam had an even more beautiful soul.
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Those who knew her well would tell you the beauty on the outside was just the beginning. Rachel Swetnam had an even more beautiful soul.
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Another Round Of Severe Weather On The Way To Oklahoma
Another Round Of Severe Weather On The Way To Oklahoma
The dryline will push into central Oklahoma early this afternoon, setting up shop along or just west of I-35. Wherever it decides to set up, that's where we'll have storms.More >>
The dryline will push into central Oklahoma early this afternoon, setting up shop along or just west of I-35. Wherever it decides to set up, that's where we'll have storms.More >>
Severe Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In OKC Metro
Severe Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In OKC Metro
Severe storms rolling through the metro area have downed power poles and caused some damage, with thousands of residents also reporting power outages, Saturday night.More >>
Severe storms rolling through the metro area have downed power poles and caused some damage, with thousands of residents also reporting power outages, Saturday night.More >>
OKC In The Grips Of Powerball Fever
OKC In The Grips Of Powerball Fever
Powerball madness hits Oklahoma with the jackpot reaching a whopping $600-million and that's got lotto fever at a fever pitch.More >>
Powerball madness hits Oklahoma with the jackpot reaching a whopping $600-million and that's got lotto fever at a fever pitch.More >>
Wind Burst Wrecks Enid Police Vehicle, Officer Injured
Wind Burst Wrecks Enid Police Vehicle, Officer Injured
An Enid Police Officer was injured after a sudden powerful burst of wind blew dust and debris onto U.S. Highway 412 causing the officer to lose control of his vehicle and crash, Saturday night.More >>
An Enid Police Officer was injured after a sudden powerful burst of wind blew dust and debris onto U.S. Highway 412 causing the officer to lose control of his vehicle and crash, Saturday night.More >>
Time Waning For Oklahoma Lawmakers To Tackle Credits
Time Waning For Oklahoma Lawmakers To Tackle Credits
Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done as another session approaches its end.More >>
Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done as another session approaches its end.More >>
Jesus House Holds Block Party For Needy Neighbors In OKC
Jesus House Holds Block Party For Needy Neighbors In OKC
Jesus House of Oklahoma City held the block party to kick off its Adopt-A-Block outreach.More >>
Jesus House of Oklahoma City held the block party to kick off its Adopt-A-Block outreach.More >>
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing Warr Acres Man
Silver Alert Canceled For Missing Warr Acres Man
The Warr Acres Police Department has canceled a Silver Alert for an 86-year-old man who briefly went missing Saturday afternoon.More >>
The Warr Acres Police Department has canceled a Silver Alert for an 86-year-old man who briefly went missing Saturday afternoon.More >>
Troopers Identify Driver Killed At Rural Rogers County Intersection
Troopers Identify Driver Killed At Rural Rogers County Intersection
Both vehicles came to rest in a ditch near the county line road.
A man was killed at a rural intersection about five miles east of Chouteau Saturday morning.More >>
A man was killed at a rural intersection about five miles east of Chouteau Saturday morning.
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OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>

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Sallisaw Man To Stand Trial For 1997 Beating Death During Robbery
Sallisaw Man To Stand Trial For 1997 Beating Death During Robbery
During a preliminary hearing Friday, a Sequoyah County judge ordered 38-year-old Rex Richard Robbins III to be tried for first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Mitchell Dayne Nixon.More >>
During a preliminary hearing Friday, a Sequoyah County judge ordered 38-year-old Rex Richard Robbins III to be tried for first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Mitchell Dayne Nixon.More >>
Boy, 13, Arrested For Elk City Robbery
Boy, 13, Arrested For Elk City Robbery
Police in Elk City have arrested a 13-year-old boy accused of robbing a convenience store while armed with a knife.More >>
Police in Elk City have arrested a 13-year-old boy accused of robbing a convenience store while armed with a knife.More >>

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Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:38:46 GMT
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:47:30 GMT
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>

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Your 2 Cents: Angry Response To 'Open Transfer' Commentary
Your 2 Cents: Angry Response To 'Open Transfer' Commentary
Hundreds and hundreds of students from the suburbs are using "open transfers" to enroll in the premier high schools and middle schools in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
Hundreds and hundreds of students from the suburbs are using "open transfers" to enroll in the premier high schools and middle schools in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
My 2 Cents: 'Open Transfer' Students At OKC Schools
My 2 Cents: 'Open Transfer' Students At OKC Schools
HOWEVER.. it is outrageous, in my opinion, that hundreds of students at those two schools don't even live in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
HOWEVER.. it is outrageous, in my opinion, that hundreds of students at those two schools don't even live in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>

Consumer WatchMore>>
Consumer Watch: What Identity Thieves Don't Want Us To Know
Consumer Watch: What Identity Thieves Don't Want Us To Know
At least 2,500 Oklahomans have their identities stolen every year and the numbers keep climbing.More >>
At least 2,500 Oklahomans have their identities stolen every year and the numbers keep climbing.More >>
Consumer Watch: When To Never Pay Full Price
Consumer Watch: When To Never Pay Full Price
We all like to save money, but what if I told you there are several items we regularly pay full price for that we shouldn't. Here are some bargain busters that don't require any clipping.More >>
We all like to save money, but what if I told you there are several items we regularly pay full price for that we shouldn't. Here are some bargain busters that don't require any clipping.More >>

EducationMore>>
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Oklahoma Rep Introduces Homeschool Tax Deduction Bill
Oklahoma Rep Introduces Homeschool Tax Deduction Bill
Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole has introduced legislation to allow homeschool families a tax deduction already available to elementary and secondary school teachers for certain expenses.More >>
Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole has introduced legislation to allow homeschool families a tax deduction already available to elementary and secondary school teachers for certain expenses.More >>

PoliticsPoliticsMore>>
Governor Proposes Plan To Save Insure Oklahoma Program
Governor Proposes Plan To Save Insure Oklahoma Program
Gov. Mary Fallin released a statement Friday urging lawmakers to redirect $50 million so Insure Oklahoma could continue to operate as a "smaller, more targeted program run with state dollars only."More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin released a statement Friday urging lawmakers to redirect $50 million so Insure Oklahoma could continue to operate as a "smaller, more targeted program run with state dollars only."More >>
Governor Signs Bill Adding New Requirements For Abortion Providers
Governor Signs Bill Adding New Requirements For Abortion Providers

Abortion providers in Oklahoma will be required to report dozens of new details about each procedure under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin.More >>
Abortion providers in Oklahoma will be required to report dozens of new details about each procedure under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin.More >>

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Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month.More >>
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month.More >>
TransCanada Sues To Stop Oklahoma Keystone Pipeline Protesters
TransCanada Sues To Stop Oklahoma Keystone Pipeline Protesters
TransCanada has filed a lawsuit in Atoka County seeking an injunction and restraining order that keeps protesters from disrupting its pipeline construction sites in Oklahoma.More >>
TransCanada has filed a lawsuit in Atoka County seeking an injunction and restraining order that keeps protesters from disrupting its pipeline construction sites in Oklahoma.More >>

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News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
It's a forecast people across Oklahoma don't want to hear. The National Weather Service says baseball-sized hail and more tornadoes are possible this afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a large section of central...More >>
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>
Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected
Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.More >>
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.More >>
Another storm system poised to hit Oklahoma
Another storm system poised to hit Oklahoma
Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as another storm system takes aim at the state.More >>
Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as another storm system takes aim at the state.More >>
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury to convene
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury to convene
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury is preparing to convene to hear presentations on potential criminal prosecutions.More >>
Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury is preparing to convene to hear presentations on potential criminal prosecutions.More >>
Oklahoma health officials warn of diseases
Oklahoma health officials warn of diseases
With summer approaching and temperatures getting warmer, Oklahoma health officials are warning residents to take precautions against diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks.More >>
With summer approaching and temperatures getting warmer, Oklahoma health officials are warning residents to take precautions against diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks.More >>
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.More >>
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.More >>
Bethany woman saved from attacker by family dog
Bethany woman saved from attacker by family dog
Authorities in Bethany say a woman and her infant who were attacked by a man posing as a delivery driver were saved by the family dog.More >>
Authorities in Bethany say a woman and her infant who were attacked by a man posing as a delivery driver were saved by the family dog.More >>
Fires Brigade monuments to be rededicated
Fires Brigade monuments to be rededicated
A ceremony is planned at Fort Sill to rededicate the 214th Fires Brigade monuments to mark the addition names of two soldiers who died last year.More >>
A ceremony is planned at Fort Sill to rededicate the 214th Fires Brigade monuments to mark the addition names of two soldiers who died last year.More >>
Grand River Dam officials urge safe boating
Grand River Dam officials urge safe boating
Officials with the Grand River Dam Authority are urging boaters to wear their life jackets and engage in other safe boating practices.More >>
Officials with the Grand River Dam Authority are urging boaters to wear their life jackets and engage in other safe boating practices.More >>

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High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.More >>
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.More >>
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called...More >>
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...More >>
Connecticut commuters planned for long, slow trips to and from work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.More >>
Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial
Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial
Jodi Arias returns to court for the continuation of her trial after being convicted of murder in her lover's killing as jurors consider a life sentence or execution.More >>
Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or...More >>
Civil rights trial on NYPD tactic closing
Civil rights trial on NYPD tactic closing
The federal civil rights trial on the New York Police Department tactic of stop, question and frisk is ending after more than nine weeks of testimony.More >>
The federal civil rights challenge to the contentious New York Police Department tactic of stop, question and frisk is closing after more than nine weeks of testimony from men who say they were wrongly stopped because of...More >>
BC ceremony notable for who will attend, who won't
BC ceremony notable for who will attend, who won't
This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.More >>
This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.More >>
NY town eyes limit on use of Plum Island
NY town eyes limit on use of Plum Island
The federal government is moving ahead with plans to sell a tiny island east of New York City, where experiments on dangerous animal diseases have been conducted since the 1950s.More >>
Selling an island where scientists have experimented with infectious animal diseases since the dawn of the Cold War was going to be difficult enough. But it now appears any prospective buyer won't be able to do much with...More >>
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.More >>
Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.More >>

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