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The mother of an Oklahoma boy who says he was locked in apartment closets over four years was charged Thursday with 29 counts of child abuse for allegedly torturing and imprisoning him. (Oct. 15)

Authorities in Oklahoma have upped the reward in the search for the killer of two young girls. The girls were killed last summer. The reward is now $160,000. (July 31)

A man accused of killing two deputies who were trying to arrest him grinned and chuckled to himself as he appeared in court Monday and learned prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty. Ezekial Holbert is being held without bond. (July 28)

The new superintendent of Pocola Public Schools in eastern Oklahoma has been suspended with pay after being charged with rape by instrumentation of a 5-year-old girl. (July 15)

Strong storms ripped their way through the Midwest Wednesday, spawning tornadoes in Missouri and Oklahoma. The storms killed one woman and destroyed numerous buildings. (May 14)

Residents in Northeast Oklahoma are surveying the damage after a twister tore down trees, and damaged homes Thursday. Hundreds of people are without electricity, although there are no reports of any injuries. (April 10)

Wildfires have destroyed a number of homes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As Rich Matthews reports, one Oklahoma City police officer was not only keeping watch for the city, but also for his family. (April 10)

Wildfires have destroyed a number of homes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As Rich Matthews reports, one Oklahoma City police officer was not only keeping watch for the city, but also for his family. (April 10) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: oklahoma fires wildfires utter destruction okla. Added: April 10, 2009

Wildfires have destroyed a number of homes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As Rich Matthews reports, one Oklahoma City police officer was not only keeping watch for the city, but also for his family. (April 10) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: oklahoma fires wildfires utter destruction okla. Added: April 10, 2009

Residents in Northeast Oklahoma are surveying the damage after a twister tore down trees, and damaged homes Thursday. Hundreds of people are without electricity, although there are no reports of any injuries. (April 10) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: severe weather tornado rips okla. Added: April 10, 2009

At least eight bodies have been recovered in Lone Grove, Okla., the hardest hit town, after a powerful tornado touched down in the state Tuesday. Some of the victims were killed by flying debris. One man died when a pickup truck fell on him. (Feb. 11) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ok tornadoes okla. by powerful tornado Added: February 11, 2009

Residents are starting to pick through damage left by a strange string of twisters that passed through Oklahoma, killing at least 8 people. (Feb. 11)

Residents are starting to pick through damage left by a strange string of twisters that passed through Oklahoma, killing at least 8 people. (Feb. 11) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ok tornadoes twisters claim lives okla. bring damage Added: February 11, 2009

At least three people were killed and many more injured when a tornado ripped through a southern Oklahoma town. The state was also hit by two other tornadoes Tuesday. (Feb. 10 ) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: severe weather okla. tornadoes death destruction Added: February 10, 2009

A severe storm moving through central Oklahoma knocked down power lines, damaged structures and caused a power outage. There are reports a tornado may have touched down. (Feb. 10) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: severe weather raw video storm damage central okla. Added: February 10, 2009

A severe storm moving through central Oklahoma knocked down power lines, damaged structures and caused a power outage. There are reports a tornado may have touched down. (Feb. 10)

A woman and her four young children were killed in their central Oklahoma apartment, and authorities have arrested the mother's 25-year-old boyfriend. (Jan. 13) Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: okla. murder boyfriend arrested murders mom Added: January 13, 2009

The Oklahoma Sooners are still in it for a bid to the BCS title game, but they need to beat a tough Oklahoma State team first. Spencer Tillman and Jason Horowitz have the preview. Author: CBSsports Keywords: AT&T: Oklahoma vs. Okla. St. Added: November 25, 2008

PlusSketch Released in Case of 2 Okla. Girls ShotSketch Released in Case of 2 Okla. Girls ShotThe Associated PressAuthorities have released a sketch Friday of a "person of interest" investigators want to interview about the slayings of two girls along an eastern Oklahoma country road. (June 13)AS MOURNERS GATHERED TO REMEMBER 11 YEAR OLD SKYLA WHITAKER -- AND 13 YEAR OLD TAYLOR PASCHAL-PLACKER -- THE TWO OKLAHOMA GIRLS WHO WERE GUNNED DOWN WHILE THEY WERE OUT FOR A WALK LAST SUNDAY -- AUTHORITIES HAVE RELEASED A SKETCH OF OF A MAN THEY'RE CALLING A PERSON OF INTEREST. [Notes:VO --SHOT OF SKETCH] A 6 FOOT TALL -- AMERICAN INDIAN -- WITH BLACK HAIR AND A PONY TAIL -- WHO WAS SEEN STANDING NEAR A WHITE PICK UP TRUCK AROUND THE TIME THE TWO GIRLS WERE KILLED -- AND IN THE SAME GENERAL VICINITY. [Notes:VO --CRIME SCENE VIDEO]AUTHORITIES SAY IT'S A SIGN OF PROGRESS. [Notes:SOT -- JESSICA BROWN/ OSBI SPOKESWOMAN] we've always had hope...this continues on with the case...everyday something comes up in this case..each day goes by...we get closer to resolving it...but we have to have the public's help. [Notes:VO --CRIME SCENE AND PHOTOS]AUTHORITIES SAY THE GIRLS -- BEST FRIENDS --- WERE SHOT A NUMBER OF TIMES WITH TWO DIFFERENT CALIBER WEAPONS -- SUGGESTING THE LIKELIHOOD OF TWO DIFFERENT SHOOTERS.SEVERAL MOTIVES HAVE BEEN EXPLORED -- INCLUDING A RANDOM THRILL KILLING. [Notes:SOT -- JESSICA BROWN/ OSBI SPOKESWOMAN] we're going to find them....it's just a matter of time...we're waiting for evidence....more witnesses....this is a solvable case. [Notes:VO --CRIME SCENE]AUTHORITIES ARE CONSIDERING OTHER POSSIBLE MOTIVES -- SUCH AS ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION -- A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY -- AND THE POSSIBILITY THE GIRLS HAPPENED UPON A CRIME IN PROGRESS. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: girls killed sketch released case okla. shot Added: June 13, 2008

PlusTwo Different Weapons Used to Kill Okla. GirlsTwo Different Weapons Used to Kill Okla. GirlsThe Associated PressThe slayings of two girls who were shot along a rural back road have baffled investigators and struck fear into townspeople. Investigators did reveal that the girls were shot with two different weapons possibly by two suspects. (June 11)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]Oklahoma officials say they know a little more than they did a few days ago...But they still haven't figured out who killed these girls and why.Taylor Paschal-Placker and Skyla Whitaker were gunned down along this road on Sunday.((Ben Rosser/OSBI: Right now I can confirm after talking with the medical examiner that we're looking for 2 different weapons. I'm unable to say whether it was a long gun or a handgun. We'll have to consider both. This also leads us to believe we're looking for 2 shooters.))The best friends had both been shot in the head and chest...only about a half hour after they left home for an afternoon walk.They were discovered by Placker's grandfather. Police say there's no indication that family or friends were involved...But they have determined the suspect is probably a local person since the girls were found in such an isolated area.As for the motive...they're considering a number of scenarios including the possibility that the girls were victims of random thrill killings.Others wonder if they stumbled upon a crime in progress...like someone cooking meth.Members of this small community say they've seen a surge in drug use and violence in recent years.Officials say they're not ruling anything out or turning away any help.((We got a lot of calls offering assistance including FBI/DEA/US Marshals. Anytime we begin to move we have a lot of resources to bring to bear.))A 25 thousand dollar reward is being offered for any information about the murders. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: ok -girls killed different weapons okla. girls Added: June 11, 2008