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Oklahoma severe weather: 3 preliminary tornado paths, damage assessed in Pottawatomi County
The Pottawatomie County Department of Emergency Management is assessing three preliminary tornado paths Friday morning after storms hit the area east of Oklahoma City. The department reported tree damage and fallen power lines, according to its Facebook post. The department isn't aware of damaged buildings besides business signage on Highway 177.
Shawnee couple shares terrifying moments during Friday morning's storm
SHAWNEE, Okla. — As more storm threats arise this weekend, some Oklahomans spent the day cleaning up from Friday morning’s damage. Shawnee, which was hit by a large tornado last year, got more damage Friday. A homeowner in Shawnee found his shed was torn off the foundation and...
LEXINGTON PHYSICIAN PAYS $200,000 TO SETTLE CIVIL PENALTY CLAIMS STEMMING FROM HIS ALLEGED FAILURE TO RETAIN RECORDS RELATING TO PURCHASING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
OKLAHOMA CITY – James K. Robberson, M.D. (“Dr. Robberson), paid $200,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from allegations he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (“Act”) and its regulations, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. During the relevant time,...
Shawnee assisted living center commemorates tornado anniversary with Oz-themed party
Assisted living center residents who were temporarily displaced by a tornado that struck their Shawnee facility commemorated the twister's one-year anniversary with a fitting expression: There's no place like home. Along with the popular "Wizard of Oz" mantra, Brookdale Shawnee paid homage to other elements of the classic book and...
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