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CBS News
07-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
A young boy lost his home in a tornado. One year later, he's gained perspective well beyond his years.
9-year-old who survived tornado shows how far he's come one year later Bartlesville, Oklahoma — A year after a tornado flattened his family's home, 9-year-old River Garrett isn't focused on what was lost — but on what can still be built. "Rebuilding, it takes a while, it takes hard work. But to me, it's putting something back together where it is better than before," River said, outside his grandmother's brand new home in northern Oklahoma. On May 6, 2024, a powerful tornado tore across the area, killing two people and causing $25 million in damage. River's family survived, but their ranch was leveled. Tornado activity like what River lived through has significantly increased. In the first four months of 2025, there were 670 tornado reports and 35 deaths in the U.S. — more than a 43% jump in storms compared to the decade before, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. River's family is still sorting through the bits and pieces they were able to recover, but they consider themselves lucky. In Barnsdall, the next town over, Mayor Johnny Kelley said only 5% of his community has been rebuilt since the last time CBS News visited. But River, though just 8 at the time, seemed to understand the reality that others had it worse off than him. "And I said to myself that I can't make this about me," River told CBS News back then. One year later, River has a new room and some old things that survived the tornado. He hopes to cover the walls with Michael Jackson pictures and records. "I love my room, too. I was blown away when I saw my room, and I love it," River said. When asked how he's changed since the tornado, River said, "I think I'm more aware of little things that can turn into big things. But I don't always worry about that." "I don't sweat unless it gets bigger over time, like the tornado did," he added. It's a reminder that even after unimaginable loss, a little perspective can help you heal.
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Frank Lloyd Wright Skyscraper Sells After Canceled Auction
A Frank Lloyd Wright building in Oklahoma, the architect's only realized vision for a skyscraper, has been sold to a company that says it will restore the tower for use as a hotel and residences. The sale of Price Tower, which has been endangered by financial problems, comes after a period of uncertainty when it appeared that the building might be sold through a bankruptcy court proceeding or through an auction. The tower is instead now the property of McFarlin Building LLC, a Tulsa-based company that has restored historic buildings in Oklahoma and Texas. The company agreed to pay $1.4 million last year before disagreements with the owners, a subsidiary of the Copper Tree Group, temporarily tabled that transaction. The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, which looks to protect Wright's legacy, has been intensely tracking the 19-floor Price Tower in Bartlesville, Okla., because of the building's rarity in the Wright portfolio. The conservancy said it was pleased with the transaction. 'We've appreciated getting to know the McFarlin team over the last several months, and our conversations have been very positive,' Eric Rogers, the communications manager for the conservancy, said in a statement. 'We are reassured by their respect for Price Tower's historic significance and their commitment to honoring our preservation easement.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oklahoma Coaches Association announces 2025 All-State swimming rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association has announced its 2025 All-State swimming rosters. The All-State meet is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 28 at Edmond Schools Aquatic Center. Deer Creek's J.C. Riley was named the West coach, while Leslie White of Fort Gibson will lead the East. Advertisement Here are the rosters: More: 2024-25 OKC Metro High School Sports Awards: See all winter player of the year nominees 2025 OCA All-State boys swimming roster West: Jack Powell, Harding Charter Prep; Riley Conway, Edmond North; Jack Starrett, Edmond North; Garrett Levendofsky, Edmond North; Ayden Kerr, Casady; Jason Hull, Deer Creek; Cooper Phillips, Plainview; Ace Seck, Mustang; Mason Northup, Casady. East: Luke Olsen, Bartlesville; Camden McDonald, Bartlesville; Ethan Peterson, Bartlesville; Nolan Prague, Bixby; Cayden Weingartner, Broken Arrow; Patrick Berg, Tulsa Kelley; Ethan Dismuke, Jenks; Alexander Unecht, Jenks; Kamdyn Kating, Fort Gibson. Advertisement Oklahoma high school winter sports: 2024-25 All-State, All-City teams in basketball, swimming & wrestling 2025 OCA All-State girls swimming roster West: Laney Jones, Edmond North; Kelsey Healy, Edmond North; Brianna Ridpath, Edmond Memorial; Kayden Cooper, Yukon; Kamryn Cooper, Yukon; Megan Janzen, Edmond North; Caisyn Davis, Altus; Kalysta Hein, Harrah; Macey McFarlane, Deer Creek. East: Marrissa Williams, Jenks; Jessalyn Carpenter, Ponca City; Mattie Shearer, Ponca City; Samantha Crane, Cascia Hall; Ryleigh Wells, Adair; Gracyn Simpson, Shawnee; Erin Roper, Bartlesville; Annabelle Droege, Bartlesville; Aspen White, Fort Gibson. Advertisement Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at jdavis@ or on X/Twitter at @jdavis34_. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma high school swimming: OCA announces 2025 All-State rosters
