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Moore Store Manager Directed Over 60 Into Cooler To Safely Ride Out Tornado

Tess Maune — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

Days later, we're still hearing stories of heroism coming from Moore, including that of one Green Country man who helped saved dozens of lives in that tornado.

Construction Begins On New Riverside Drive Parking Spaces

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:19:00 EDT

Work began Thursday on new parking spaces along Riverside Drive.

Is Your Child's School Prepared For Disaster?

Jennifer Loren — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:00 EDT

At the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency, 6 Investigates found only two local school districts have fully complied with a law that requires schools to have updated disaster preparedness plans.

OK Legislature Approves Bill To Dip Into Rainy Day Fund For Tornado Relief

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT

The State House of Representatives Thursday gave the green light to take $45 million out of the Rainy Day Fund for tornado cleanup.

Boy Scouts Approve Plan To Accept Openly Gay Boys; Not Leaders

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:22:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Community Supercomputer Unveiled In Tulsa

Rick Wells — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

It may be a world-wide first--a Tulsa supercomputer was unveiled this week, and it's open to the public.

Bethel Acres Residents Dealing With Tornado Aftermath

Heather Hope — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Several counties are dealing with the tornado aftermath following this week's deadly storms.

Briarwood Elementary Students, Teachers Reunited For Last Day Of School

Adrianna Iwasinski — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

All the kids from Briarwood Elementary came here to Wayland Bonds Elementary School to meet with their classmates for one last time for the last day of school.

Plaza Towers Teachers & Families Share Special Reunion

Abby Broyles — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 EDT

Many teachers have been called heroes this week, especially the those who used themselves as human shields to protect their students during Monday's deadly tornado.

In Tornado's Wake, Carney Church Bands Together To Aid Neighbors

Grant Sloan — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

The Field family huddled and prayed inside the bathroom when the storm blew over Sunday. It was the only room left standing.

Tulsa Citizen Files Ethics Complaint Against Mayor Dewey Bartlett

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Mayor Dewey Bartlett has been slapped with an ethics complaint, accusing him of campaigning with taxpayer dollars.

Tornado Victim Reunited With Dog

Adrianna Iwasinski — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Pam Courtois still can't get into her home to retrieve the few belongings she has left, but that doesn't matter. That's because she finally found her dog, Jake.

As They Sign Contract On Bixby Home, Tornado Hits Couple's Moore Home

Dan Bewley — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT

Those images you've seen countless times since Monday afternoon? The house on fire is where the Sloan's lived for the past four years.

Muskogee Teacher Accused Of Slapping First-Grader In The Face

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

A Muskogee teacher was arrested, accused of slapping a student Wednesday.

Coffeyville Police: 2-Day-Old Severely Injured After Pit Bull Attack

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Police say a newborn girl was attacked and severely injured by her family's pit bull Thursday morning.

Preliminary Hearing Begins For Brothers Charged In Tulsa Quadruple Murder

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

Cedric Poore, 39, and his brother, James Poore, 32, are each charged with four counts of first degree murder.

First Funeral Held For Young Tornado Victims

CBS News — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

The world is coming face-to-face with the tragedy in Moore as we learn more about the 24 people who died, especially the 10 children.

Tulsa-Area Food Service Folks Feed Moore Workers, Volunteers

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Some Tulsa-area restaurant owners and food trucks owners are looking out for emergency responders and volunteers.

Police: Man Suspected Of Stealing From Tulsa Business Caught On Camera

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Tulsa Police are looking for a man who broke into Midwest Pest Control in the 5400 block of South 103rd East Avenue on May 6, 2013 taking cash, a laptop computer and a truck.

Lincoln County Numbers: 34 Homes Gone; 20 Sustain Major Damage

Brandi Ball — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Emergency Management officials say they are "humbled by the outpouring of support from fellow Oklahomans."

Owasso Brothers Compete For $100,000 In Bible Challenge Game Show

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The Wagner brothers - Joshua, Jesse and Daniel - are competing in the finale of the American Bible Challenge on the Game Show Network.

Recovery Begins While Officials Clarify Numbers On OK Tornado Damage

Deanne Stein — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Governor Mary Fallin and other officials held a press briefing on Thursday to update the relief efforts of the deadly tornadoes from Sunday and Monday.

Shawnee Tornado Victims Begin To Pick Up Pieces

Craig Day — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:00 EDT

The preliminary EF4 twister, traveled from Lake Thunderbird to an area just north of Interstate 40 -- a total of 20 miles.

When Purchasing Safe Rooms, It's Imperative They Are Certified, Experts Say

Ashlei King — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

After riding out a tornado warning in a bathtub, the Haas family decided it's time to get better prepared.

Funeral Services Held For Young Tornado Victim

News9.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

Nine-year-old Antonia Candelaria was among the children killed when Plaza Towers Elementary School was leveled.

Chicago Dispatches 'Comfort Dogs' In Oklahoma's Time Of Need

Tami Beyersdoerfer — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:00 EDT

Howie's trainer says dogs like Howie become instant "best friends," soothing victims' frayed nerves.

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in...

Okla. grand jury returns new charges on ex-judge

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:00 EDT

Oklahoma's multicounty grand jury has returned new indictments against a former Lincoln County judge who already faces embezzlement and cattle theft charges.

News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

The Oklahoma Legislature is honoring two educators from a school district where a massive tornado destroyed one elementary school and heavily damaged another. Robert Romines, incoming superintendent of Moore Public Schools,...

$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:15:00 EDT

A $2 billion tornado damage estimate illustrates just how daunting a task the recovery will be for residents of the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore.

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. has asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law.

Okla. Legislature honors Moore schools educators

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

The Oklahoma Legislature is honoring two educators from a school district where a massive tornado destroyed one elementary school and heavily damaged another.

Tennessee Smokies raise money for tornado victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

The Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League plan to help Oklahoma tornado victims by presenting a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of outfielder Ty Wright, a former Oklahoma State player.

Sooners open tournament with 2-0 win over Baylor

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:00 EDT

Jonathan Gray pitched a three-hit shutout and fourth-seeded Oklahoma opened the Big 12 tournament with a 2-0 win against Baylor on Thursday.

Oklahoma lawmakers applaud Altus AFB training unit

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:32:00 EDT

Southwestern Oklahoma lawmakers are applauding the selection of Altus Air Force Base as the first formal training unit for the Air Force's new KC-46 air refueling tanker.

Officials clarify numbers on Okla. tornado damage

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:00 EDT

Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week's tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb.

Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first day of campaigning than he...

NYPD: Merchant held for ransom, tortured for month

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:00 EDT

A businessman was snatched from a New York City street in broad daylight, then held captive for more than a month in a warehouse where he was bound and burned with acid as he was held for a $3 million ransom his family back...

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias penalty; retrial set

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking...

Procter & Gamble brings back A.G. Lafley as CEO

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Procter & Gamble Co. is bringing back its former CEO, as the world's largest consumer-products maker tries to spur global growth.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...

NY senator: Assaults let military culture continue

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:57:00 EDT

Charges that an Army sergeant secretly photographed and videotaped women at West Point are part of a military-wide pattern of sexual misconduct, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Thursday.

Tornado took town's youngest as it swept through

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:00 EDT

One loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT

A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.

Nixon library hosts reunion for Vietnam POWs

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner during the Vietnam War.

Few Oklahoma Schools Have Real Storm Shelters

Emory Bryan — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

The schools in Moore had children take shelter where they could, but that was not a true safe room. And most schools don't have anything better.

Moore Schools Out For Year, Graduation Planned As Scheduled

News9.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

School is canceled for the remainder of the year in Moore. Graduation continues as scheduled.

Several Oklahoma Groups Get Literacy Grants From Dollar General

Russell Hulstine — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

The foundation says the YWCA of Tulsa and Tulsa's Community Action Project have been given $8,000 and $7,500 respectively.

OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:22:00 EDT

Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.

Search For Time Capsule Buried At Tulsa School 15 Years Ago Hits A Snag

NewsOn6.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Students and teachers went digging for a time capsule buried 15 years ago. The problem is, they're not sure exactly where it is anymore.

Voters Approve $38 Million For Computers, Security Cameras For TPS

NewsOn6.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

Technology won in a landslide Tuesday night in Tulsa .Voters said a $38 million school bond was worth a property tax hike.

Douglass High School Celebrates Graduating Seniors

Evan Anderson — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Just months ago, a disturbing audit revealed more than 95-percent of the Douglass senior class didn't have enough credits to walk across the stage. Now, a much different story.

Tulsa Students Learn To Plant And Harvest In Community Garden

NewsOn6.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The school donates most of what they grow to the Community Food Bank, and students take the rest home.

Tulsa Teacher Has Ties For Every School Day

Rick Wells — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Rick Wells heard about a teacher at Edison Middle School who wears a different tie for every day of school.

Muldrow Schools Elect To Permanently Remove Ten Commandments Plaques

Ashlei King — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

Now, the district has decided to permanently take down the signs. Dozens of upset parents were at the school board meeting Monday evening.

Background Checks At OK Gun Shows? Some Say 'Yes'

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:33:00 EDT

A 9 Investigates hidden-camera investigation shows how easily someone with a criminal record or mental illness could buy guns at a gun show – no questions asked.

Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?

Alex Cameron — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:47:00 EDT

Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.

Over 100,000 At Risk After Security Breach At Oklahoma Cell Phone Companies

Jennifer Loren — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

Our 6 Investigates team has learned of a major security breach at two of the cell phone companies we've been investigating, putting the identities of more than 100,000 people at risk.

6 Investigates: Are Oklahoma's Rarely Used Airports A Waste Of Money?

Alex Cameron — Tue, 7 May 2013 09:43:00 EDT

Even as it closes air traffic control towers and considered furloughing air traffic controllers in response to sequestration, the Federal Aviation Administration continues to give as much as $150,000 a year to hundreds of airports that are barely used.

Tulsa Police: Witness To Crash Helps Officers Find Fleeing Driver

NewsOn6.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

Tulsa Police arrested the driver of an SUV after it slammed into the back of a car on Highway 169 early Thursday.

Collinsville Man Sentenced In Fatal Hit And Run

Richard Clark — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

A man accused of a fatal hit and run in Owasso in early 2012 has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to the crime.

Police Arrest Looters In Moore

Steve Shaw — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:44:00 EDT

Catastrophe's like what has happened in Moore also bring out the worst people, who prey on the victims. We're talking about looters and scam artists who police say are already in Moore.

Tulsa Woman Faces First Degree Murder Charge In Fatal Stabbing

Tami Beyersdoerfer — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT

An ex-convict now faces a first degree murder charge in a fatal stabbing in north Tulsa.

Expired Tag Leads To Tulsa Police Chase

NewsOn6.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT

Tulsa Police say an officer attempted to pull over a car with expired tags on North Peoria just after 12:30 a.m. when the driver sped off.

Tulsa Police Try To Identify Gunman Who Robbed Drugstore

NewsOn6.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:00 EDT

Police say the man told the clerk at the Walgreens at 3112 South Harvard he would shoot her, if she didn't give him all the money in the register.

Two Arrested, Accused Of Looting In Tornado-Ravaged Moore Neighborhood

Xin Xin Liu — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:00 EDT

Police arrested two people who are accused of looting from a Moore neighborhood that was ravaged by a deadly tornado Monday afternoon.

Nichols Hills Fire Chief's Wife Found Guilty In Husband's Murder

Deanne Stein — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:00 EDT

A jury has found Becky Bryan guilty in the shooting death of her husband, Keith Bryan.

Devon Energy Pledges Millions To Tornado Disaster Relief

News9.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:00 EDT

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced Tuesday it has committed $2.5 million toward relief efforts for the deadly tornado that hit Moore on Monday.

Chesapeake Names New CEO

Jeff Raymond — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday.

Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:00 EDT

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month.

TransCanada Sues To Stop Oklahoma Keystone Pipeline Protesters

NewsOn6.com and Wire Reports — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:15:00 EDT

TransCanada has filed a lawsuit in Atoka County seeking an injunction and restraining order that keeps protesters from disrupting its pipeline construction sites in Oklahoma.

Commission Approves Hobby Lobby Expansion Plans In OKC

Associated Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:17:00 EDT

The Oklahoma City Planning Commission has approved plans for Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. to add six buildings to its warehouse and distribution center in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Energy Secretary To Step Down, Lead GE Global Research Center

News9.com — Wed, 8 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming announced Wednesday that he will step down from his cabinet-level position by the end of May.

Tulsa And Oklahoma City Ranked Best For Young Entrepreneurs

Russell Hulstine — Wed, 1 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT

Tulsa ranked first and Oklahoma City came in fifth in a list of 42 cities across the United States.

'Non-Compete' Clause Removed From Aubrey McClendon's Contract

Alex Cameron — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Chesapeake Energy has changed a key non-compete clause in the contract with its former CEO, and will now allow Aubrey McClendon to acquire oil and gas holdings adjacent to company wells in which he is a part-owner.

Aubrey McClendon Forms Oil Company Down The Street From Chesapeake

Jeff Raymond — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:20:00 EDT

Aubrey McClendon's retirement was short-lived. Less than a month after stepping down from Chesapeake Energy, the Oklahoma City oilman has created two companies to find and produce oil and gas.

Two Chesapeake Executives To Step Down

Jeff Raymond — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:48:00 EDT

Two senior executives at Chesapeake Energy announced Wednesday that they will be stepping down.