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January 10, 2013

MAP: Flu continues to spread throughout country

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According to the Center for Disease Control's latest FlueView, influenza activity continues to increase in the United States and most of the country is now experiencing high levels of illness. The CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination for people who have not yet been vaccinated as early as possible.

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  • UPDATE: At least 51 killed by tornado in Moore

    A large tornado ripped out sections of Moore Monday afternoon leaving a path of destruction of wrecked homes and businesses, according to the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management.

    May 20, 2013

  • tornado 11.jpg UPDATE: Tornado damages 12 homes in Edmond

    Twelve homes were damaged in the Edmond area by Sunday afternoon’s tornado. Major damage impacted three of the homes while the other eight homes had minor damage, said Matt Stillwell, director of the city’s emergency communications and management.

    May 20, 2013 4 Photos 2 Slideshows 1 Story

  • Screen shot 2013-05-20 at 3.26.34 PM.png LIVE BLOG: Massive tornado hits south of OKC

    A massive tornado touched down Monday afternoon in Moore, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City. Follow live coverage of the aftermath of the storm.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • mercy 1.jpg Mercy: Tornado damage delays Edmond opening

    Damage from Sunday’s tornado will delay the grand opening of the Mercy Edmond I-35 campus by about six months, an administrator said. It had been scheduled for a July grand opening.

    May 20, 2013 5 Photos

  • Westmoore Community Church honors service members Sunday

    The capture of Saddam Hussein was a victory that lit the nation — after months of searching, the U.S. had finally apprehended one of the world’s most infamous dictators. The battalion that made the capture was headed by U.S. military veteran and Oklahoma native, Lt. Col. Steve Russell. Russell has since retired from the military but still shares the tale of the capture of his career.

    May 21, 2013

  • MainStory2.Tornado.jpg What you need to know about preparing for tornadoes

    Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Touch a Truck 1 Touch-a-Truck event draws hundreds

    The 2013 Touch-A-Truck event took place Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma campus. The event was sponsored by Edmond Electric, and all donations went to the HOPE Center.

    May 20, 2013 5 Photos

  • 5-21 Found Pets

    This is a list of animals that have been found and are at the Edmond Animal Shelter, at Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal Complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615 for more information.

    May 20, 2013

  • City Council plans for budget increases

    The Edmond City Council agreed Monday to a 6 percent budget increase for the next five fiscal years. The council met in a special budget workshop Monday morning. Fiscal Year 2014 begins July 1.

    May 20, 2013

  • More than 120 from OC serve on summer missions

    In the past year, Oklahoma Christian University emphasized “OC is Home” as a key theme to begin John deSteiguer’s tenure as president.
    This summer, more than 120 students, staff and faculty are leaving the comforts of home to serve and spread the Gospel in around 20 countries, showing that “OC is Mission,” too.
    “We are motivated and encouraged by the pure hearts for service that so many OC students have,” deSteiguer said. “We commend them, as well as our many faculty and staff who exemplify OC’s Christian mission to spread the good news and serve others.”

    May 20, 2013

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