One person was confirmed dead by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth.
Austin O’Brien and Trae Bobo, who helped lead Owasso to a 36-0 record and the Class 6A state championship, were among metro-area athletes chosen to the Oklahoma Coaches Association's 2013 All-State baseball team.
The Enbridge oil slick never reached Lake Michigan, but it slid as far down river as the delta of Morrow Lake, not too far from the city of Kalamazoo.
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RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer
Moore tornado: At least 20 children among the dead; 2 dozen more still missing Rescue workers are searching the rubble of a collapsed school for two dozen more students.
MICHAEL B. MAROIS and BRIAN K. SULLIVAN Bloomberg News
Oklahoma to get federal disaster aid Individuals in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties can qualify for help.
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Tornadoes in NE Oklahoma hit rural areas, no injuries reported A trained spotter reported a tornado about 6:30 p.m. 8 miles south of Quapaw in Ottawa County, according ...
JERRY WOFFORD AND JARREL WADEWorld Staff Writers
Severe weather threat diminishing for northeast Oklahoma Update 7:10 p.m.: The severe weather threat has diminished for much of northeastern Oklahoma. A line ...
JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer
Kids rescued from rubble at Moore elementary Rescue workers lifted children from the rubble before they were passed down a human chain and taken to ...
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Some schools cancel evening plans due to weather Many area schools are keeping Monday’s severe weather outlook in mind for this evening’s events
SAMANTHA VICENT World Staff Writer
Governor tours tornado-ravaged Shawnee area At least two people have died, 39 have been injured and more than 200 homes have been damaged or des ...
MICHAEL OVERALL World Staff Writer
Tulsa school board meeting canceled The Tulsa school board meeting was set for 6:30 p.m. Monday.
House speaker won't save Insure Oklahoma “It is unfortunate these Oklahomans will be without health insurance due to President (Barack) Obama’s ...
WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer
Oklahoma City public schools now dismissing students The students were kept late because of the severe weather.
Jay-Z's sports agency buys Tulsa Shock's Diggins a new Benz 'I got 99 problems but a BENZ ain't one,' a tweet on Diggins' account said, riffing off a Jay-Z hit.
Officials: Tornado in Moore so large, may not be recognized After being on the ground for more than half an hour, the massive twister dissipated.
Oil: Price rises on falling dollar; gasoline at $3.65 Although stocks slipped in the afternoon, a weak dollar propped up oil prices.
Stocks: Small companies take the limelight The Russell 2000, an index of small-company stocks, rose above 1,000 for the first time Monday.
Oklahoma City man accused of embezzling copper He was taking copper from the company's stock and selling it to scrap yards, according to the police ...
LEIGHANNE MANWARREN NewsOK.com
Tulsan accused of kicking officer, paramedic in Sand Springs arrest He was “extremely agitated, with both hands clinched into fists … and screaming multiple profanities” ...
AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer
Experts: Conditions allowed Sunday storms to weaken when they approached Tulsa Meteorologist: “To get tornadoes like that happening, you have to have the right mix of ingredients, ...
Owasso duo heads All-State baseball team Austin O’Brien and Trae Bobo, who helped lead Owasso to a 36-0 record and the Class 6A state championship, ...
MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer
House committee advances Indian museum funding A similar bill to fund the proposed OKPOP museum in Tulsa is expected to be heard this afternoon.
RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer
Texas Tech hires OSU associate head coach Whitaker The former Lady Raiders player returns to her alma mater as the program's sixth coach. The move comes ...
Lincoln County to use police sirens to warn of storms Utilities said power is out to about 6,000 homes and businesses in the state.
Voter files challenge in Rogers County road tax vote Rogers County voters approved the renewal of a penny tax for roads and bridges by more than 16 percentage ...
RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer
Police seek woman using stolen debit card The debit card was taken from a parked vehicle near 91st Street and Sheridan Road.
AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards Justin Bieber: 'I’m an artist and I should be taken seriously and all this other bull should not be ...
MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer
Chesapeake names Anadarko executive as new CEO The appointment comes after a tough year during which Chesapeake's board ousted its founder and the company ...
Oklahoma governor to tour tornado damage The governor plans to visit Carney at 10 a.m. Monday before traveling to the Shawnee area.
Bethany woman saved from attacker by family dog The family dog, Louie, bolted toward the man when the woman screamed.
Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up ...
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Severe weather threat diminishing for northeast Oklahoma Update 7:10 p.m.: The severe weather threat has diminished for much of northeastern Oklahoma. ...
Medical Examiner: 51 killed in tornado that swept through Moore The death toll is expected to rise, officials said. The tornado had winds up to 200 mph, the National ...
Photos, video and reaction to today's storms We continue to update the story as Oklahomans react.
Open carry in Oklahoma is nonissue When Oklahoma joined 43 other states in allowing residents to openly carry handguns last year, local ...
At least one dead as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma One person was confirmed dead by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth.
RANDY ELLIS NewsOK.com
Death notices for May 20 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.
Shock rookie Skylar Diggins talks about life on, off the court Welcome to Tulsa, Skylar.
BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer
Tulsa student overcomes obstacles to graduate high school Graduation is something to be celebrated, but this soon-to-be Hale High School grad is too concerned ...
ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer
Severe weather slams parts of state Much of northeast Oklahoma is in a moderate risk of severe weather again Monday; Fallin declares state ...
Death notices for May 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.
Parents cross line from spanking into abuse According to Oklahoma state law, parents are not prohibited from "using ordinary force as a means of ...
KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer
Police urge added caution after spate of violent robberies Police are asking people to be more aware and careful of their surroundings after several recent armed ...
Union football determined to regain championship form Union senior linebacker Coleby Evans looked in championship form when he intercepted a pass and made ...
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Tulsa city councilors asked to move forward on use of Tate Brady's name in Tulsa Arts District "I come not to praise Tate Brady but to help bury him," Workman said. "Action needs to be taken. I think ...
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Sen. Jim Inhofe goes 'unvarnished' for speech in Tulsa The potential Republican U.S. Senate candidates waiting in a long line for incumbent Sen. Jim Inhofe ...
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Letter to the Editor: Complicit It was with sadness and disbelief that I read your Benghazi editorial on May 15.
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Teen arrested after knife found in his car at Jenks High School He was later released after posting bond on $10,000 bail.
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Justice Department investigating IRS The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting tea party groups for ...
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Minnesota Senate OKs gay marriage; governor to sign bill Minnesota is set to become the 12th U.S. state where gay couples can get married after a final legislative ...
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Tulsa killings continue at record pace; latest slaying is year's 30th A man told police that a woman he met at a strip club Thursday attacked him later in the morning, leading ...
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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 ...
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U.S. House votes again to repeal 'Obamacare'; Coburn pushes bill against expanding Medicare The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to repeal the Affordable Care Act - Obamacare - ...
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