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June 18, 2013
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World analysis shows wide disparity in driver's testing results in Oklahoma

The odds of passing a driver's test for a Class D license might depend in part on where the test is taken and who gives the exam, a Tulsa World analysis of exam data shows.

 
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Source: Wes Lunt to transfer to Illinois

Lunt will have to sit out this season but will have three years of eligibility remaining. Lunt’s family lives in Rochester, Ill., about an hour and a half from the Illinois campus.

 
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Tulsa housing market making real recovery

Ask several Tulsa real estate professionals how business was a few years ago, and you'll get similar answers.

 
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Swon Brothers one step closer to winning 'The Voice'

The winner of the NBC competition will be announced during its Tuesday night live show. The Muskogee duo sang an Eagles song during Monday's performance.

 
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SCENE FEED

For the kids' sake, make time to play Play is getting a bad rap.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Swon Bros. one step closer to winning 'The Voice' Only one night remains before the winner of NBC's hit singing-reality competition is announced

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Coming Tuesday: Tulsans' ecoVINO adds two France-produced wines Tulsa couple Natalie and Chris Large show off their first new wines since launching the ecoVINO Wine ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

7 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: Netflix making series of upcoming 'Turbo' movie, cuts deal with DreamWorks for more original content In my house, Netflix and Hulu Plus have long-replaced traditional television for this generation's version ...

Micah Choquette Scene Writer

9 hours ago

Kim Kardashian reportedly gives birth over the weekend Her mother, Kris Jenner, told E! at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday that Kim is 'extremely happy and thrilled ...

JOHN ROGERS Associated Press

12 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: "Man of Steel" leaps to #1 in biggest June opening ever. Weekend Box office report for June 14-16. 'Man of Steel' had biggest June opening ever.

Jason Powers Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Table Talk: Saxophonist Grady Nichols to headline Chef Aid The Tulsa event will benefit young victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.

Scott Cherry Restaurant Critic

14 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: 'Avengers' news and rundown Who stays, who leaves?

Michael Dambold Scene Writer

15 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: Eric Himan to headline Sunday's free concert at Guthrie Green On Sunday, local singer-songwriter Eric Himan headlines the Tulsa Unites concert, 3-6 p.m. at Guthrie ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

16 hours ago

Despite supervisor's efforts, charity should not begin at the office Dear Amy: My supervisor frequently asks staff for monetary contributions for his fundraisers and walkathons ...

AMY DICKINSON

18 hours ago

Internet photos can give out too much info Here's a news report that every parent and grandparent who posts photos on line needs to watch.

BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer

18 hours ago

Real-life heroines are even better than fictional 'I am off for New York. Look out for me. BLY'

TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Watching words around baby is tougher at home Back in 2011, media outlets including Wired reported on the dangers of having children younger than 2 ...

ALTHEA PETERSON World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Ad rises above the racism So why all the talk of the Cheerios ad?

ADAM DAIGLE World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Special event will kick off Woody Guthrie festival in Okemah in July Jimmy LaFave's 'Walking Woody's Road' will kick off this year's Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Starlight Band's Tuesday concert features 'Music of the Night' The Starlight Band will pay tribute to the evening sky and all the emotions it can engender with a program ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Bullying by siblings can be damaging too, study says Bullying and aggressive behavior by a sibling can be as damaging as bullying by another peer, according ...

MICHELLE HEALY USA TODAY

19 hours ago

LOOK production's 'Hello, Dolly' stays true to old-school musicals When people talk about musicals and how 'they don't write 'em the way they used to,' it's likely they're ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Actors, soap operas honored at 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards Doug Davidson of 'The Young and the Restless' and Heather Tom of 'The Bold and the Beautiful' won lead ...

BETH HARRIS Associated Press

19 hours ago

Many questions remain about new flu virus in China Dear Doctor K: I heard that a dangerous new kind of 'bird flu' was recently discovered in China. Should ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

20 hours ago

Best bets: Pinto World Championship, Starlight concerts The Pinto World Championship will be at Expo Square through June 22.

Staff Reports

20 hours ago

Men more involved at home, with child care Part of why dads are doing more around the house may be that women are doing more in the workplace.

BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press

21 hours ago

Keeping kids engaged over summer break It's called the 'summer slide' - when kids lose a lot of the information and academic skills gained ...

COLLEEN ALMEIDA SMITH
World Associate Editor

21 hours ago

People & Places: Brighter future ahead Steven Gary II was 'always tearing things up' at home - taking things apart, putting them back tog ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Color rocks: Gilcrease exhibit shows Thomas Moran prints created with special stones The images by Thomas Moran now on display at the Gilcrease Museum were considered scandalous when they ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Second Helping: Sea scallops swimming in flavor This is a recap of Scott Cherry's restaurant reviews in last week's Weekend section. The full reviews ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Noah Wyle talks about 'Falling Skies' series 'Producing and starring in a TV series is a bit like giving birth,' said Noah Wyle, who takes the lead ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Hobbits and elves drawing tourists to New Zealand Hobbits, elves and dragons appear to be luring tourists to New Zealand as fans await their first glimpse ...

Associated Press

1 day ago

5 free things to do in Traverse City, Michigan Residents of this picturesque Lake Michigan community are known to quip, 'The view of the bay is half ...

JOHN FLESHER Associated Press

1 day ago

Wes Studi to receive Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence's top honor Wes Studi, whose career has included memorable performances in the films 'Last of the Mohicans,' 'Avatar' ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Failed relationship is hard to get over Dear Amy: Last winter, a girl and I were working our way toward an intimate relationship when she broke ...

AMY DICKINSON

1 day ago

Grilling tricks for tasty, tender beef without the expense You don't have to go to some high-end steakhouse or shell out $200 a pound for ultramarbled Wagyu beef ...

W. WAYT GIBBS Associated Press

1 day ago

'Boys in the Boat' review: 1936 U.S. crew team prevailed over hardships, odds Before March Madness and the Super Bowl ever existed, the big-time sports that mattered to most Americans ...

JERRY HARKAVY Associated Press

1 day ago

Books: 'Flowers by Mrs. DeHaven' by John Brooks Walton It's hard to imagine now, but the area around 49th Street and Harvard Avenue - now encased in lane ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Review: Tennis great Jimmy Connors defends more than the baseline in memoir The St. Louis area has produced several world-class tennis players, including Wimbledon champions Arthur ...

JOE WILLIAMS St. Louis Post-Dispatch

1 day ago

Book review: 'Doc' by former Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden is outstanding When it comes to the medium that is the sports autobiography, our nation offers a long and storied history ...

JEFF PEARLMAN Newsday

1 day ago

Book review: 'Conspiracy of Faith' by Jussi Adler-Olsen A message in a bottle propels Detective Carl Morck and his team from Department Q, a special branch of ...

JEFF AYERS Associated Press

1 day ago

Review: Carl Hiaasen's 'Bad Monkey' gives laughter a good name Carl Hiaasen's comic thrillers come with a guarantee - broad humor that capitalizes on people's absurd ...

OLINE H. COGDILL Sun Sentinel

1 day ago

Krystal Keith, Toby Keith's daughter, is a songwriter in her own right Krystal Keith grew up like 'every other kid,' she said.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Muskogee's Swon Brothers ready for 'Voice' showdown Zach and Colton Swon took five minutes from their skyrocketing schedule after their win last week on ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

'Lion King' flautist signals characters Getting through airport security can sometimes be a little trying for Kay Ragsdale.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Best bets: Tulsa Shock, Pinto World Championship The Tulsa Shock plays its second of four straight home games against Phoenix at 3:30 p.m. at the BOK ...

Staff Reports

1 day ago

SEEN: "You gonna play, or are you still counting your dominoes?" 'This one feels right.' It's not Margaret Owens' turn yet, but she holds a domino in the palm of her ...

JOHN CLANTON

1 day ago

Book ahead Everything is a differentiation of itself; what has a front has a back, what has a back has a front and ...

Staff and Wire reports

1 day ago

World analysis shows wide disparity in driver's testing results in Oklahoma The odds of passing a driver's test for a Class D license might depend in part on where the test is taken ...

CURTIS KILLMAN World Staff Writer

21 hours ago

Brothers arrested following bar fight, scuffle with police Tulsa police were called to 3340 Bar at 3340 S. Peoria Avenue in response to a fight that had broken ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL

14 hours ago

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

1 day ago

Death notices for June 17 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

20 hours ago

BA couple married for 60 years die 24 hours apart The West Texas sky was so big and grand, Lafayette Boone couldn’t help but stare at it." It was ...

TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer

1 day ago

Architect: Gathering Place for Tulsa will be world-class park Michael Van Valkenburgh is coming to town.

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

7 hours ago

Death notices for June 16 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Department of Corrections director resigning Justin Jones has run afoul of policymakers who want to put more state inmates in private prisons.

BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

7 hours ago

11-year-old singer, Cruz, and Spurs have answer for racists Sebastien De La Cruz is a talented singer. He is 11. He is an American.

World's Editorials Writers

20 hours ago

Death notices for June 15 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

2 days ago

Source: Wes Lunt to transfer to Illinois Lunt will have to sit out this season but will have three years of eligibility remaining. Lunt’s family ...

KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

12 hours ago

Armed robbers steal vehicle at gas station The thieves instructed one of the victims to remove his pants before stealing the vehicle, police said. ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

10 hours ago

Actors, soap operas honored at 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards Doug Davidson of "The Young and the Restless" and Heather Tom of "The Bold and the Beautiful" won lead ...

BETH HARRIS Associated Press

19 hours ago

Krystal Keith, Toby Keith's daughter, is a songwriter in her own right Krystal Keith grew up like "every other kid," she said.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Police: Gang arrests may slow drug trade Tulsa police are hoping the recent indictment of four Hoover Crips will go a long way toward curbing ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

22 hours ago

Owasso man jailed on child abuse complaints Lee Thao, 44, of Owasso was jailed on a child abuse by caretaker complaint for reportedly striking two ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL, World Staff Writer

14 hours ago

OU finds online material to replace costly textbooks Leading the effort at OU is Associate Chemistry Professor Mark Morvant, executive director of the school's ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

21 hours ago

Kelly Bostian: 76.4-pound catfish wins Claremore's Big Cats battle Texas noodlers take top spots in Northeast Oklahoma showdown

1 day ago

UPDATED: Death penalty won't be sought in Strait slaying Tyrone Woodfork faces a first-degree murder charge and two first-degree rape counts in connection with ...

BILL BRAUN World staff writer

3 hours ago

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

World's Editorials Writers

21 hours ago

371 Comments

Taylor, Bartlett advance to Tulsa general election By combining for more than 50 percent of the vote, Taylor and Bartlett avoided a multicandidate runoff ...

KEVIN CANFIELD & ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writers

5 days ago

252 Comments

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

3 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

3 days ago

174 Comments

Bridenstine Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

160 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

1 day ago

157 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Liberals cried We are hearing about the Oregon lady who was terrorized and raped and that the sheriff could not respond ...

Bob Livingston, Claremore

6 days ago

146 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

1 day ago

145 Comments

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

4 days ago

137 Comments

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

World's Editorials Writers

21 hours ago

131 Comments

Bridenstine wants more money for weather forecasting VIDEO: Speaking on the House floor during the time reserved for one-minute speeches, Bridenstine said ...

Staff Reports

6 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

4 days ago

124 Comments

Obama and surveillance Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

5 days ago

119 Comments

Obama's red line Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

3 days ago

118 Comments

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

3 days ago

106 Comments

Immigration Reform-o-rama Buy ...

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

100 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

2 days ago

97 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Happy days? I will be so happy when the liberals and socialists finally gain control of this once-great nation.

Bill Vorheis, Tulsa

6 days ago

86 Comments

Arizona law on voter registration tossed out by Supreme Court The justices voted 7-2 to throw out Arizona's voter-approved requirement that prospective voters document ...

JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press

12 hours ago

85 Comments

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

3 days ago

84 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Expose scams I have an answer to the Republicans who are screaming scandal about the IRS taking a close look at the ...

Ken Broyles, Claremore

5 days ago

Duke's Southern Kitchen closes

By SCOTT CHERRY Restaurant Critic on Dec 21, 2012, at 2:27 PM  Updated on 12/21 at 2:27 PM

TABLE TALK

Saxophonist Grady Nichols to headline Chef Aid

Smooth jazz saxophonist Grady Nichols will provide the entertainment for the upcoming Chef Aid event to benefit young victims ...

Dads dine free at Top That! Pizzas on Father's Day

Dads will dine free at Top That! Pizza locations Father's Day.

Fathers may order a pizza, entree salad or signature ...

Broken Arrow restaurants can access reopening requirements

I have had some Broken Arrow restaurants contact me about what they need to do to reopen following the news that the city's ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Scott Cherry

918-581-8463
Email

Duke's Southern Kitchen, 10441 S. Regal Blvd., Bixby, has closed.

The restaurant, located in the SpiritBank Event Center, had two owners over its almost two years of business.

The space formerly held the Clubhouse, which also had multiple owners before it closed.
TABLE TALK

Saxophonist Grady Nichols to headline Chef Aid

Smooth jazz saxophonist Grady Nichols will provide the entertainment for the upcoming Chef Aid event to benefit young victims ...

Dads dine free at Top That! Pizzas on Father's Day

Dads will dine free at Top That! Pizza locations Father's Day.

Fathers may order a pizza, entree salad or signature ...

Broken Arrow restaurants can access reopening requirements

I have had some Broken Arrow restaurants contact me about what they need to do to reopen following the news that the city's ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Scott Cherry

918-581-8463
Email

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SCENE FEED

For the kids' sake, make time to play Play is getting a bad rap.

NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer

21 hours ago

Swon Bros. one step closer to winning 'The Voice' Only one night remains before the winner of NBC's hit singing-reality competition is announced

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

2 hours ago

Coming Tuesday: Tulsans' ecoVINO adds two France-produced wines Tulsa couple Natalie and Chris Large show off their first new wines since launching the ecoVINO Wine ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

7 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: Netflix making series of upcoming 'Turbo' movie, cuts deal with DreamWorks for more original content In my house, Netflix and Hulu Plus have long-replaced traditional television for this generation's version ...

Micah Choquette Scene Writer

9 hours ago

Kim Kardashian reportedly gives birth over the weekend Her mother, Kris Jenner, told E! at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday that Kim is 'extremely happy and thrilled ...

JOHN ROGERS Associated Press

12 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: "Man of Steel" leaps to #1 in biggest June opening ever. Weekend Box office report for June 14-16. 'Man of Steel' had biggest June opening ever.

Jason Powers Scene Writer

13 hours ago

Table Talk: Saxophonist Grady Nichols to headline Chef Aid The Tulsa event will benefit young victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.

Scott Cherry Restaurant Critic

14 hours ago

Prairie Nerds: 'Avengers' news and rundown Who stays, who leaves?

Michael Dambold Scene Writer

15 hours ago

Barrelhouse Beat: Eric Himan to headline Sunday's free concert at Guthrie Green On Sunday, local singer-songwriter Eric Himan headlines the Tulsa Unites concert, 3-6 p.m. at Guthrie ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

16 hours ago

Despite supervisor's efforts, charity should not begin at the office Dear Amy: My supervisor frequently asks staff for monetary contributions for his fundraisers and walkathons ...

AMY DICKINSON

18 hours ago

Internet photos can give out too much info Here's a news report that every parent and grandparent who posts photos on line needs to watch.

BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer

18 hours ago

Real-life heroines are even better than fictional 'I am off for New York. Look out for me. BLY'

TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Watching words around baby is tougher at home Back in 2011, media outlets including Wired reported on the dangers of having children younger than 2 ...

ALTHEA PETERSON World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Ad rises above the racism So why all the talk of the Cheerios ad?

ADAM DAIGLE World Staff Writer

18 hours ago

Special event will kick off Woody Guthrie festival in Okemah in July Jimmy LaFave's 'Walking Woody's Road' will kick off this year's Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Starlight Band's Tuesday concert features 'Music of the Night' The Starlight Band will pay tribute to the evening sky and all the emotions it can engender with a program ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Bullying by siblings can be damaging too, study says Bullying and aggressive behavior by a sibling can be as damaging as bullying by another peer, according ...

MICHELLE HEALY USA TODAY

19 hours ago

LOOK production's 'Hello, Dolly' stays true to old-school musicals When people talk about musicals and how 'they don't write 'em the way they used to,' it's likely they're ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

19 hours ago

Actors, soap operas honored at 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards Doug Davidson of 'The Young and the Restless' and Heather Tom of 'The Bold and the Beautiful' won lead ...

BETH HARRIS Associated Press

19 hours ago

Many questions remain about new flu virus in China Dear Doctor K: I heard that a dangerous new kind of 'bird flu' was recently discovered in China. Should ...

DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

20 hours ago

Best bets: Pinto World Championship, Starlight concerts The Pinto World Championship will be at Expo Square through June 22.

Staff Reports

20 hours ago

Men more involved at home, with child care Part of why dads are doing more around the house may be that women are doing more in the workplace.

BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press

21 hours ago

Keeping kids engaged over summer break It's called the 'summer slide' - when kids lose a lot of the information and academic skills gained ...

COLLEEN ALMEIDA SMITH
World Associate Editor

21 hours ago

People & Places: Brighter future ahead Steven Gary II was 'always tearing things up' at home - taking things apart, putting them back tog ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Color rocks: Gilcrease exhibit shows Thomas Moran prints created with special stones The images by Thomas Moran now on display at the Gilcrease Museum were considered scandalous when they ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Second Helping: Sea scallops swimming in flavor This is a recap of Scott Cherry's restaurant reviews in last week's Weekend section. The full reviews ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Noah Wyle talks about 'Falling Skies' series 'Producing and starring in a TV series is a bit like giving birth,' said Noah Wyle, who takes the lead ...

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Hobbits and elves drawing tourists to New Zealand Hobbits, elves and dragons appear to be luring tourists to New Zealand as fans await their first glimpse ...

Associated Press

1 day ago

5 free things to do in Traverse City, Michigan Residents of this picturesque Lake Michigan community are known to quip, 'The view of the bay is half ...

JOHN FLESHER Associated Press

1 day ago

Wes Studi to receive Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence's top honor Wes Studi, whose career has included memorable performances in the films 'Last of the Mohicans,' 'Avatar' ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Failed relationship is hard to get over Dear Amy: Last winter, a girl and I were working our way toward an intimate relationship when she broke ...

AMY DICKINSON

1 day ago

Grilling tricks for tasty, tender beef without the expense You don't have to go to some high-end steakhouse or shell out $200 a pound for ultramarbled Wagyu beef ...

W. WAYT GIBBS Associated Press

1 day ago

'Boys in the Boat' review: 1936 U.S. crew team prevailed over hardships, odds Before March Madness and the Super Bowl ever existed, the big-time sports that mattered to most Americans ...

JERRY HARKAVY Associated Press

1 day ago

Books: 'Flowers by Mrs. DeHaven' by John Brooks Walton It's hard to imagine now, but the area around 49th Street and Harvard Avenue - now encased in lane ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Review: Tennis great Jimmy Connors defends more than the baseline in memoir The St. Louis area has produced several world-class tennis players, including Wimbledon champions Arthur ...

JOE WILLIAMS St. Louis Post-Dispatch

1 day ago

Book review: 'Doc' by former Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden is outstanding When it comes to the medium that is the sports autobiography, our nation offers a long and storied history ...

JEFF PEARLMAN Newsday

1 day ago

Book review: 'Conspiracy of Faith' by Jussi Adler-Olsen A message in a bottle propels Detective Carl Morck and his team from Department Q, a special branch of ...

JEFF AYERS Associated Press

1 day ago

Review: Carl Hiaasen's 'Bad Monkey' gives laughter a good name Carl Hiaasen's comic thrillers come with a guarantee - broad humor that capitalizes on people's absurd ...

OLINE H. COGDILL Sun Sentinel

1 day ago

Krystal Keith, Toby Keith's daughter, is a songwriter in her own right Krystal Keith grew up like 'every other kid,' she said.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Muskogee's Swon Brothers ready for 'Voice' showdown Zach and Colton Swon took five minutes from their skyrocketing schedule after their win last week on ...

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

'Lion King' flautist signals characters Getting through airport security can sometimes be a little trying for Kay Ragsdale.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Best bets: Tulsa Shock, Pinto World Championship The Tulsa Shock plays its second of four straight home games against Phoenix at 3:30 p.m. at the BOK ...

Staff Reports

1 day ago

SEEN: "You gonna play, or are you still counting your dominoes?" 'This one feels right.' It's not Margaret Owens' turn yet, but she holds a domino in the palm of her ...

JOHN CLANTON

1 day ago

Book ahead Everything is a differentiation of itself; what has a front has a back, what has a back has a front and ...

Staff and Wire reports

1 day ago

World analysis shows wide disparity in driver's testing results in Oklahoma The odds of passing a driver's test for a Class D license might depend in part on where the test is taken ...

CURTIS KILLMAN World Staff Writer

21 hours ago

Brothers arrested following bar fight, scuffle with police Tulsa police were called to 3340 Bar at 3340 S. Peoria Avenue in response to a fight that had broken ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL

14 hours ago

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

1 day ago

Death notices for June 17 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

20 hours ago

BA couple married for 60 years die 24 hours apart The West Texas sky was so big and grand, Lafayette Boone couldn’t help but stare at it." It was ...

TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer

1 day ago

Architect: Gathering Place for Tulsa will be world-class park Michael Van Valkenburgh is coming to town.

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

7 hours ago

Death notices for June 16 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Department of Corrections director resigning Justin Jones has run afoul of policymakers who want to put more state inmates in private prisons.

BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

7 hours ago

11-year-old singer, Cruz, and Spurs have answer for racists Sebastien De La Cruz is a talented singer. He is 11. He is an American.

World's Editorials Writers

20 hours ago

Death notices for June 15 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

2 days ago

Source: Wes Lunt to transfer to Illinois Lunt will have to sit out this season but will have three years of eligibility remaining. Lunt’s family ...

KELLY HINES World Sports Writer

12 hours ago

Armed robbers steal vehicle at gas station The thieves instructed one of the victims to remove his pants before stealing the vehicle, police said. ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

10 hours ago

Actors, soap operas honored at 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards Doug Davidson of "The Young and the Restless" and Heather Tom of "The Bold and the Beautiful" won lead ...

BETH HARRIS Associated Press

19 hours ago

Krystal Keith, Toby Keith's daughter, is a songwriter in her own right Krystal Keith grew up like "every other kid," she said.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

1 day ago

Police: Gang arrests may slow drug trade Tulsa police are hoping the recent indictment of four Hoover Crips will go a long way toward curbing ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

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