WBEN Extra: Oklahoma Tornadoes

Budget Voting

School District Voting Today


Locally the proposed budgets being put before voters ange from Clarence Schools proposing a 9.08 percent tax increase or Orleans County's Kendall cutting the tax rate by almost 20 percent
Pictures

PICTURES: Children Rescued From Tornado Torn Schools


The tornadoes hit at least two Oklahoma City area elementary schools.  Here's some pictures from the Associated Press, while rescuers search for children who may still be trapped in Moore Oklahoma and across that region.

 
Lake Advice

Lake Levels Lower, Water Temperature Cool


Buffalo, NY (WBEN) With temperatures in the 80s, one would not be blamed for thinking about a cruise along Lake Erie on his sailboat. But the Coast Guard says still be careful.

Killer Tornado

WBEN Extra: Deadly OKC Tornado


MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. 
Called Out

GOP Chair Calls Out Ryan, Other Democrats


Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The chairman of Erie County's Republican Party says he's heard the sound of silence from the area's Democratic contingent on the Vito Lopez incident, and how speaker Sheldon Silver handled it. Now, he's calling out one particular assemblyman.


How closely do you pay attention to severe weather alerts in your area?
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