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Owasso City Manager Put on Administrative Leave Video included

The City of Owasso called a special meeting in an attempt to put one of their own on administrative leave.

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Tornado Pales To Matrimony

The tornado was a life changing event. But that doesn't mean everything will change for Bonnie and Shawn. More>>

Area Lakes Gear Up for Holiday Weekend Rush Video included

Keystone Lake was quiet on Friday afternoon, but in 24 hours, that was expected to change. More>>

Messages from Moore: Homeowners Speak Out With Signs Video included

Following the tornado in Moore, many homeowners in the most devastated areas are taking to spray-painting or posting signs to speak out in the community. More>>

Student Athlete Hailed For Academic Success Video included

© Parker Praised for Academic Excellence © Parker Praised for Academic Excellence

The shiny gold ball is the goal of most athletes in high school but for one student, it's the academic honors that mean just as much. Believe it or not, hoop star Juwan Parker has had low points on the court-as a freshman. More>>

Streets, Neighborhoods Reopen in Moore as Tornado Cleanup Continues

Authorities have reopened streets and resumed mail delivery in part of Moore as the town continues to clean up after Monday’s deadly tornado. More>>

T-Town Rundown: Plan Your Memorial Day Weekend

The weekends here and there is plenty of stuff to do in Tulsa.
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Tulsa Native to Appear on The Bachelorette Video included

A Tulsa native will try to win the heart of Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock when the ninth edition of the ABC’s The Bachelorette premieres Monday on Tulsa’s Channel 8. More>>

Dangerous River Conditions Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Video included

Campgrounds along the Illinois River, like Diamondhead Resort in Tahlequah, pack out around this time, every year for Memorial Day weekend, but this year may be different. More>>

Is This School Tornado Proof? Video included

Locust Grove built an early learning center, strong enough to fend off an EF-5 tornado and it's all in the shape of the building. More>>

Grieving Disaster: Moore Counselor Weighs In Video included

An expert said many homeowners in the area, and likely responders, are beginning to grieve the devastation the tornado caused earlier this week. More>>

Recovery Continues in Moore Despite Morning Storms Video included

Gov. Mary Fallin says despite delays from rain and flashing flooding this morning, recovery efforts are continuing in Moore. More>>

Getting Better Gas Mileage

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With routine maintenance and some careful driving you can save a lot of money on gasoline. More>>

Authorities Warn Scam Artists Will Steal Relief Efforts Video included

Don't Be Scammed, Trying to Help Others Don't Be Scammed, Trying to Help Others

As families begin putting their lives back together, scammers are busy trying to make money off the tornado disasters. They are willing to steal from people who have lost their homes. The State Attorney General says even in the comfort of your home, you are at risk. More>>

Report: Driver Had 10 Beers, Tequila Shot Before Deadly Grand Lake Boat Crash Video included

The driver of a boat that crashed into a the back of a houseboat on Grand Lake told investigators he had 10 beers and a tequila shot before the deadly collision, according to a preliminary crash report. More>>

Moore Tornado Update: 353 Injured, Death Toll Remains at 24

24 people were killed in Monday's EF-5 tornado. 24 people were killed in Monday's EF-5 tornado.

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s office says all but 1 of the 24 confirmed fatalities in Monday’s tornado have been identified. More>>

Recovery Efforts in Carney After Tornado Destroys 40 Homes

On Sunday night a tornado went through the town of Carney. It destroyed or damaged about 40 homes. When you look out at the area there are homes in every direction that show some kind of damage. Some of the families that have lived there for 17 years and have never been through anything like this. They didn't even have enough time to get their family in the shelter.

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Tornado Aftermath: Tulsa Firefighters Tasked with Elementary School Rubble Video included

About 39 firefighters from the Tulsa Fire Department spent the past several days searching through the rubble at Plaza Towers Elementary School. More>>

Mother's Home Destroyed in Tornado, Rescues Most Prized Possessions

A Moore woman's home was destroyed in this week's devastating tornado. Inside the house was the last photos of her two young children who died about five years ago. More>>

Links to Donate Money to Tornado Relief

Neighborhood destoryed by Moore tornado. Neighborhood destoryed by Moore tornado.

Learn how you can help tornado victims.
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President Obama to Visit Victims in Moore

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President Obama will visit victims and survey damage in Moore, following the deadly tornado that hit the city Monday, May 20. More>>

Green Country Residents Dig Deep Gathering Supplies for Victims Video included

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People in Oklahoma are living to up their reputation of being good neighbors. Tornado relief efforts are popping up all over green country, as trucks are headed to Moore, full supplies. More>>

Moore Tornado Damage Estimated at $2 Billion Video included

Officials say Monday's tornado likely did more than $2 billion in damage. Officials say Monday's tornado likely did more than $2 billion in damage.

Officials are estimating Monday’s deadly tornado caused more than $2 billion in damage. More>>

Berryhill Man Rides Out Moore Tornado, Pulls Survivors From Rubble Video included

A Berryhill resident and his son-in-law helped pull about 17 people from the rubble following Monday's tornado in Moore. More>>

Disaster Relief Donations To Help Tornado Victims

Disaster Relief Donations To Help Tornado Victims Video included

Relief efforts for the tornado victims are ongoing.
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Moore Tornado Tragedy Leads to School Safety Concerns

With 2 schools left devastated and several students killed yesterday in Moore, many are wondering, how safe are the schools we send our children to for learning? More>>

Moore Tornado Rated EF-5 Video included

The National Weather Service says the tornado that ripped through more was an EF-5 tornado. More>>

Tulsa School Donates Party Fund To Moore Victims

Students at Tulsa Adventist Academy canceled their end-of-school party and donated the money to buy supplies for the tornado victims in Moore. More>>

Agencies Set Up For Human, Animal Relief Video included

A Moore shopping center is transformed into a center for tornado relief efforts that will benefit humans and animals alike. More>>

Kevin Durant's Foundation To Help Relief Efforts

Kevin Durant Family Foundation Pledges $1 Million for Red Cross Relief Efforts. More>>

Rescue Workers Describe First Phase of Tornado Aftermath

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Today phase two of rescue and recovery begins in Moore Oklahoma. Rescue workers were able to locate 101 missing people overnight.  More>>

Moore Residents Sifting Through The Rubble Video included

Many residents are searching for loved ones in piles of debris. More>>

Moore Elementary School Destroyed Video included

Parents raced to the school frantically searching for their children. More>>

Facebook Page Devoted To Recovering Items From Tornado Video included

Social media is playing a role in this storm and helping reunite victims with their lost property. The Facebook page devoted to the cause. It's hard to imagine the tornado from Shawnee doing carrying damage all the way to Sapulpa. But one woman thinks that's exactly what happened when she found a photograph across her path. Now she wants to find it's owner.
It's a photograph like many lost in tornadoes a...
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Tornadoes Touch Down in OKC; Storms to Move Toward Tulsa Video included

The potential for severe weather for northeastern Oklahoma is high. More>>

Oklahoma Tornadoes: 2 Killed, Dozens Injured Video included

Two people were killed and more than three dozen injured in yesterday’s tornadoes. More>>

OU Softball Advances To Super Regional

Oklahoma (50-4) advances to a Super Regional and will meet Texas A&M - those games will be played in Norman. More>>

2013 Big 12 Baseball Championship Bracket Announced

The winner of the 2013 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship earns the league's automatic bid into the 2013 Division I NCAA Baseball Championship. More>>

Shoppers Prepare for Storm Video included

Many shoppers swung through Reasor's Sunday to "stock up" for the possible severe weather. More>>

Severe Weather Possible This Evening

Severe weather potential will be high both Sunday and Monday. A strong upper level storm system will continue to move towards the area. More>>

Local Street Drummer Brings a Unique Beat to Mayfest Video included

Local street performer Jascha Tobias is making noise and turning some heads at Tulsa's annual Mayfest. Local street performer Jascha Tobias is making noise and turning some heads at Tulsa's annual Mayfest.

At Mayfest its not uncommon to see artists turn the unusual into works of art. Local street performer Jascha Tobias is no exception to the rule. More>>

Warrior Dash 5K Brings Thousands To Inola

Thousands of people showed up for the Warrior Dash near Inola. More>>

McAlester Celebrates Italian Heritage

McAlester is celebrating the Italian Festival. More>>

Shoppes On Peoria Opens Saturday

Shoppes On Peoria Opens Saturday More>>

Tulsa Police Officer a Part of 3 Gun Nation Pro Series Video included

For the past three years, the 3 Gun Nation Pro Series shooting competition has only been for men. This year, they are opening it up to an elite group of women, and a Tulsa Police officer is one of those women. Ten ladies have earned their spot on this pro series. Each pro has to use a riffle, shotgun, and pistol, and it's not easy to be a master of all three.

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Season Ends For Tulsa Softball

The Tulsa softball team fell to Northern Iowa 2-1 Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Lincoln Regional at Bowlin Stadium. More>>

North Tulsa Forum Discusses Brady District Name Issue Video included

Some North Tulsans met for their monthly district forum Saturday morning and listened to a city councilor's brief statement regarding the Brady District name controversy."You know what? If that name changes or not, Tulsa still has an opportunity to grow," said District 1 City Councilor Jack Henderson. He spoke about a city council meeting just days ago, where the topic was discussed.Some people in the community are calling for the Brady District to change its name. The area is named after a T... More>>

OU Softball Wins Again In NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma got a three-run double from Lauren Chamberlain and stayed in control to beat Arkansas, 10-5, in an NCAA Regional game on Saturday in Norman. The Sooners (49-4) led 6-1 after five innings but More>>

Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Possible Sunday And Monday

Severe weather potential will be high both Sunday and Monday. More>>

Weather Trends Show Fewer Tornadoes Video included

May typically has been our peak month for tornadoes, but after the warmest year on record followed by an ongoing drought and cooler than normal temperatures - our weather has been anything but normal for the past 12 months. More>>

California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot

The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million. More>>

A rash of tornados slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless.
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Police vow to solve shootings of 19 in New Orleans Video included

Video released early Monday by New Orleans police shows a possible suspect in the Mother's Day gunfire that wounded 19 people during a neighborhood parade. More>>

1 Killed When Train Crashes into Semi

One person died when a train crashed into a semi-truck near Pawnee this afternoon. More>>

A frantic 911 call led police to a house near downtown Cleveland, Ohio where the three women missing for a decade were found Monday. More>>

Tulsa Woman Who Pushed Husband Out Window Gets 25 Years Video included

Amber Hilberling has been sentenced to 25 years for pushing her husband to his death.
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2013 Patriot Cup Set For May 27 Video included

This year is the fourth anniversary of the Patriot Cup, which will honor golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and include a concert by country music star Dierks Bentley.
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Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 3 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. More>>

The U.S. Postal Service backed down from its plan to eliminate Saturday mail delivery because Congress barred it, officials said Wednesday. More>>

President Barack Obama will return 5 percent of his salary each month to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers smarting from government-wide spending cuts. More>>

Hoax Prompts Lockdown at Union High School Video included

Union High School is no longer on lockdown after officials determined a report of gun shots at the school was a hoax. More>>

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