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May 24, 2013
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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
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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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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Heatwave 2011

Tulsa's summer so far ranks as second-hottest on record, with more than 30 days reaching highs above 100 degrees. The city now faces the possibility of ordering water rationing after usage on August 1 set a record for the third time in recent weeks.
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Mother Nature's extremes hit Oklahoma in 2011

Mother Nature's extremes hit Oklahoma in 2011   12/18/2011

The hottest summer in U.S. recorded history, the lowest temperature in state history, record snowfall in Tulsa and deadly tornadoes.
Heat, drought devastate Oklahoma's farmers

Heat, drought devastate Oklahoma's farmers   12/18/2011

Driving across open pastures in December, Lyle Blakley would usually need a four-wheel drive.
Temperatures breaking records

Temperatures breaking records   9/13/2011

Brace yourself: You might be in for another month filled with weather records in Tulsa.
This summer was Oklahoma's hottest on record

This summer was Oklahoma's hottest on record   9/2/2011

Oklahoma has never seen a summer like this.
Tulsa's August unusually hot

Tulsa's August unusually hot   9/1/2011

Tulsa set and tied six daily highs in the month of August, while also having more rain than any other month of 2011, according to the National Weather Service.
Burn ban to be lifted in 16 counties

Burn ban to be lifted in 16 counties   8/20/2011

With area rainfall and comparatively lower temperatures, the state-mandated burn ban will be lifted from Tulsa and 15 other counties at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Burn ban continues across Oklahoma despite rainfall

Burn ban continues across Oklahoma despite rainfall   8/12/2011

as in drought list - and a statewide burn ban continues, despite recent rainfalls across the state, including the Tulsa area.
Oklahoma heat unrivaled in U.S.

Oklahoma heat unrivaled in U.S.   8/9/2011

The records just keep falling, thanks to Oklahoma's hot weather.
Tulsa firefighters battle heat exhaustion

Tulsa firefighters battle heat exhaustion   8/8/2011

If it feels like it can't get much hotter, try being a firefighter.

Wildfires threaten, destroy homes   8/8/2011

Wildfires near Cleveland and Terlton in Pawnee County forced more evacuations Sunday after several days of fires in northeast Oklahoma.
Updated with video: Storm brings heat reprieve

Updated with video: Storm brings heat reprieve   8/7/2011

A thunderstorm Saturday brought much-welcomed relief - along with damage and power outages - for much of Tulsa following another record day of heat.
Hot temperatures threaten homeless

Hot temperatures threaten homeless   8/6/2011

With temperatures steadily topping 100 degrees, soup kitchens and shelters are taking extra steps to care for the homeless and hungry.
Heat wave increases sales, bills for area businesses

Heat wave increases sales, bills for area businesses   8/6/2011

The sweltering summer is taking its toll on more than just air conditioners.
Tulsa cools off a bit with 104-degree high

Tulsa cools off a bit with 104-degree high   8/5/2011

Tulsans endured their 10th-straight day of triple-digit heat Thursday while being encouraged to conserve water and electricity.
Student marching band practice in summer heat means lots of water

Student marching band practice in summer heat means lots of water   8/5/2011

The Jenks High School band deals with the extreme heat in much the same way everybody else does.
Water limit ordered

Water limit ordered   8/4/2011

Mayor Dewey Bartlett filed an executive order Wednesday officially calling for voluntary water rationing due to unprecedented water usage for the second consecutive day.
At least 8 homes destroyed in Tulsa-area wildfires

At least 8 homes destroyed in Tulsa-area wildfires   8/3/2011

Smoke was on the horizon when 81-year-old Loma McGee's grandson told her fire was moving toward them from a field south of her home.
Tulsa's temperatures, water usage continue to soar

Tulsa's temperatures, water usage continue to soar   8/3/2011

Tulsa set a record-high temperature of 112 degrees Tuesday as the possibility of water rationing loomed and the heat-related death toll statewide reached 11.
Thunderstorm warning expires in Tulsa, Osage counties

Thunderstorm warning expires in Tulsa, Osage counties   8/3/2011

The National Weather Service declared a severe thunderstorm warning for part of Tulsa County until 5:30 p.m.
Mayor orders voluntary water rationing

Mayor orders voluntary water rationing   8/3/2011

Mayor Dewey Bartlett ordered voluntary water rationing today due to the high demand of water usage for the second consecutive day.
11 deaths now blamed on heat in Oklahoma

11 deaths now blamed on heat in Oklahoma   8/2/2011

As of 3 p.m. today, Tulsa's high temperature is 112 degrees, breaking the record high for Aug. 2, which was set in 1980, according to the National Weather Service.
Setting records in July is definitely uncool

Setting records in July is definitely uncool   8/2/2011

Six months ago, record-setting snowfall and below-zero temperatures hit Tulsa, trapping motorists in 13.2 inches of snow on Feb. 1 and freezing residents with minus-12-degree temperatures on Feb. 10.
Boys save man in heat distress

Boys save man in heat distress   8/2/2011

Three children spotted an unconscious man in Owen Park on Friday and did exactly what they had been taught to do: Help him.
Tulsa breaks water usage record

Tulsa breaks water usage record   8/2/2011

City uses 207.6 million gallons of water on Monday. If city reaches 206 million or more today, officials will call for rationing.

Monday's high 110: Ties record for the date in Tulsa   8/1/2011

Monday's high temperature of 110 degrees in Tulsa tied a record for the date, according to the National Weather Service.
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