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Ken 2.0: It’s time to face the music
BY KEN RAYMOND Scale result of less exercise, more food Read more on NewsOK.com
3 arrested, 1 wanted in death of Logan County man
By MATT DINGER The body of Charles Dutton, 54, was found in southeast Oklahoma City Saturday morning. Three people have been arrested and one person …
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Oklahoma elections: Mary Fallin has slight lead in governor’s race, but it’s not a sure thing
By Michael McNutt Fallin said to have early edge in governor’s race Read more on NewsOK.com
Gerald McCoy Signs $63M Deal With Bucs
Former Southeast High School and University of Oklahoma star Gerald McCoy inks a huge deal with the Tampa Bay Bucs.
GOP poised to extend political power in Okla.
Associated Press – August 1, 2010 1:15 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – In a state dominated by Democrats for nearly a century, Oklahoma Republicans hope …
Jay school custodian accused of sexual assault had felony record
BY SHEILA STOGSDILL A former Jay school custodian accused of raping a student had two felony burglary convictions on his record when hired. Read m…
As school starts, Oklahoma students face dangers of hot weather
By Bryan Painter Oklahoma parents and school officials need to keep in mind high temperatures in mind as school nears, experts say. Read more on Ne…
Oklahoma Blood Institute to recognize donors, recipients
FROM STAFF REPORTS Bands will denote lifesaving act. Read more on NewsOK.com
Inmate Missing From Ardmore Work Center
A convict with Oklahoma ties is missing from an Ardmore correctional facility. Michael Glover was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Crim…
Missing man found dead, Three suspects arrested
LOGAN COUNTY – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says three people have been arrested in connection to the death of a missing Logan County m…
Woman Shot 3 Times By Boyfriend
Tulsa police arrest a woman’s boyfriend after he admits to shooting her.
Muskogee Mall Kicks Off Back To School Shopping With Block Party
Muskogee is kicking off the back to school shopping season with a block party.
Oologah Man Sues Rogers County Over 911 Call Response
The Rogers County Sheriff's Office is being sued for $125,000. An Oologah man says his injuries in a car accident were more severe due to&nbs…
Bristow Residents Honor Fallen Soldier
Specialist Ryan Grady died July 1 in Bagram, Afghanistan. The combat engineer was buried in Vermont, where he served with the National Guard. But the …
EMSA Paramedics Help 6 People With Heat-Related Illness Saturday
Since 7 a.m. Saturday, EMSA paramedics have responded to six individuals with symptoms of heat-related illness prompting yet another EMSA Heat Alert.
Tulsa Teacher Credit Union Branch Robbed
The Tulsa Teacher Credit Union located at 8222 South Lewis was robbed shortly before 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
Tulsa Police: Woman Shot 3 Times In Close Range
A Tulsa woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition after police say her live-in boyfriend shot her three times.
Tulsa Police: Two Shot While In Their Car, Child Uninjured
The victims were inside their car when a second vehicle pulled up beside them and opened fire near Peoria and 36th Street North, according to&nbs…
Sapulpa Firefighters Working To Save Their Jobs
Sapulpa firefighters are putting the squeeze on city leaders. They want the city to reconsider letting go of four firefighters and to keep all the fir…
Delay in contract award may harm Oklahoma revenues
BY RANDY ELLIS A proposed traffic camera system being counted on by state budget officials to generate at least $50 million in revenues off uninsured…
The community of Bristow remembers a soldier killed in
Afghanistan with a special service.
Tulsa Red Cross Hosts Pet First Aid Clinic
The American Red Cross prepared people with pets to respond to an emergency with their furry friend.
Bristow Soldier Remembered Saturday
Army Private First Class Ryan Grady, a Bristow native, died July 1 from wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvis…
Power restored in Rogers County
A circuit breaker failure at a substation in Catoosa left over 5,000 AEP-PSO customers without electricity Saturday.
Friends and family remember SPC Ryan Grady of Bristow.
Tulsa police are searching for a man who robbed the Tulsa Techer Credit Union.
Six treated for heat on Saturday
Tulsa reaches triple digits as excessive heat warning continues through Tuesday night.
Tulsa County primary to see recount
Democrat Steve Gallo alleges voting irregularities in primary he lost by 33 votes.
Police search for credit union robber
Around 1 p.m., a black male walked into the credit union and handed one of the tellers a note demanding money and implying that he had a weapon.
Sapulpa Rallies To Save Firefighters Jobs
Four Sapulpa firefighters jobs are scheduled to be cut.
Bradford Reaches $78M Deal With Rams
No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agrees to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams, with a record $50 million in guaranteed mone…
Missing Logan County man found dead, 3 arrested
Associated Press – July 31, 2010 6:45 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) – A missing Logan County man has been found dead and three people are in custo…
2 injured in North Tulsa shooting
Two people were injured after their car was shot at in North
Tulsa.
Sales Tax Holiday Set For August 6-8
Make your shopping list now for the back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend. Some purchases will be exempt from retail sales tax beginning at 12:01 a…
Driver Crashes Into North Tulsa Family Dollar Store
Shoppers in North Tulsa got a surprise late Saturday morning. A driver crashed through a Family Dollar store front at about 11:30 a.m. at 4523 N. Peor…
Missing Logan County Man Found Dead
Police say a man who has been missing since Friday has been found dead and they’re still looking for one person who may be responsible.
Fundraiser Helps SUV Crash Victims
Friends of two Lincoln County teenagers who were injured in a crash hold a fundraiser to help pay for their medical expenses.
Funeral Honors Teen Killed In Crash
Friends and family say goodbye to a Bethal High School student who was killed in a crash on the Turner Turnpike near Stroud.
Police Seek Missing Ardmore Inmate
Authorities are looking for an inmate who walked away from the Gene Autry Work Center in Ardmore.
Excessive heat warning in parts of Okla., Ark.
Associated Press – July 31, 2010 4:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of east…
Police Seek Shooter Who Injured 1
Doctors are treating a person who showed up at the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Victim Identified In Fatal Grain Elevator Fall
The man killed in a fall at the construction site of a new grain elevator has been identified as an Altus man. More: Fall at Grain Elevator Constru…
OSBI Looks Into Possible Homicide
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said investigators discovered the body of a missing man Saturday.
Suspect On His Cell Phone During Tulsa Bank Robbery
Officers with the Tulsa Police Department are searching for the suspect who they say on Friday robbed the Arvest Bank branch located at 11032 South Me…
Home And Garden Expo This Weekend At Tulsa’s QuikTrip Center
If you're looking to beat the heat this weekend, stay indoors at the Home and Garden Expo of Oklahoma.
Union Groundskeeper Honored For Green Thumb
Terry Reeves, landscaping supervisor at the Union Public Schools, was named the Support Employee of the Year for his dedication to keeping the school …
Langston Nursing Scholarships Available
A record level of funding has been awarded for qualified Langston University nursing and physical therapy students. Langston University