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May 18, 2013
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Amber Hilberling discusses husband's fatal fall

Amber Hilberling told a national television audience on Friday that she still can't understand what happened the day her husband fell to his death from the couple's high-rise apartment at the University Club Tower.

VIDEO: Watch NBC's 'Dateline' episode 'Shattered' on Amber Hilberling.

 
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Sooners thrash Marist in NCAA softball tournament

They promised fireworks immediately following Oklahoma's softball regional opener against Marist on Friday. The Sooners were in no mood to wait.

 
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TCC StartUp Cup features Aaron Deaton up against father Brady Deaton

Entrepreneurship evidently courses through the veins of the Deaton family - 19-year-old Aaron Deaton plans to follow in his dad's footsteps and enter this year's TCC StartUp Cup competition.

 
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Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority

If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets is needed.

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Founder of annual wildlife, garden tour is remembered

An old photograph of Carol Eames' former west Tulsa home shows a different place from what she ultimately grew it into. The land is flat, plain and unremarkable in the picture. There are trees here and there and a lot of grass.

 
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OPINION FEED

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Our responsibility I read the story about Colton Kerns ('Death before the prom,' May 13). First, let me say that I am sorry ...

Shirley Banther, Ochelata

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Guess what? On May 6, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the workers compensation bill that will change Oklahoma's injured employee ...

John L. Harlan, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: A few questions After reading the letter, 'Silence broken,' by Martin Keating, I have a few questions about his sile ...

Mark Werre, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Tulsa homicides on a record-setting pace The fact is, homicide rates fluctuate from year to year with no apparent rhyme or reason. Tulsa is just ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Great cartoon Bruce Plante's May 9 cartoon was another of his best. If he does not win an award for this cartoon, there ...

J. David Wemhaner, Jenks

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism 'Sunday Morning Quarterback' in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

Friday is deadline to register for mayoral election Tulsans who are not currently registered to vote but who want to participate in the mayor's race must ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Motor vehicle tag fees are not road user fees Motor vehicle fees, or tag fees, were not originally intended as user fees for driving on roads and ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Taking issue The May 9 opinion article, 'Public defenders face financial challenges,' written by Jack Zanerhaft, ...

Paul Covey, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Solutions I finally figured out how to solve the federal and state problems.

Sue Melton, Cleveland, Okla.

1 day ago

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: An issue of fairness I find it hypocritical for the Tulsa World to have already tried and convicted Dr. Scott Harrington and ...

Frank Braun, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Salaries too high I agree with Robert Hayes' May 9 letter ('Very extravagant'). I, too, was aghast at the salary increases ...

Sue Jeffrey, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Common sense It would have been common sense to add a moveable red flag to the sides of trash cans, similar to old-fashioned ...

Dave Hansen, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Ray of sunshine To the thoughtful and caring lady who 'paid it forward' on my drink at Starbucks at 91st Street and Yale ...

Jane Woods, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Explanation needed I called the Corporation Commission in Oklahoma City about gasoline prices going up overnight. If all ...

Jerry Priddy, Collinsville

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Made in the U.S.A. When we buy clothes, we need to evaluate the human costs of where they are produced. The recent garment ...

Edward V. Harris, Hugo

2 days ago

The Associated Press and the DOJ BRUCE PLANTE toon

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days ago

OK OKPOP and preserve Oklahoma history The list of Oklahomans who have made significant contributions to the arts is a long one. It would be ...

World's Editorials Writers

2 days ago

TPS bonds matter to students Tulsa voters Tuesday proved their stalwart support of 42,000 students by passing a much-needed $38 million ...

World's Editorials Writers

2 days ago

Readers Forum: Investment in county roads, bridges needed As the 2013 state legislative session enters its remaining days, lawmakers have many important issues ...

FRED PERRY & JOHN SMALIGO

2 days ago

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

Tulsa homicides on a record-setting pace The fact is, homicide rates fluctuate from year to year with no apparent rhyme or reason. Tulsa is just ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: A few questions After reading the letter, "Silence broken," by Martin Keating, I have a few questions about his sile ...

Mark Werre, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Our responsibility I read the story about Colton Kerns ("Death before the prom," May 13). First, let me say that I am sorry ...

Shirley Banther, Ochelata

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Guess what? On May 6, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the workers compensation bill that will change Oklahoma's injured employee ...

John L. Harlan, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism "Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

Motor vehicle tag fees are not road user fees Motor vehicle fees, or tag fees, were not originally intended as user fees for driving on roads and ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Solutions I finally figured out how to solve the federal and state problems.

Sue Melton, Cleveland, Okla.

1 day ago

Mike Jones: Patriots and the lapel pin

last year

231 Comments

Benghazi schmegazi

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

4 days ago

156 Comments

Benghazi: Looking for truth or playing politics? The only cure for the Benghazi fever that has infected Washington likely will be the midterm elections ...

World's Editorials Writers

3 days ago

110 Comments

Penalizing the IRS BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

3 days ago

89 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism "Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

81 Comments

Arbitrary Hospital Fees

BOB ENGLEHEART via Caglepost.com

5 days ago

79 Comments

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

79 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Get real The very reason skeptics, and others outside fundamentalist religion, place little to no stock in the ...

Mildred Fuoss Vance, Tulsa

3 days ago

74 Comments

The Associated Press and the DOJ BRUCE PLANTE toon

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days ago

67 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Outraged In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, I continue to become more outraged at the cry from worshipers ...

Mary Ann Kirk, Tulsa

5 days ago

64 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Apology offered On behalf of many other Oklahomans I want to apologize to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for the difficulty ...

Jerry Butterbaugh, Fairfax

5 days ago

58 Comments

Letter to the Editor: In the hole The May 3 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics caused many to be jubilant. I am not. In 2007, ...

Bret Stauffer, Tulsa

6 days ago

51 Comments

Republicans continue to lose minority voters If anyone was unsure before, the report last week from the U.S. Census Bureau ought to send a clear signal: ...

MIKE JONES Associate Editor

6 days ago

43 Comments

My First Rifle Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

6 days ago

38 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Moldy mantra I did not realize that the business community in Oklahoma was so weak and needy that it required help ...

Keith O. McArtor, Tulsa

6 days ago

36 Comments

TPS bond issue deserves 'yes' Voters in the Tulsa Public Schools district have a crucial decision to make at the election polls on ...

World's Editorials Writers

4 days ago

31 Comments

Medicaid standoff a disservice to Oklahomans Does anyone else see the massive irony in Gov. Mary Fallin's latest attack on the Obama administration? ...

World's Editorials Writers

5 days ago

29 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Expectations When a big Oklahoma employer does something right I expect to hear cheers from chambers of commerce, ...

Virginia Jenner, Wagoner

6 days ago

27 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Time to terminate We need a new public transit organization that operates with acceptable ethics and professionalism.

Kay S. Ehrman, Tulsa

3 days ago

25 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Explanation needed I called the Corporation Commission in Oklahoma City about gasoline prices going up overnight. If all ...

Jerry Priddy, Collinsville

2 days ago

24 Comments

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

OPINION » Editorials, columns, letters to the editor and cartoons.

POLITICAL CARTOON

Gas Prices Suck

By STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

79 comments
EDITORIAL

Tulsa homicides on a record-setting pace

By World's Editorials Writers

The fact is, homicide rates fluctuate from year to year with no apparent rhyme or reason. Tulsa is just four years removed from one of its deadliest periods - 2009 - when there were a record 71 homicides in one year.

11 comments
EDITORIAL

Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority

By World's Editorials Writers

If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets is needed.

11 comments

Letter to the Editor: Guess what?

By John L. Harlan, Tulsa

On May 6, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the workers compensation bill that will change Oklahoma's injured employee program to an administrative system.

15 comments

Letter to the Editor: A few questions

By Mark Werre, Tulsa

After reading the letter, "Silence broken," by Martin Keating, I have a few questions about his silence.

13 comments

Letter to the Editor: Our responsibility

By Shirley Banther, Ochelata

I read the story about Colton Kerns ("Death before the prom," May 13). First, let me say that I am sorry for the Kerns' loss. But I see that they are blaming everyone else for this tragedy.

9 comments
POLITICAL CARTOON

Thunder Out

By BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

23 comments
EDITORIAL

Motor vehicle tag fees are not road user fees

By World's Editorials Writers

Motor vehicle fees, or tag fees, were not originally intended as user fees for driving on roads and highways.

16 comments
EDITORIAL

Friday is deadline to register for mayoral election

By World's Editorials Writers

Tulsans who are not currently registered to vote but who want to participate in the mayor's race must register before Friday's deadline.

2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Taking issue

By Paul Covey, Tulsa

The May 9 opinion article, "Public defenders face financial challenges," written by Jack Zanerhaft, the new Tulsa County chief public defender, is as transparent as any political run for the money can get.

4 comments

Letter to the Editor: Solutions

By Sue Melton, Cleveland, Okla.

I finally figured out how to solve the federal and state problems.

12 comments

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism

By Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

"Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

89 comments

Letter to the Editor: Great cartoon

By J. David Wemhaner, Jenks

Bruce Plante's May 9 cartoon was another of his best. If he does not win an award for this cartoon, there is no fairness in journalism. Keep them coming, Bruce, even if some local people will continue to whine.

3 comments
OPINION NEWS FEED

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Our responsibility I read the story about Colton Kerns ('Death before the prom,' May 13). First, let me say that I am sorry ...

Shirley Banther, Ochelata

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Guess what? On May 6, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the workers compensation bill that will change Oklahoma's injured employee ...

John L. Harlan, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: A few questions After reading the letter, 'Silence broken,' by Martin Keating, I have a few questions about his sile ...

Mark Werre, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Tulsa homicides on a record-setting pace The fact is, homicide rates fluctuate from year to year with no apparent rhyme or reason. Tulsa is just ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Great cartoon Bruce Plante's May 9 cartoon was another of his best. If he does not win an award for this cartoon, there ...

J. David Wemhaner, Jenks

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism 'Sunday Morning Quarterback' in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

Friday is deadline to register for mayoral election Tulsans who are not currently registered to vote but who want to participate in the mayor's race must ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Motor vehicle tag fees are not road user fees Motor vehicle fees, or tag fees, were not originally intended as user fees for driving on roads and ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Taking issue The May 9 opinion article, 'Public defenders face financial challenges,' written by Jack Zanerhaft, ...

Paul Covey, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Solutions I finally figured out how to solve the federal and state problems.

Sue Melton, Cleveland, Okla.

1 day ago

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: An issue of fairness I find it hypocritical for the Tulsa World to have already tried and convicted Dr. Scott Harrington and ...

Frank Braun, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Salaries too high I agree with Robert Hayes' May 9 letter ('Very extravagant'). I, too, was aghast at the salary increases ...

Sue Jeffrey, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Common sense It would have been common sense to add a moveable red flag to the sides of trash cans, similar to old-fashioned ...

Dave Hansen, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Ray of sunshine To the thoughtful and caring lady who 'paid it forward' on my drink at Starbucks at 91st Street and Yale ...

Jane Woods, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Explanation needed I called the Corporation Commission in Oklahoma City about gasoline prices going up overnight. If all ...

Jerry Priddy, Collinsville

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Made in the U.S.A. When we buy clothes, we need to evaluate the human costs of where they are produced. The recent garment ...

Edward V. Harris, Hugo

2 days ago

The Associated Press and the DOJ BRUCE PLANTE toon

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days ago

OK OKPOP and preserve Oklahoma history The list of Oklahomans who have made significant contributions to the arts is a long one. It would be ...

World's Editorials Writers

2 days ago

TPS bonds matter to students Tulsa voters Tuesday proved their stalwart support of 42,000 students by passing a much-needed $38 million ...

World's Editorials Writers

2 days ago

Readers Forum: Investment in county roads, bridges needed As the 2013 state legislative session enters its remaining days, lawmakers have many important issues ...

FRED PERRY & JOHN SMALIGO

2 days ago

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

Tulsa homicides on a record-setting pace The fact is, homicide rates fluctuate from year to year with no apparent rhyme or reason. Tulsa is just ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Quality-of-life projects also should be a priority If there's one thing all Tulsans probably agree on, it's that continued work to improve local streets ...

World's Editorials Writers

11 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: A few questions After reading the letter, "Silence broken," by Martin Keating, I have a few questions about his sile ...

Mark Werre, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Our responsibility I read the story about Colton Kerns ("Death before the prom," May 13). First, let me say that I am sorry ...

Shirley Banther, Ochelata

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Guess what? On May 6, Gov. Mary Fallin signed the workers compensation bill that will change Oklahoma's injured employee ...

John L. Harlan, Tulsa

10 hours ago

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism "Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

Motor vehicle tag fees are not road user fees Motor vehicle fees, or tag fees, were not originally intended as user fees for driving on roads and ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Solutions I finally figured out how to solve the federal and state problems.

Sue Melton, Cleveland, Okla.

1 day ago

Mike Jones: Patriots and the lapel pin

last year

231 Comments

Benghazi schmegazi

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

4 days ago

156 Comments

Benghazi: Looking for truth or playing politics? The only cure for the Benghazi fever that has infected Washington likely will be the midterm elections ...

World's Editorials Writers

3 days ago

110 Comments

Penalizing the IRS BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

3 days ago

89 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism "Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

1 day ago

81 Comments

Arbitrary Hospital Fees

BOB ENGLEHEART via Caglepost.com

5 days ago

79 Comments

Gas Prices Suck Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

16 hours ago

79 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Get real The very reason skeptics, and others outside fundamentalist religion, place little to no stock in the ...

Mildred Fuoss Vance, Tulsa

3 days ago

74 Comments

The Associated Press and the DOJ BRUCE PLANTE toon

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days ago

67 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Outraged In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, I continue to become more outraged at the cry from worshipers ...

Mary Ann Kirk, Tulsa

5 days ago

64 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Apology offered On behalf of many other Oklahomans I want to apologize to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for the difficulty ...

Jerry Butterbaugh, Fairfax

5 days ago

58 Comments

Letter to the Editor: In the hole The May 3 jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics caused many to be jubilant. I am not. In 2007, ...

Bret Stauffer, Tulsa

6 days ago

51 Comments

Republicans continue to lose minority voters If anyone was unsure before, the report last week from the U.S. Census Bureau ought to send a clear signal: ...

MIKE JONES Associate Editor

6 days ago

43 Comments

My First Rifle Syndicated Political Cartoon

STEVE SACK via CaglePost.com

6 days ago

38 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Moldy mantra I did not realize that the business community in Oklahoma was so weak and needy that it required help ...

Keith O. McArtor, Tulsa

6 days ago

36 Comments

TPS bond issue deserves 'yes' Voters in the Tulsa Public Schools district have a crucial decision to make at the election polls on ...

World's Editorials Writers

4 days ago

31 Comments

Medicaid standoff a disservice to Oklahomans Does anyone else see the massive irony in Gov. Mary Fallin's latest attack on the Obama administration? ...

World's Editorials Writers

5 days ago

29 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Expectations When a big Oklahoma employer does something right I expect to hear cheers from chambers of commerce, ...

Virginia Jenner, Wagoner

6 days ago

27 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Time to terminate We need a new public transit organization that operates with acceptable ethics and professionalism.

Kay S. Ehrman, Tulsa

3 days ago

25 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Explanation needed I called the Corporation Commission in Oklahoma City about gasoline prices going up overnight. If all ...

Jerry Priddy, Collinsville

2 days ago

24 Comments

Thunder Out BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

1 day ago
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