WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: OKLAHOMA CITY - A Disaster Recovery Center will open May 17 in Love County to help Oklahomans affected by the April 25-May 9 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding continue their recovery. Residents and businesses in Carter, Hughes, Love, Murray, Okmulgee, Osage, Pontotoc and Washita counties can visit the center to apply for FEMA assistanc  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma issued the following news release: This week, the court sentenced Dawna Rochelle Sanders and Tracy Glenn Whyburn. Sanders and Whyburn are former employees of Premier Community Services (PCS). "For several years, Sanders and Whyburn took advantage of their employer whose mission is to help people with special needs," said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. "This sentencing sends a clear message that those  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: OKLAHOMA CITY - If you have an immediate or serious need due to the April 25-May 9 severe storms and tornadoes, you may qualify for a one-time $750 payment per household through FEMA's Serious Need Assistance. This payment would be in addition to other assistance you're eligible for. Immediate or serious needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, includin  more