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Rains in NE Oklahoma Prompt Illinois River Warning

Oklahoma's Scenic Rivers Commission is warning holiday travelers not to swim or canoe the Illinois River after a week of heavy rainfall in northeast

  • Rains in NE Oklahoma Prompt Illinois River Warning

    Oklahoma's Scenic Rivers Commission is warning holiday travelers not to swim or canoe the Illinois River after a week of heavy rainfall in northeast

  • Faces And Places The Tornado Left Behind

    It's been four days since the tornado blazed through Moore, Okla. And while the initial shock may be abating for some, the hardest part lies ahead for

  • Explore The Oklahoma Tornado Damage

    Use this map of before-and-after aerial imagery to explore damage from the recent Oklahoma tornado — one of the most destructive storms ever recorded.

  • Tornado Safe Rooms In Schools A Popular, But Costly Idea

    In the days since a tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., talk of constructing safe rooms in public schools has become commonplace.In southwest Missouri,

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Major Accomplishments of 2013 Oklahoma Legislature
Major items passed by the Oklahoma Legislature, which was working Friday to wrap up its 2013 session: — Tax Cut: Lawmakers adopted legislation that...
State Has Kept Role to a Minimum with School Shelters
"When it comes to making sure that school kids have access to tornado shelters, Oklahoma’s state government has kept its distance. The state does not...
Tribe And Red Cross Help Native And Non-Native Residents Recover
"When last Sunday’s tornado tore through Shawnee, the tribe began to round up their emergency personnel, and the Red Cross made sure they had what...
Moore Post Office Service Increases; Streets Open
Public agencies in Moore have opened streets to residents and resumed mail delivery to as many addresses as possible. At a news conference Friday,...
Rains in NE Oklahoma Prompt Illinois River Warning
Oklahoma's Scenic Rivers Commission is warning holiday travelers not to swim or canoe the Illinois River after a week of heavy rainfall in...

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