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Local Marine in Oklahoma: 'This Area is Forgotten'
A Howard County man is helping relief efforts in areas of Oklahoma recently ravaged by tornados.

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A Howard County man is helping relief efforts in areas of Oklahoma recently ravaged by tornados.

The helicopter sustained significant damage during the emergency landing.
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The jury deliberated for four hours on Thursday before returning a verdict.
You don't see this very often in Columbia.
Howard High School celebrated the graduation of the class of 2013 on Wednesday evening.
The photos show spacious basketball courts and a fitness machines.
County Executive Ken Ulman’s communications director would not confirm the news.
Tuesday's explosive train crash in Rosedale brought a new focus back to the deadly derailment in Ellicott City in August of 2012.
Police watched the incident from a nearby parking garage and arrested the two men involved immediately afterwards.
Michael McCall said Tuesday the meetings for the group that will be developing Symphony Woods will not be public.
Michael McCall, the plan's designer, was named President and CEO of the Trust.
The county has already spent $4.5 million in renovations, but could spend more than $30 million more in the next 5 years.
The planned enforcement will take place both day and night leading up to Memorial Day.
All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Howard County area roads right now.
All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department