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June 20, 2013
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Big crowd gets first look at new Tulsa park's design

A Gathering Place for Tulsa lived up to its name Tuesday night as hundreds of people packed into Tulsa Community College's Center for Creativity for the unveiling of the park's Phase 1 design.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: Find stories, interviews and photos about Tulsa’s upcoming park.

 
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Returning OSU football coaches all receive raises

Head coach Mike Gundy received the biggest bump, from $3.275 million to $3.45 million.

 
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Gov. Fallin announces French aerospace manufacturer for Grove

The 2013 Paris Air Show yielded a new aerospace manufacturer for Grove, where Australian firm Ferra Engineering will expand with a new 20-person facility.

 
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Now not the time for a public-safety tax

There's no doubt that Tulsans consider public safety to be a top priority.

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Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis, John Anderson added to star-studded Toby Keith tornado relief benefit

Hagar: "He’s put together a h--- of a concert lineup to help raise funds for the brave and resilient people of Oklahoma. My job is going to be to help them take their minds off their problems and have some much needed, good old-fashioned fun."

 
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Six simple relaxation tips help shake off stress Headaches. Heart palpitations. High blood pressure.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Arts roundup: Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence to honor Wes Studi, Kitty Roberts and more at event Sunday The fifth annual Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence will be presented 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cascia Hall ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

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Weekend TV: 'Hannibal' heats up in season finale; Alfre Woodard joins 'Copper' cast Donald Sutherland and William Fichtner star in NBC's new crime drama 'Crossing Lines,' in its debut at ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

3 minutes ago

Sheryl Crow to play sold-out show Friday at The Joint Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow brings her distinctive brand of pop-rock and country to Tulsa at 8 p.m. ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

6 minutes ago

Queensryche with Geoff Tate to play Friday at River Spirit Event Center Heavy metal rockers Queensryche with Geoff Tate, the founding frontman, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

6 minutes ago

Billy Idol brings his platinum-spiked punk to The Joint on Tuesday Punk-pop rocker Billy Idol returns to the area and gets hot in the city at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Joint ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

7 minutes ago

Weekly rewind: June 20 'Man of Steel' rises above super-meh, but it's not quite super, man.

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

8 minutes ago

Tulsa's Juneteenth celebration runs Thursday through Sunday 'For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

15 minutes ago

SummerStage: 'Two of a Kind' performer talks about the unique mission of the festival SummerStage began as a way to give local theater companies the chance to do new things - shows they ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 minutes ago

Shirley MacLaine offers an astounding, often funny interview ahead of Tulsa appearance Saturday I knew that Shirley MacLaine has never been afraid to speak her mind. Not the woman whose books have ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

20 minutes ago

Chef Aid sets roster ahead of Saturday benefit for tornado victims The roster of chefs and organizations participating in Saturday's Chef Aid benefit has been completed, ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

23 minutes ago

Fuddruckers: Tulsa site among first in burger chain to launch California menu Fuddruckers recently rolled out what it calls its California menu, just in time for summer.

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

37 minutes ago

Rib Crib Blue Dome: Speed is priority for new site serving downtown crowds Of the 47 other Rib Crib restaurants scattered over eight states, none is quite like the newest version ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

44 minutes ago

Glenpool Black Gold Days Festival kicks off Thursday The 35th annual Black Gold Days Festival in Glenpool is set for Thursday through Sunday.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

49 minutes ago

Skiatook hosts free bluegrass concert Sunday to make up for canceled Tallgrass Music Festival The city of Skiatook and Skiatook Bluegrass Association will host a free bluegrass concert 3-6 p.m. Sunday ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

52 minutes ago

Tix on 6: June 20 Look here each week for information on tickets and event times and locations. Shows will be added as ...

Staff Reports

53 minutes ago

5 to Find: Restaurant specials for kids Every little bit helps.

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

1 hour ago

Eric Himan headlines free Tulsa Unites concert Sunday at Guthrie Green Local singer-songwriter Eric Himan headlines the Tulsa Unites concert, 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Guthrie Green ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

What are you ...? with Chris Lieberman; Center of the Universe Festival organizer/co-founder This week, the Center of the Universe Festival organizer/co-founder Chris Lieberman gets down to business ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Joe Sears of 'Tuna' fame is new director of Spotlight Theatre's 'Drunkard' It's been nearly a quarter century since Joe Bob Lipsey made his first entrance on stage in 'A Tuna ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Have you tried ... Pluots? By crossing an apricot with a plum, you get Pluots.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Nielsens: NBA Finals give ABC a boost; NBC's 'The Voice' tops nonsports TV Basketball and talent shows commanded TV viewers' attention last week.

FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press

1 hour ago

Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis join Toby Keith's tornado-relief concert July 6 Toby Keith will add his friends Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis and John Anderson to the already announced lineup ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

'Devious Maids' producers inspired by telenovela after 'Desperate Housewives' Telenovelas have been good to Ana Ortiz.

ELLEN GRAY Philadelphia Daily News

1 hour ago

Best bets: Pinto World Championship, ‘The Lion King’ The Pinto World Championship will be at Expo Square through Saturday.

Staff Reports

1 hour ago

Dining out with kids: Eateries' special menus, activities make it easier on parents Rohan Large, 7, and Ravi Large, 5, like to go to Elote Café for the puffy tacos and the chance they ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

1 hour ago

'Lion King' cast members share talent to help Greenwood center In a career that has them constantly traveling the country and performing about eight shows a week, 'The ...

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Introduce infants to solid foods at age 4 to 6 months Dear Doctor K: I've started giving pureed solid foods to my 2-month-old daughter. My sister doesn't ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

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Man's actions speak louder than words Dear Amy: I just finished my second year of college. I met a really funny guy named 'James' in one ...

AMY DICKINSON

2 hours ago

Jason Wright: Zoo trip belongs on everyone's Tulsa to-do list 'Naked mole rats!' the little boy proclaimed.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Don't Miss calendar: Paws and Pictures at Admiral Twin Drive-in celebrates Tulsa SPCA's 100th anniversary Music, movies and circus acts are on the calendar this week.

Nour Habib

2 hours ago

Animal House: Natura makes sweeping pet food recall The recall includes food for dogs, cats and ferrets.

Bravetta Hassell Scene Writer

6 hours ago

'Sopranos' lead James Gandolfini dies in Italy The actor played Tony Soprano in the HBO series 'The Soopranos.'

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

7 hours ago

Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis, John Anderson added to star-studded Toby Keith tornado relief benefit Hagar: 'He’s put together a h--- of a concert lineup to help raise funds for the brave and resilient ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

14 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: UPDATE: Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis and MORE added Toby Keith's twister benefit Toby Keith will lead his friends Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis, John Anderson will join the already announced ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

14 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: Cancer Sucks donates Rock on the Range proceeds to Ohio cancer center Cancer Sucks recently donated nearly $5,000 from its Rock on the Range benefit to the Ohio State University ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

14 hours ago

The Swon Brothers take 3rd place in 'The Voice' finale The brothers from Muskogee made it further than any other duo in the history of the NBC reality singing ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

16 hours ago

I See Movies for Free: Opening Friday in Tulsa: 3 special indie flicks 'The Bling Ring,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'The East' all open on Friday in Tulsa.

Michael Smith Movie Critic

17 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: Video highlights from "The Voice" finale We've rounded up some of the best video highlights from Tuesday's grand finale of 'The Voice,' including ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

17 hours ago

Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90 For most of the 1980s, he was consistent fodder for Johnny Carson's monologues on late night NBC-TV, ...

TERRY SPENCER Associated Press

18 hours ago

Table Talk: McNellie's South City, Albert G's target openings McNellie's South City shooting for end of month, Albert G's in September.

Scott Cherry Restaurant Critic

18 hours ago

Selma Blair abruptly exits 'Anger Management' The company said it wishes her 'the very best' but has no further comment.

LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer

19 hours ago

10 great cookbooks new to bookstores this summer Cookbooks featuring recipes for everything from grilling to homemade ice cream have hit the market this ...

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Foot ulcers should never be left untreated Dear Doctor K: I have an open sore on the bottom of my foot. Can I just cover it with a Band-Aid until ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

1 day ago

Sober college student pressured to drink Dear Amy: I am a college student who doesn't drink. I was raised in a very religious family, and it ...

AMY DICKINSON

1 day ago

CBS sets premiere dates for fall lineup starting Sept. 23 On Monday, CBS became the first of the major television broadcast networks to unveil its debut dates ...

GARY LEVIN USA TODAY

1 day ago

Books: 'One and Only' by Lauren Sandler tackles stigma of 1-child families No kids, one kid, four kids: There's no end to the debate over why people decide on a certain number ...

LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

1 day ago

Processed food makers work to make items look more like homemade Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection.

AP Wire Service

1 day ago

Round Up Boys to play Cain's on Sunday for Senior Star Round-Up The Round Up Boys bring its distinctive brand of Western Swing to Cain's Ballroom for The Senior Star ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Windowsill mushroom kits tap into grow-your-own trend College students Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora were just a few months short of careers in corporate ...

MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press

1 day ago

OK Go joins headliners at Center of the Universe Festival on July 19-20 The Center of the Universe Festival has another headliner.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Magazines bullish on OSU and TU, down on OU for this college football season College football's magazines have made preseason predictions for Oklahoma's state teams.

ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

21 hours ago

Death notices for June 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

18 hours ago

Big crowd gets first look at new Tulsa park's design A Gathering Place for Tulsa lived up to its name Tuesday night as hundreds of people packed into Tulsa ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

21 hours ago

Couple says Tulsa Public Schools lost their 7-year-old for hours A couple is searching for answers about how Tulsa Public Schools officials lost track of their 7-year-old ...

ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

Kaiser: New park made to bring Tulsa together The man responsible for constructing A Gathering Place for Tulsa didn't utter one public word at Tuesday ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

1 day ago

The Swon Brothers take 3rd place in 'The Voice' finale The brothers from Muskogee made it further than any other duo in the history of the NBC reality singing ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

16 hours ago

Returning OSU football coaches all receive raises Head coach Mike Gundy received the biggest bump, from $3.275 million to $3.45 million.

KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

16 hours ago

Teen charged with murder to be prosecuted as 'youthful offender,' judge rules The Jenks Middle School eighth-grader was arrested Dec. 18 in connection with the killing of Mary Escue, ...

BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer

13 hours ago

Wayne Greene: Bridenstine brings Jesus' suffering into abortion debate; Mullin discusses his child's ultrasound The Second District congressman says his vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is personal ...

19 hours ago

Tulsa man arrested on child sex abuse complaints He remains in the Tulsa Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Corrections professionals connect DOC exec's resignation to private prison lobbying Corrections professionals on Tuesday expressed shock and sadness that Department of Corrections Executive ...

BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

20 hours ago

Man accused of raping 14-year-old girl A 14-year-old girl told police Sunday that Joseph Medina raped her at a home in the 1800 block of North ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

19 hours ago

Man arrested in theft of pickup, copper wire He allegedly broke into the victim’s barn, loaded the pickup with three 750-foot coils of copper cable ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

17 hours ago

Scott Cherry: McNellie's South City, Albert G's target openings McNellie's South City shooting for end of month, Albert G's in September.

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VIDEO: The Swon Brothers take 3rd place in 'The Voice' finale The brothers from Muskogee made it further than any other duo on the four seasons of the NBC reality ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR, World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Death notices for June 18 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

2 days ago

Bill Sherman: Gay Boy Scout backlash crushes civility, reasoned debate Sincere, good-hearted Christian leaders savaged after expressing their opinions on gay Boy Scout iss ...

12 hours ago

State teacher education programs criticized in national report Most of the nation's 1,450 teacher-preparation programs - including programs in Oklahoma - are falling ...

KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

Tractor-trailer wreck closes lanes on 193rd East Avenue While the cause of the crash has not been officially determined, OHP said the driver might have fallen ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

19 hours ago

Eric Bailey: Talking preseason football rankings with Phil Steele magazine Oklahoma is at No. 19, OSU a "darkhorse national title contender" at No. 8, Tulsa sits at No. 35.

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License tag doesn't endorse religion There is a line between church and state that ought not be crossed. Drawing that line on a license plate, ...

World's Editorials Writers

6 days ago

203 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Loss of morality In the Local, State section of the June 12 Tulsa World, there were nine headlines. Of those, five had ...

Leslie Comfort, Tulsa

1 day ago

188 Comments

Tyrone Dale David Woodfork won't be targeted for death penalty, Tulsa County prosecutors say Tulsa County prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty for a Tulsan who is accused of raping and ...

BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer

2 days ago

180 Comments

Fallin asks feds to support Insure Oklahoma program Gov. Mary Fallin has asked White House officials to reconsider a federal decision to pull out of the ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

6 days ago

165 Comments

Homeless teens do whatever it takes to survive on the streets The pregnant, homeless 16-year-old sat in the dark on a curb in a north Tulsa park with a phone in hand ...

GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff Writer

3 days ago

153 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Apology owed First District Rep. Jim Bridenstine, on the House floor, called President Barack Obama "a petty, bumbling ...

Mary Bailey, Tulsa

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152 Comments

House passes bill restricting abortion to the first 20 weeks after conception The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as ...

JIM ABRAMS Associated Press

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Christiansen: Endorsing Bartlett not a given after mudslinging before mayoral primary Former City Councilor Bill Christiansen says he is unsure whether he will follow through on a promise ...

ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writer

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140 Comments

Sequester cuts slam Tulsa schools For Tulsa Public Schools, the funding hits just keep on coming.

World's Editorials Writers

3 days ago

126 Comments

Oklahoma's Hispanic, Asian populations showing growth Juvenal Saldivar came to Tulsa from California in 1997 as his family - which had been spread out in ...

CURTIS KILLMAN & JARREL WADE World Staff Writers

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Plan for new Tulsa park to be unveiled The final plan for A Gathering Place for Tulsa park along Riverside Drive will be unveiled Tuesday - ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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Gov. Fallin announces French aerospace manufacturer for Grove The 2013 Paris Air Show yielded a new aerospace manufacturer for Grove, where Australian firm Ferra Engineering ...

KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer

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Obama's red line Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

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Religious imagery of Oklahoma tag wasn't considered, senator says An Oklahoma minister is challenging the state license plate's depiction of an Apache warrior.

SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press

5 days ago

104 Comments

Supreme Court rejects Arizona voter-citizenship law The Supreme Court on Monday struck down an Arizona law requiring that people registering to vote in federal ...

MICHAEL DOYLE McClatchy News Service (MCT)

1 day ago

102 Comments

Owasso's city manager ordered videos showing vice mayor's traffic stop to be purged, memo shows Suspended Owasso City Manager Rodney Ray ordered the deletion of two police videos showing the field ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

5 days ago

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NSA spying

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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Immigration Reform-o-rama Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

3 days ago

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Water emergency over, Broken Arrow gets back to business Restaurants and other businesses that were shut down about 24 hours by the city's water emergency began ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

6 days ago

84 Comments

Tulsa Zoo giraffe, 21, euthanized after foot injury The Tulsa Zoo's male giraffe, Samburu, was euthanized Saturday after he fractured a foot, zoo officials ...

Staff Reports

2 days ago

It's a mystery.

By JAMES D. WATTS JR. Scene Writer on Jan 19, 2011, at 3:17 PM  Updated on 1/19 at 3:17 PM

ARTS

Kitty Roberts to be honored at TATE awards

Kitty Roberts, who has guided Tulsa's American Theatre Company since its inception, has been named the recipient of the Mary ...

Wes Studi named TATE Distinguished Artist

Wes Studi, whose career has included memorable performances in the films “Last of the Mohicans,” “Avatar” and “Germonino,” ...

Winners in 14th Van Cliburn competition

Ukrainian pianist Vadym Kholodenko Sunday was named the winner at the 14th Van Cliburn Internationaal Piano Competition, ...

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Edgar Allan Poe


The Mystery Writers of America have announced the nominees for the 2011 Edgar Awards -- on the 202nd birthday of the awards' namesake, Edgar Allan Poe.

BEST NOVEL
Caught by Harlan Coben
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
Faithful Place by Tana French
The Queen of Patpong by Timothy Hallinan
The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton
I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman

BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR
Rogue Island by Bruce DeSilva
The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron
The Serialist: A Novel by David Gordon
Galveston by Nic Pizzolatto
Snow Angels by James Thompson

BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL
Long Time Coming by Robert Goddard
The News Where You Are by Catherine O’Flynn
Expiration Date by Duane Swierczynski
Vienna Secrets by Frank Tallis
Ten Little Herrings by L.C. Tyler

The full list of nominees, including those for short story, children's and young adult titles, true crime and criticism/biography, is available the MWA website, tulsaworld.com/mwa


ARTS

Kitty Roberts to be honored at TATE awards

Kitty Roberts, who has guided Tulsa's American Theatre Company since its inception, has been named the recipient of the Mary ...

Wes Studi named TATE Distinguished Artist

Wes Studi, whose career has included memorable performances in the films “Last of the Mohicans,” “Avatar” and “Germonino,” ...

Winners in 14th Van Cliburn competition

Ukrainian pianist Vadym Kholodenko Sunday was named the winner at the 14th Van Cliburn Internationaal Piano Competition, ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

James D. Watts Jr.

918-581-8478
Email

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Six simple relaxation tips help shake off stress Headaches. Heart palpitations. High blood pressure.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Arts roundup: Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence to honor Wes Studi, Kitty Roberts and more at event Sunday The fifth annual Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence will be presented 7 p.m. Sunday at the Cascia Hall ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

just now

Weekend TV: 'Hannibal' heats up in season finale; Alfre Woodard joins 'Copper' cast Donald Sutherland and William Fichtner star in NBC's new crime drama 'Crossing Lines,' in its debut at ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

3 minutes ago

Sheryl Crow to play sold-out show Friday at The Joint Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow brings her distinctive brand of pop-rock and country to Tulsa at 8 p.m. ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

6 minutes ago

Queensryche with Geoff Tate to play Friday at River Spirit Event Center Heavy metal rockers Queensryche with Geoff Tate, the founding frontman, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

6 minutes ago

Billy Idol brings his platinum-spiked punk to The Joint on Tuesday Punk-pop rocker Billy Idol returns to the area and gets hot in the city at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Joint ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

7 minutes ago

Weekly rewind: June 20 'Man of Steel' rises above super-meh, but it's not quite super, man.

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

8 minutes ago

Tulsa's Juneteenth celebration runs Thursday through Sunday 'For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

15 minutes ago

SummerStage: 'Two of a Kind' performer talks about the unique mission of the festival SummerStage began as a way to give local theater companies the chance to do new things - shows they ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 minutes ago

Shirley MacLaine offers an astounding, often funny interview ahead of Tulsa appearance Saturday I knew that Shirley MacLaine has never been afraid to speak her mind. Not the woman whose books have ...

MICHAEL SMITH World Scene Writer

20 minutes ago

Chef Aid sets roster ahead of Saturday benefit for tornado victims The roster of chefs and organizations participating in Saturday's Chef Aid benefit has been completed, ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

23 minutes ago

Fuddruckers: Tulsa site among first in burger chain to launch California menu Fuddruckers recently rolled out what it calls its California menu, just in time for summer.

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

37 minutes ago

Rib Crib Blue Dome: Speed is priority for new site serving downtown crowds Of the 47 other Rib Crib restaurants scattered over eight states, none is quite like the newest version ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

44 minutes ago

Glenpool Black Gold Days Festival kicks off Thursday The 35th annual Black Gold Days Festival in Glenpool is set for Thursday through Sunday.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

49 minutes ago

Skiatook hosts free bluegrass concert Sunday to make up for canceled Tallgrass Music Festival The city of Skiatook and Skiatook Bluegrass Association will host a free bluegrass concert 3-6 p.m. Sunday ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

52 minutes ago

Tix on 6: June 20 Look here each week for information on tickets and event times and locations. Shows will be added as ...

Staff Reports

53 minutes ago

5 to Find: Restaurant specials for kids Every little bit helps.

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

1 hour ago

Eric Himan headlines free Tulsa Unites concert Sunday at Guthrie Green Local singer-songwriter Eric Himan headlines the Tulsa Unites concert, 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Guthrie Green ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

What are you ...? with Chris Lieberman; Center of the Universe Festival organizer/co-founder This week, the Center of the Universe Festival organizer/co-founder Chris Lieberman gets down to business ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Joe Sears of 'Tuna' fame is new director of Spotlight Theatre's 'Drunkard' It's been nearly a quarter century since Joe Bob Lipsey made his first entrance on stage in 'A Tuna ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Have you tried ... Pluots? By crossing an apricot with a plum, you get Pluots.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Nielsens: NBA Finals give ABC a boost; NBC's 'The Voice' tops nonsports TV Basketball and talent shows commanded TV viewers' attention last week.

FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press

1 hour ago

Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis join Toby Keith's tornado-relief concert July 6 Toby Keith will add his friends Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis and John Anderson to the already announced lineup ...

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World Scene Writer

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'Devious Maids' producers inspired by telenovela after 'Desperate Housewives' Telenovelas have been good to Ana Ortiz.

ELLEN GRAY Philadelphia Daily News

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Best bets: Pinto World Championship, ‘The Lion King’ The Pinto World Championship will be at Expo Square through Saturday.

Staff Reports

1 hour ago

Dining out with kids: Eateries' special menus, activities make it easier on parents Rohan Large, 7, and Ravi Large, 5, like to go to Elote Café for the puffy tacos and the chance they ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

1 hour ago

'Lion King' cast members share talent to help Greenwood center In a career that has them constantly traveling the country and performing about eight shows a week, 'The ...

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Introduce infants to solid foods at age 4 to 6 months Dear Doctor K: I've started giving pureed solid foods to my 2-month-old daughter. My sister doesn't ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

2 hours ago

Man's actions speak louder than words Dear Amy: I just finished my second year of college. I met a really funny guy named 'James' in one ...

AMY DICKINSON

2 hours ago

Jason Wright: Zoo trip belongs on everyone's Tulsa to-do list 'Naked mole rats!' the little boy proclaimed.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Don't Miss calendar: Paws and Pictures at Admiral Twin Drive-in celebrates Tulsa SPCA's 100th anniversary Music, movies and circus acts are on the calendar this week.

Nour Habib

2 hours ago

Animal House: Natura makes sweeping pet food recall The recall includes food for dogs, cats and ferrets.

Bravetta Hassell Scene Writer

6 hours ago

'Sopranos' lead James Gandolfini dies in Italy The actor played Tony Soprano in the HBO series 'The Soopranos.'

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

7 hours ago

Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis, John Anderson added to star-studded Toby Keith tornado relief benefit Hagar: 'He’s put together a h--- of a concert lineup to help raise funds for the brave and resilient ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

14 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: UPDATE: Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis and MORE added Toby Keith's twister benefit Toby Keith will lead his friends Sammy Hagar, Mel Tillis, John Anderson will join the already announced ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

14 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: Cancer Sucks donates Rock on the Range proceeds to Ohio cancer center Cancer Sucks recently donated nearly $5,000 from its Rock on the Range benefit to the Ohio State University ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

14 hours ago

The Swon Brothers take 3rd place in 'The Voice' finale The brothers from Muskogee made it further than any other duo in the history of the NBC reality singing ...

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World Scene Writer

16 hours ago

I See Movies for Free: Opening Friday in Tulsa: 3 special indie flicks 'The Bling Ring,' 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'The East' all open on Friday in Tulsa.

Michael Smith Movie Critic

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TERRY SPENCER Associated Press

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Scott Cherry Restaurant Critic

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AMY DICKINSON

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GARY LEVIN USA TODAY

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LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

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AP Wire Service

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MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press

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JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
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ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer

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Death notices for June 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

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Big crowd gets first look at new Tulsa park's design A Gathering Place for Tulsa lived up to its name Tuesday night as hundreds of people packed into Tulsa ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

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KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

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Returning OSU football coaches all receive raises Head coach Mike Gundy received the biggest bump, from $3.275 million to $3.45 million.

KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

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Teen charged with murder to be prosecuted as 'youthful offender,' judge rules The Jenks Middle School eighth-grader was arrested Dec. 18 in connection with the killing of Mary Escue, ...

BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer

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Wayne Greene: Bridenstine brings Jesus' suffering into abortion debate; Mullin discusses his child's ultrasound The Second District congressman says his vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is personal ...

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Tulsa man arrested on child sex abuse complaints He remains in the Tulsa Jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

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Corrections professionals connect DOC exec's resignation to private prison lobbying Corrections professionals on Tuesday expressed shock and sadness that Department of Corrections Executive ...

BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

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Man accused of raping 14-year-old girl A 14-year-old girl told police Sunday that Joseph Medina raped her at a home in the 1800 block of North ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

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Man arrested in theft of pickup, copper wire He allegedly broke into the victim’s barn, loaded the pickup with three 750-foot coils of copper cable ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

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JENNIFER CHANCELLOR, World Scene Writer

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Death notices for June 18 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

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Bill Sherman: Gay Boy Scout backlash crushes civility, reasoned debate Sincere, good-hearted Christian leaders savaged after expressing their opinions on gay Boy Scout iss ...

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State teacher education programs criticized in national report Most of the nation's 1,450 teacher-preparation programs - including programs in Oklahoma - are falling ...

KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer

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KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

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Eric Bailey: Talking preseason football rankings with Phil Steele magazine Oklahoma is at No. 19, OSU a "darkhorse national title contender" at No. 8, Tulsa sits at No. 35.

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License tag doesn't endorse religion There is a line between church and state that ought not be crossed. Drawing that line on a license plate, ...

World's Editorials Writers

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Letter to the Editor: Loss of morality In the Local, State section of the June 12 Tulsa World, there were nine headlines. Of those, five had ...

Leslie Comfort, Tulsa

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Tyrone Dale David Woodfork won't be targeted for death penalty, Tulsa County prosecutors say Tulsa County prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty for a Tulsan who is accused of raping and ...

BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer

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Fallin asks feds to support Insure Oklahoma program Gov. Mary Fallin has asked White House officials to reconsider a federal decision to pull out of the ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

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Homeless teens do whatever it takes to survive on the streets The pregnant, homeless 16-year-old sat in the dark on a curb in a north Tulsa park with a phone in hand ...

GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff Writer

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Letter to the Editor: Apology owed First District Rep. Jim Bridenstine, on the House floor, called President Barack Obama "a petty, bumbling ...

Mary Bailey, Tulsa

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House passes bill restricting abortion to the first 20 weeks after conception The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as ...

JIM ABRAMS Associated Press

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Christiansen: Endorsing Bartlett not a given after mudslinging before mayoral primary Former City Councilor Bill Christiansen says he is unsure whether he will follow through on a promise ...

ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writer

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Sequester cuts slam Tulsa schools For Tulsa Public Schools, the funding hits just keep on coming.

World's Editorials Writers

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Oklahoma's Hispanic, Asian populations showing growth Juvenal Saldivar came to Tulsa from California in 1997 as his family - which had been spread out in ...

CURTIS KILLMAN & JARREL WADE World Staff Writers

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Plan for new Tulsa park to be unveiled The final plan for A Gathering Place for Tulsa park along Riverside Drive will be unveiled Tuesday - ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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Gov. Fallin announces French aerospace manufacturer for Grove The 2013 Paris Air Show yielded a new aerospace manufacturer for Grove, where Australian firm Ferra Engineering ...

KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer

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Obama's red line Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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Religious imagery of Oklahoma tag wasn't considered, senator says An Oklahoma minister is challenging the state license plate's depiction of an Apache warrior.

SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press

5 days ago

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Supreme Court rejects Arizona voter-citizenship law The Supreme Court on Monday struck down an Arizona law requiring that people registering to vote in federal ...

MICHAEL DOYLE McClatchy News Service (MCT)

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Owasso's city manager ordered videos showing vice mayor's traffic stop to be purged, memo shows Suspended Owasso City Manager Rodney Ray ordered the deletion of two police videos showing the field ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

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NSA spying

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

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Water emergency over, Broken Arrow gets back to business Restaurants and other businesses that were shut down about 24 hours by the city's water emergency began ...

RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

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Tulsa Zoo giraffe, 21, euthanized after foot injury The Tulsa Zoo's male giraffe, Samburu, was euthanized Saturday after he fractured a foot, zoo officials ...

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