News Stories
The Journal Record - M. Scott Carter
Former Supreme Court of the United States Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cole will headline the 26th annual Sovereignty Symposium, officials with the Oklahoma Supreme Court announced this week.
The symposium is one of the largest meetings in the United States focused on Indian law.
Claremore Progress - Michael Kinney
Six days after an EF5 tornado killed 24 people and caused more than $2 billion in damage to Moore, President Barack Obama paid the city a visit Sunday.
He got a first-hand look at the destruction and reassured residents that he was in the rebuilding phase for the long haul.
POLITICO - Kevin Robillard
A grim-faced President Barack Obama on Sunday toured suburban Oklahoma City neighborhoods devastated by last week’s deadly tornado, consoled families of the victims and thanked first responders, and assured residents: “We’ve got your back.”
The Hill - Niall Stanage
President Obama visited tornado-hit Oklahoma on Sunday, telling residents that “we’ve got your back,” and vowing to help rebuild battered towns.
“I promise you, we keep our word,” said the president.
The Oklahoman - Phillip O'Connor
President Barack Obama came to Oklahoma on Sunday to comfort grieving families, laud the work of emergency responders and offer assurances that the nation stands ready to assist with recovery from last week's deadly tornadoes.
The Oklahoman - Chris Casteel
President Barack Obama is heading to central Oklahoma on Sunday for a firsthand look at the devastation wrought by last week's tornadoes, and he plans to meet with victims and first responders.
Tulsa World - Michael Overall
Forty-eight hours after the tornado, at precisely 3 p.m. Wednesday, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer cupped his hands over his mouth and yelled as loud as he could.
"OK, everybody. Let's go!"
Hundreds of people surged forward as officials reopened the devastated neighborhoods for the first time.
Tulsa World - Michael Overall
Forty-eight hours after the tornado, at precisely 3 p.m. Wednesday, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer cupped his hands over his mouth and yelled as loud as he could.
"OK, everybody. Let's go!"
Hundreds of people surged forward as officials reopened the devastated neighborhoods for the first time.