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Two victims confirmed dead in Shawnee tornado outbreak

SHAWNEE, Okla. — Authorities have confirmed two elderly men are dead following Sunday’s tornado outbreak across Oklahoma. The victims are Glen Irish, 79, and Billy Hutchinson, 76, both of Shawnee. The...

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Residents on Shawnee tornado: “Well, there goes the house”

SHAWNEE, Okla. – A day before the Moore tornado, twisters tore through Shawnee, Carney, Bethel Acres, Wellston and the Twin Lakes area. These woman lived through the Shawnee tornado and have a pretty...

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Toby Keith on tornado: “Big as any I’ve seen”

MOORE, Okla.– Country star Toby Keith had just flown out of his hometown of Moore before the deadly tornado touched down Monday afternoon. Toby Keith talking to KFOR He told KFOR-TV, “This one’s as...

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Not forgotton: Cleanup continues for Shawnee tornado victims

SHAWNEE–Three days after a deadly tornado hit the city of Shawnee, people there continue to clean up. The victims are Glen Irish, 79, and Billy Hutchinson, 76, both of Shawnee. While residents have...

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VIDEO: Couple survives being pulled from SUV by Shawnee tornado

SHAWNEE, Okla. – One couple has quite the story to tell as they survived the Shawnee tornado after it sucked them out of their SUV as they were driving along 1-40. It was all caught on video. The...

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What to do if stuck on road during tornado

If you are caught on the road during a tornado, many think that getting underneath an overpass will protect you. Turns out, it actually has the opposite effect. We introduced you to Geary and Suzan...

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Tornado victim’s family finds valuables in rubble

SHAWNEE, Okla. – The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s office is collecting unclaimed property during debris cleanup, following the destructive tornado that tore through Shawnee and Bethel Acres. Two...

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More arrested for looting in tornado disaster areas

SHAWNEE, Okla. – Three more people have been arrested for looting from the tornado disaster areas near Shawnee. Police said Amy Cook of Ponca City and two others from California face multiple felony...

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FEMA assistance deadline just 10 days away

OKLAHOMA CITY– Help from all across the country has poured in for tornado and storm victims in Oklahoma but the door for some of the most vital assistance is about to close. It’s been more than a...

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FEMA deadline extended for storm victims

OKLAHOMA CITY– While storm survivors are busy cleaning up the mess left behind by Mother Nature, some were scrambling to try and apply for FEMA assistance before the deadline. Oklahoma residents who...

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Rock stars get ready for “Rock for Oklahoma” concert

OKLAHOMA CITY- Rock fans will get their chance to help tornado victims here in Oklahoma. The Chesapeake Energy Arena is hosting the “Rock for Oklahoma” Tornado Benefit Concert on Tuesday night....

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Okla. lawmaker warns of fraudulent charities, contractors

OKLAHOMA CITY- While thousands of storm victims are working to rebuild, state lawmakers are warning some of those affected about becoming victims of fraud. Oklahoma Rep. Mark McBride is encouraging...

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First home being rebuilt in Steelman Estates after tornado

SHAWNEE, Okla. – One community is taking a huge step towards recovering from the May tornado outbreak. Workers raised the walls of the first home to be rebuilt in Steelman Estates on Thursday. The...

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Hollywood celebrity visits tornado victims in Steelman Estates

SHAWNEE, Okla. – Most of us probably know him from his starring roles in the Lethal Weapon movies. But the 67-year-old actor with the trademark raspy voice is also widely known for his humanitarian...

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Permanent recovery center opens in Moore

MOORE, Okla.- Tornado victims will get their first look at a more permanent place to find help recovering from the storms. The American Red Cross is teaming up with the Salvation Army, the United Way...

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Little Axe, Newalla tornado victims slow to recover six months later

NEWALLA, Okla. — It’s been a long six months for May 19 tornado victims in the small communities of Newalla and Little Axe. Some have been slow to recover but are kicking their rebuilding process into...

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Shawnee, Little Axe working to rebuild six months after May 19 tornado

LITTLE AXE, Okla. – This week also marks six months since the deadly May 19 tornado that trekked across the Little Axe and Shawnee area. Residents said lots of new construction is happening in their...

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Pottawatomie County to celebrare how far residents have come since tornado

PINK, Okla. – Pottawatomie County is showcasing how far residents have come after the tornado with a celebration of hope. It has been one year since the storms tore through Shawnee and the surrounding...

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‘It’s a new beginning,’ Residents reflect on devastating storms one year later

BETHEL ACRES, Okla. – It’s been a year since a deadly tornado passed through several Oklahoma towns, including those in Pottawatomie and Cleveland counties. On May 19, 2013, the  EF-4 tornado tore...

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