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El Reno Apartment Standoff Ends Peacefully
A domestic dispute led to an eight-hour standoff with police at an apartment complex in El Reno on Saturday night, police say.
Police: Man Stabs Student Near Lake Overholser
An investigation is under way after a Southern Nazarene University student was stabbed near Lake Overholser.
Storm chaser is killed in collision on Oklahoma’s Turner Turnpike
FROM STAFF REPORTS Andy Gabrielson, 24, was one of several storm chasers on The Weather Channel’s show Tornado Hunt, which also features meteorologi…
Residents brave temps for Special Olympics
OKLAHOMA CITY — Brave souls bared the chilly temperatures to take a plunge Saturday to benefit the Special Olympics. About 200 residents participated…
Standoff in El Reno ends peacefully
EL RENO, Okla.—A local man kept authorities at bay until the early morning hours.
Football legend looks back at past championships
OKLAHOMA CITY—In less than six hours, players will take the field for the Super Bowl and we wanted to take a look at a former Oklahoma Sooner an…
Storm chaser killed in Turner Turnpike accident
SAPULPA, Okla.—A noted storm chaser and part-time Oklahoman was one of two victims killed in a fatal wreck on the Turner Turnpike.
Student stabbed while trying to help homeless man
OKLAHOMA CITY—A college student is recovering after being stabbed while trying to help a transient at a local lake.
Volunteers provide tax assistance to low-income families
OKLAHOMA CITY—Tax season is upon us and a local group teamed up to put money back in the pockets of low-income working families.
FDA recalls egg product before Super Bowl
OKLAHOMA CITY—As many people are preparing for the Super bowl, health officials have issued a warning about certain prepared salads that may be …
Enid man arrested for distributing child pornography
ENID, Okla.—An Enid man is behind bars for allegedly possessing child pornography.
Crescent native to face court-marshal
WASHINGTON D.C., — A man accused of releasing confidential documents to the website Wiki-Leaks will face a court-marshal.
Private Investigator Looks Into Jaymie Adams Slaying
A private investigator is looking for answers in the murder mystery of Jaymie Adams.
Participants lose almost 100 pounds in town wide Biggest Loser competition
CHICKASHA, Okla. — A town wide “Biggest Loser” competition is about to kick off in Chickasha for the second year in a row. We caught up with some of …
Parker’s 42 Leads Spurs Past Thunder 107-96
Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs’ franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma …
Last year the Chickasha Police Department challenged the people of Grady County to get fit. The community accepted that challenge and lost a tot…
Super Bowl Drinking and Driving
Drive sober this Super Bowl Sunday. State Troopers say they’re out on routine patrols tomorrow. They say anyone going to Super Bowl partie…
Sen. Tom Coburn defends relationship with Obama at Edmond town hall meeting
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT mmcnutt@opubco.com Republican Tom Coburn, Oklahoma’s junior U.S. senator, said he wants to be able to have an influence on the Dem…
Turner Turnpike Reopens After Fatal Crash
At least two people are dead after a head-on crash on the Turner Turnpike.
Oklahoma Academic Bowl champions announced
FROM STAFF REPORTS The 23rd Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association State Academic Bowl Championship took place at Redlands Community Colle…
Man, 27, Arrested Following Pursuit Through OKC
Officials with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and the StateHighway Patrol assist in the arrest of a man after a pursuit through Oklahoma City.
Did FBI make political donations in Oklahoma?
BY NOLAN CLAY nclay@opubco.com Donations may have been made to Oklahoma campaigns by lobbyist for Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read more on N…
FBI created fake company during investigation of Oklahoma Legislature
BY NOLAN CLAY AND ROBBY TRAMMELL Undercover operation was part of larger investigation. Read more on NewsOK.com
Retail growth in Edmond, Oklahoma, is not limited to Interstate 35
BY RICHARD MIZE richardmize@opubco.com Sunflower Farmers Market near downtown and Uptown Grocery Co. near Oak Tree and Coffee Creek additions will s…
Conn’s, Blockbuster closings mean opportunity for retailers in Edmond
BY RICHARD MIZE richardmize@opubco.com Developer Jeff Norman of Oklahoma City-based JAH Realty gave a rundown of Edmond’s retail landscape at the an…
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