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Koch Industries gives $1M to tornado recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:02:23 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Koch Industries Inc. is pledging to donate $1 million to help with the recovery effort from the Moore tornado.

Okla. health officials warn of food vendor issues

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:31 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - State health officials say several vendors setting up in Moore to help provide food to residents and workers in the area are failing to follow basic health guidelines.

Okla. lawmakers to take up tornado recovery bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:41 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma lawmakers are preparing to take up legislation to appropriate $45 million in emergency funds to help pay for recovery efforts following deadly tornadoes in central Oklahoma.

Tulsa agencies assisting in Moore recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:47:04 -0400

TULSA, Oklahoma - The city of Tulsa is sending a contingent of workers to help with the recovery in Moore, including its coordinator for grants.

Agency opens mental health center in Moore

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:12 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has opened a center in Moore to assist in the tornado recovery.

Okla. insurance commissioner to address questions

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:09:41 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma's insurance commissioner is planning a session in which he'll answer questions about tornado-related insurance claims.

Wife guilty in Nichols Hills fire chief slaying

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:18:22 -0400

EL RENO, Oklahoma - A jury in El Reno has convicted Rebecca Bryan of the murder of her husband, Nichols Hills Fire Chief Keith Bryan, and recommended a sentence of life in prison without parole.

I-35 open through Moore, but exits restricted

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:05:46 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Oklahoma transportation officials say Interstate 35 in Moore remains open, but exits into the community are blocked to all but emergency responders and work crews.

Oklahoma state buildings close over water concerns

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:21:03 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Low water pressure in about a dozen state buildings has forced officials to close them due to health and safety concerns.

Walmart pledges $1M for Moore tornado recovery

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:58:33 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore.

Okla. Highway Patrol sets perimeter around Moore

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:12 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says it has set up a perimeter around Moore to keep out people who don't belong there.

Okla. museum bill to be pulled for tornado relief

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:47 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Historical Society is asking state lawmakers to postpone consideration of a museum funding bill so they can concentrate on tornado relief.

Oklahoma governor to tour tornado ravaged areas

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35:06 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Gov. Mary Fallin will survey tornado-ravaged areas of central Oklahoma from a helicopter.

Oklahoma interstates open, but traffic slow moving

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:40:11 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Officials say all of the interstates through the tornado-ravaged areas of Moore and Oklahoma City are open, but traffic is moving slowly.

Oklahoma City residents asked to conserve water

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:34 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City residents are being asked to help conserve water while power remains out at one of the city's main water treatment facilities.

Save the Children sending relief to Moore victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:24:28 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Relief organization Save the Children says it's sending help to families affected by Monday's deadly tornado in Moore.

Chesapeake to donate $1 million to tornado relief

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:05 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. says it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help in the rescue and recovery efforts in Moore.

Searches to continue day after Moore tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:32:04 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Authorities say searchers, utility crews and people cleaning up are to continue their duties the day after the Moore tornado.

Okla. highways reopened after Moore tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:20:04 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - Oklahoma highway officials say Interstate 35 in Moore has reopened in both directions.

OKC Memorial offers tips on talking to children

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:12:31 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Officials with the Oklahoma City National Memorial say parents can have a tough time helping children get through the grief and trauma associated with a disaster, such as the tornado that struck Moore.