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Break in OKC weather allows residents to continue debris removal

Thousands of residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornado have a break in the weather Friday to continue removing debris from their propertiers.

Plan to give $1,200 debit cards to tornado victims rejected
Tulsa World Editorial Cartoonist Bruce Plante: "The Modern Oklahoma School Teacher"
Citizens are in "state of healing," Gov. Mary Fallin says as Moore continues tornado recovery
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado: OK Strong
SLIDESHOW: Moore Tornado coverage - day 4
Moore Tornado 2013: Find all the coverage from the Moore tornado, including photo slideshows and a video from the World's award winning photographers.

 
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Ricketts, Sooners win emotional Super Regional game with sister of tornado victim in dugout

You bet Casey Angle had a favorite part of Friday night’s softball game.

 
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Claremore opens rail spur, road to serve industrial park

It's just an empty field now, but community and industry leaders hope a new rail line and road will help make a section of Claremore an industrial hub for northeast Oklahoma.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?
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Memorial Day weekend could break box-office records Memorial Day weekend has always been one of the most popular moviegoing periods of any year. This is ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

43 minutes ago

Rocklahoma kicks off with music, camping in Pryor And party they do.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

9 minutes ago

'Healing the Heartland' concert tickets on sale Tickets for country music star Blake Shelton's tornado relief concert next week in Oklahoma City will ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

29 minutes ago

Review: 'Epic' 'Epic' is an unfortunate name for such a simplistic, sleepy little animated movie.

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Owasso brothers win $100,000 grand prize on 'American Bible Challenge' Oklahoma's Jesse, Josh and Daniel Wagner know their Bible. And it paid off - big time - for their ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Hall, Oates to donate guitar for tornado relief effort Daryl Hall and John Oates proved they are far from being 'Out of Touch' with the people of Oklahoma.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

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BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

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Ask Amy

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Rocklahoma kicks off with music, camping in Pryor As the Rocklahoma festival grounds filled with tens of thousands of fans Friday afternoon, music bla

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Staff Writer

6 hours ago

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton for tornado relief concert Tickets for Blake Shelton’s tornado relief concert in Oklahoma City go on sale Saturday. RELATED ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

12 hours ago

Tim Stanley: Remembering Joplin Two years removed, the faces and other images are still fresh.

Tim Stanley Staff Writer

13 hours ago

ORU students win $100,000 on 'American Bible Challenge' In previous competition on the show, taped in January in Hollywood, Calif., the brothers — four-time ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

REVIEW: 'Epic' just isn't big enough I could have nodded off a couple of times if not for my 8-year-old daughter snickering at the comedy ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Michael Dambold: The best videos on the Internet this week Small faces

Michael Dambold Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Nour Habib: Children's Museum schedules three days of grand opening activities It's full of fun and educational exhibits

Nour Habib Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Hall and Oates donate signed guitar for tornado relief efforts Details about the auction will be announced at a later date, but 100 percent of the proceeds will go ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Chris Moore: DC reveals Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Change a moment in the past, and the whole world can become undone.

Chris Moore Scene Writer

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Jennifer Chancellor: BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC The Oklahoma-born country music superstar will host a benefit concert Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Rocklahoma welcomes Korn as headliner For a festival that boasts so many repeat customers, there are a few prominent newbies this year - ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Philbrook's satellite facility downtown almost ready for June 14 opening The final piece of the artistic puzzle that is the Mathews Warehouse in the Brady Arts District is being ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

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Review: 'Fast & Furious 6' Buckle up, people: 'Fast & Furious 6' is utterly preposterous and completely over-the-top in delivering ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: BOK Center tops list of 'Midwest Top Stops' Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication 'Venues Today' ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Review: 'At Any Price' 'At Any Price' is an uneven but intriguing rural reaction to the American recession, set in the age of ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

Tornado Relief Briefs: 'Music for Moore' set for Wednesday in OKC The 'Music for Moore' concert will be 5-11 p.m. Wednesday at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

Tulsa-area businesses, groups help with relief for tornado survivors Area retailers, restaurants and other venues are raising money and taking donations for Oklahoma tornado ...

Staff Reports

22 hours ago

OK Chefs Relief fundraiser events set in Oklahoma City Oklahoma chefs have joined forces to feed the victims of the Moore tornado, as well as the rescue workers ...

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

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22 hours ago

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AMY DICKINSON

23 hours ago

87-year-old woman loses civil case against Donald Trump An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

AP Wire Service

23 hours ago

Best bets: Rocklahoma, Drillers take on Midland Sunday is the last day to attend the 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest in downtown Tulsa.

Staff Reports

23 hours ago

Tulsa man arrested on child neglect charge; warrant out for child's mother Prosecutors allege they failed to provide a safe environment, proper supervision or both.

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

16 hours ago

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton for tornado relief concert Tickets for Blake Shelton’s tornado relief concert in Oklahoma City go on sale Saturday.

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

12 hours ago

The Modern Oklahoma School Teacher

BRUCE PLANTE

20 hours ago

Plan to give $1,200 debit cards to tornado victims rejected Fallin administration officials rejected a plan to distribute debit cards worth $1,200 - funded with ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

19 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC The Oklahoma-born country music superstar will host a benefit concert Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy ...

1 day ago

John Klein: College transfer rule that limited Wes Lunt must be changed Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt, just like any college athlete, should not be free to transfer ...

JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports Columnist

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Death notices for May 24 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

23 hours ago

Grove man charged in wife's shooting death Grove Police Chief Mark Morris said the couple didn't have a history of domestic violence, but a neighbor ...

SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

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AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

19 hours ago

Class act: Collinsville teacher gets support from school during health crisis Terry Coburn's third-grade class had to say goodbye to their teacher for the second time this year.

KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

Death notices for May 23 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Owasso city manager suspended pending investigation The City Council voted unanimously to place veteran City Manager Rodney Ray on administrative leave.

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

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ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

1 day ago

New Bixby pastor loses home in tornado, church helps out The Rev. Jeff and Sherri Sloan were in Bixby closing on a house Monday afternoon.

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21 hours ago

Grove woman killed; man also shot Dena Davenport, 49, and Doyle Handle, 52, were both shot in the head.

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Rocklahoma welcomes Korn as headliner For a festival that boasts so many repeat customers, there are a few prominent newbies this year - ...

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20 hours ago

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Amber Hilberling discusses husband's fatal fall Amber Hilberling told a national television audience on Friday that she still can't understand what happened ...

DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

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St. John plans layoffs, cites rejection of Medicaid expansion by Gov. Mary Fallin Tulsa's St. John Health System is "restructuring its workforce" because of changes in medical financing, ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer & SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer

1 day ago

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Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday; tornado damage could top $1 billion Secretary of Homeland Defense Janet Napolitano toured the tornado-ravaged areas on Wednesday.

MICHAEL OVERALL and AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writers

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JULIE PACE & CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press

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RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a ...

DAVID CRARY & NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press

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Letter to the Editor: Complicit It was with sadness and disbelief that I read your Benghazi editorial on May 15.

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

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BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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142 Comments

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1 day ago

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Fallin's Medicaid decision leads to job losses here The negative fallout resulting from Gov. Mary Fallin's decision to reject the Medicaid expansion element ...

World's Editorials Writers

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Obama pledges prompt response for storm-ravaged Moore President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma on Tuesday in the wake of "one of ...

Associated Press

3 days ago

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MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

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Boy Scouts' leaders to vote on lifting gay-youth ban With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the ...

DAVID CRARY Associated Press

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Tulsa library system budget takes hit from property tax cut The Tulsa City-County Library has cut more than $800,000 from its proposed operating budget for fiscal ...

SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer

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Letter to the Editor: Giving voice I implore the Tulsa World to cover the multiple investigations going on around the country. This is how ...

Angela Shell, Tulsa

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Tulsa city councilors propose budget amendments to boost police force The plan, outlined Thursday by Councilors G.T. Bynum and Karen Gilbert, would increase the number of ...

ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writer

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51 killed, including 20 children, in Moore tornado A powerful tornado roared through Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51 people ...

RANDY ELLIS NewsOK.com

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Will congressmen help their fellow Oklahomans? What will Jim Bridenstine do? It was only a matter of time until he faced the question.

World's Editorials Writers

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Open carry in Oklahoma is nonissue When Oklahoma joined 43 other states in allowing residents to openly carry handguns last year, local ...

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

4 days ago

Wha-wha peddler ... show tonight!

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR Scene Writer on Nov 21, 2008, at 3:13 PM  Updated on 11/21 at 3:13 PM

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BOK Center tops list of 'Midwest Top Stops'

Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication ' Venues Today ' as a leader in ...

BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC

Blake Shelton , the Oklahoma-born country music superstar and host of TV talent show 'The Voice,' will host a benefit concert ...

REVIEW and PHOTOS: Thompson Square at Cain's Ballroom

Country duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was ...

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BARRELHOUSE BEAT

BOK Center tops list of 'Midwest Top Stops'

Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication ' Venues Today ' as a leader in ...

BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC

Blake Shelton , the Oklahoma-born country music superstar and host of TV talent show 'The Voice,' will host a benefit concert ...

REVIEW and PHOTOS: Thompson Square at Cain's Ballroom

Country duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was ...

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Jennifer Chancellor

918-581-8346
Email

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SCENE FEED

Memorial Day weekend could break box-office records Memorial Day weekend has always been one of the most popular moviegoing periods of any year. This is ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

43 minutes ago

Rocklahoma kicks off with music, camping in Pryor And party they do.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

9 minutes ago

'Healing the Heartland' concert tickets on sale Tickets for country music star Blake Shelton's tornado relief concert next week in Oklahoma City will ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

29 minutes ago

Review: 'Epic' 'Epic' is an unfortunate name for such a simplistic, sleepy little animated movie.

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Owasso brothers win $100,000 grand prize on 'American Bible Challenge' Oklahoma's Jesse, Josh and Daniel Wagner know their Bible. And it paid off - big time - for their ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Hall, Oates to donate guitar for tornado relief effort Daryl Hall and John Oates proved they are far from being 'Out of Touch' with the people of Oklahoma.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

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RUSSELL STUDEBAKER In Our Gardens

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Rocklahoma kicks off with music, camping in Pryor As the Rocklahoma festival grounds filled with tens of thousands of fans Friday afternoon, music bla

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World Staff Writer

6 hours ago

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton for tornado relief concert Tickets for Blake Shelton’s tornado relief concert in Oklahoma City go on sale Saturday. RELATED ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

12 hours ago

Tim Stanley: Remembering Joplin Two years removed, the faces and other images are still fresh.

Tim Stanley Staff Writer

13 hours ago

ORU students win $100,000 on 'American Bible Challenge' In previous competition on the show, taped in January in Hollywood, Calif., the brothers — four-time ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

REVIEW: 'Epic' just isn't big enough I could have nodded off a couple of times if not for my 8-year-old daughter snickering at the comedy ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Michael Dambold: The best videos on the Internet this week Small faces

Michael Dambold Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Nour Habib: Children's Museum schedules three days of grand opening activities It's full of fun and educational exhibits

Nour Habib Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Hall and Oates donate signed guitar for tornado relief efforts Details about the auction will be announced at a later date, but 100 percent of the proceeds will go ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Chris Moore: DC reveals Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox Change a moment in the past, and the whole world can become undone.

Chris Moore Scene Writer

14 hours ago

James D. Watts Jr.: So maybe tonight you need to laugh.... Two local improv groups have shows.

James D. Watts Jr. Scene Writer

16 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC The Oklahoma-born country music superstar will host a benefit concert Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Rocklahoma welcomes Korn as headliner For a festival that boasts so many repeat customers, there are a few prominent newbies this year - ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Philbrook's satellite facility downtown almost ready for June 14 opening The final piece of the artistic puzzle that is the Mathews Warehouse in the Brady Arts District is being ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

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MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: BOK Center tops list of 'Midwest Top Stops' Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication 'Venues Today' ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Review: 'At Any Price' 'At Any Price' is an uneven but intriguing rural reaction to the American recession, set in the age of ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

Tornado Relief Briefs: 'Music for Moore' set for Wednesday in OKC The 'Music for Moore' concert will be 5-11 p.m. Wednesday at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

Tulsa-area businesses, groups help with relief for tornado survivors Area retailers, restaurants and other venues are raising money and taking donations for Oklahoma tornado ...

Staff Reports

22 hours ago

OK Chefs Relief fundraiser events set in Oklahoma City Oklahoma chefs have joined forces to feed the victims of the Moore tornado, as well as the rescue workers ...

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

TV Type: New 'Arrested Development' episodes should be viewed in order, creator says Do as I say now, not as I said before.

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

22 hours ago

New concussion guidelines take diagnosis away from coaches Dear Doctor K: I have a teenage son who plays high school football, so I'm interested in the new concussion ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

23 hours ago

Children, like some chickens, should be free range Dear Amy: My wife and I think it might be a good idea to let our 10-year-old son explore the city in ...

AMY DICKINSON

23 hours ago

87-year-old woman loses civil case against Donald Trump An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.

AP Wire Service

23 hours ago

Best bets: Rocklahoma, Drillers take on Midland Sunday is the last day to attend the 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest in downtown Tulsa.

Staff Reports

23 hours ago

Tulsa man arrested on child neglect charge; warrant out for child's mother Prosecutors allege they failed to provide a safe environment, proper supervision or both.

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

16 hours ago

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton for tornado relief concert Tickets for Blake Shelton’s tornado relief concert in Oklahoma City go on sale Saturday.

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

12 hours ago

The Modern Oklahoma School Teacher

BRUCE PLANTE

20 hours ago

Plan to give $1,200 debit cards to tornado victims rejected Fallin administration officials rejected a plan to distribute debit cards worth $1,200 - funded with ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

19 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC The Oklahoma-born country music superstar will host a benefit concert Wednesday at Chesapeake Energy ...

1 day ago

John Klein: College transfer rule that limited Wes Lunt must be changed Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt, just like any college athlete, should not be free to transfer ...

JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports Columnist

12 hours ago

Death notices for May 24 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

23 hours ago

Grove man charged in wife's shooting death Grove Police Chief Mark Morris said the couple didn't have a history of domestic violence, but a neighbor ...

SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

14 hours ago

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AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

19 hours ago

Class act: Collinsville teacher gets support from school during health crisis Terry Coburn's third-grade class had to say goodbye to their teacher for the second time this year.

KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

Death notices for May 23 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Owasso city manager suspended pending investigation The City Council voted unanimously to place veteran City Manager Rodney Ray on administrative leave.

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

6 hours ago

Plaza Towers students, teachers gather for a tearful reunion to close out the school year Just three days after a deadly tornado ripped apart Plaza Towers Elementary School, the school community ...

ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

TCU ninth-inning rally tops OSU at Big 12 baseball tournament Horned Frogs score six runs in the top of the ninth inning to upend Cowboys 8-4 late Thursday night in ...

ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

1 day ago

New Bixby pastor loses home in tornado, church helps out The Rev. Jeff and Sherri Sloan were in Bixby closing on a house Monday afternoon.

BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer

21 hours ago

Grove woman killed; man also shot Dena Davenport, 49, and Doyle Handle, 52, were both shot in the head.

SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

1 day ago

Former Ottawa County detective found guilty of making, selling meth The former detective sold a half-gram of methamphetamine for $40 to an undercover narcotics agent, according ...

SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

19 hours ago

Rocklahoma welcomes Korn as headliner For a festival that boasts so many repeat customers, there are a few prominent newbies this year - ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

20 hours ago

Republican lawmakers' feud erupts on House floor Rep. Don Armes, R-Lawton said "You've been breathing my air a long time" to Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma ...

RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Tulsa council to study whether to rename Brady Street Responding to two weeks of pleas from residents to take action, City Councilors agreed Thursday to create ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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245 Comments

Amber Hilberling discusses husband's fatal fall Amber Hilberling told a national television audience on Friday that she still can't understand what happened ...

DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

6 days ago

216 Comments

St. John plans layoffs, cites rejection of Medicaid expansion by Gov. Mary Fallin Tulsa's St. John Health System is "restructuring its workforce" because of changes in medical financing, ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer & SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer

1 day ago

184 Comments

Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday; tornado damage could top $1 billion Secretary of Homeland Defense Janet Napolitano toured the tornado-ravaged areas on Wednesday.

MICHAEL OVERALL and AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writers

2 days ago

184 Comments

More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending ...

JULIE PACE & CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press

4 days ago

161 Comments

Tulsa tea party groups protest at local IRS office About 20 people picketed in the rain outside an east Tulsa federal building Tuesday as part of a national ...

RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

2 days ago

154 Comments

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a ...

DAVID CRARY & NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press

21 hours ago

152 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Complicit It was with sadness and disbelief that I read your Benghazi editorial on May 15.

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

5 days ago

148 Comments

OK insurance

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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