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.
James missed nine of his first 12 shots, but scored 16 points in the fourth to rally the Heat from a 10-point deficit.
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.
There's no doubt that Tulsans consider public safety to be a top priority.
The Okies from Muskogee are coming home.
Heat comes back in OT to force game 7 LeBron James' 32 points and Ray Allen's 3-pointer kept the Heat alive for the OT win.
JON KRAWCZYNSKI Associated Press
Broken Arrow man fired gun to scare girlfriend, charges claim Alvin Dewayne Butler is charged with assault and reckless conduct with a firearm.
DYLAN GOFORTH World Staff Writer
Man shot on apartment complex's basketball court The shooting occurred at the Canyon Creek Apartments, 2102 E. 51st St.
'A Gathering Place for Tulsa' plans unveiled The estimated cost of Phase 1 of the park has increased from $150 million to $200 million.
KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer
TU’s Pat Swilling to have another surgery on left wrist, out three months Swilling also broke his wrist a year ago. He missed the first seven games of the 2012-13 season.
BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Man who crashed car during police chase to be jailed after hospital release Freddie Allen Hayes had been wanted on various warrants, police said.
Electronic-waste trailer stolen from MET recycling center Electronic waste collection by the Metropolitan Environment Trust has been suspended.
Judge denies Cherokee freedmen injunction request A Tribal Council candidate had requested the injunction so that freedmen descendents could vote.
DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer
TCC Metro campus to remain closed Wednesday Technicians are working to rebuild and replace a power distribution panel that caught fire Monday night, ...
AMANDA BLAND AND KENDRICK MARSHALLWorld Staff Writers
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs Maj. Gen. Bennet Sacolick, director of force management for U.S. Special Operations Command, said 'the ...
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire In deciding on the recall, Chrysler avoided a showdown with government safety regulators that could have ...
DEE-ANN DURBIN and TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writers
Illinois makes former OSU quarterback Lunt's transfer official Illinois football coach Tim Beckman said Tuesday that the sophomore-to-be signed paperwork to transfer ...
Associated Press
Oil: Price climbs above $98 ahead of Fed policy news The focus in oil markets, as in others, was on the Fed, as policymakers began a two-day meeting.
Stocks: Waiting for word from Bernanke, market moves higher The market's gains were steady and broad. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 12.77 points, or 0.8 percent, ...
CHRISTINA REXRODE AP Business Writer
Execution set for Oklahoma man in 2 stabbing deaths Prosecutors said the man and a co-defendant talked their way into the victims' rural LeFlore County home, ...
Tornado insurance claims near 71,000 in Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak said insurance payments from the storms have topped $560 million.
Officials to review probe of suspended Owasso city manager by July 1 The investigative report won’t be presented to the city council Tuesday night, Owasso Mayor Doug Bonebrake ...
RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer
Highs in the 90s, limited thunderstorm chances forecast for Tulsa area this week Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible both Wednesday and Thursday in the Tulsa area.
Staff Reports
House committee takes up tough immigration bill Meanwhile in the Senate, a Republican lawmaker floated a compromise border security proposal he hopes ...
ERICA WERNER Associated Press
U.S., Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war After months of delays, the Taliban opened a political office in the Qatari capital of Doha, paving the ...
PATRICK QUINN Associated Press
Obama administration threatens veto of Rep. Frank Lucas' farm bill Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, is the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and will be managing ...
CHRIS CASTEEL NewsOK.com
Coweta man to serve prison time in fatal hit-and-run He pleaded no contest to felony leaving the scene of a fatal collision and misdemeanor negligent homicide ...
KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer
WikiLeaks case in recess until June 25 The prosecution and defense will spend the next week negotiating written statements from some 17 witnesses, ...
NTSB: Poor eyesight probable cause in Oklahoma Panhandle train crash Investigators also proposed 16 new safety recommendations to curb future accidents.
Husband admits assault on celebrity chef Nigella Lawson Prominent British art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assault and accepted a police caution after ...
JILL LAWLESS AND RAPHAEL SATTER,Associated Press
Two-year lease granted for Oklahoma City soccer team The proposal was for a North American Soccer League team to be housed at Taft Stadium.
RHIANNON WALKER NewsOK.com
Australian aerospace supplier expanding to Grove “Ferra chose to expand to Oklahoma because its central location enables us to easily provide service ...
KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer
TCC Metro Campus to remain closed Tuesday due to electrical malfunction The unveiling of the plans for a Gathering Place for Tulsa will still take place Tuesday.
Woman's body found in northwest Oklahoma City, her son arrested She had injuries on her body consistent with homicide, police report.
STAFF REPORTS NewsOK.com
Oklahomans shun banking in droves, FDIC survey says Oklahoma has one of the highest percentages of unbanked and underbanked households in the nation, at ...
FARRIS WILLINGHAM NewsOK.com
Norman man threatens Fallin's 'child' and local sheriff in emails He told investigators he sent the emails from the Norman Public Library and was arrested June 7 on “unrelated ...
ANDREW KNITTLE NewsOK.com
Police kill man who took girl at Oklahoma store Authorities say a police officer shot and killed a man who'd taken a toddler hostage at a Walmart Market ...
AP Wire Service
Theft, assault charges filed against Tulsa man Gary Colbert Jr., 22, is accused of stealing a 1985 Chevrolet pickup truck and then punching a woman ...
Store clerk fights off armed robbers One of the men held a gun to the employee's head, but he grabbed the gun, and the robbers fled.
Tulsa woman crashes through brick wall, cited A person inside a nearby house said the crash sounded 'like an earthquake.'
Man gets life in prison for fatal shooting in Tulsa bar Jacob Wayne Smith, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of Luis Torres.
BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer
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 WRIGHTWorld Scene Writer
Child's baby-sitter charged with raping her multiple times The 9-year-old girl told a family member the man had been “raping her ... for two years.”
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
Texas man drowns in Red River below Denison Dam Enrique Amador's body was recovered about 10 feet from the riverbank in about 4 feet of water.
Tulsa school board interviews deputy superintendent candidate More than 20 people have applied for the position, and others might be interviewed in the future.
ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer
Hearing in Gundy suit pushed back A pretrial hearing in the breach-of-contract lawsuit against Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy ...
KELLY HINES World Sports Writer
Department of Corrections director resigning Justin Jones has run afoul of policymakers who want to put more state inmates in private prisons.
BARBARA HOBEROCKWorld Capitol Bureau
Street project closes some Woodland Hills parking lot entrances A pavement repair project near Woodland Hills Mall will close multiple lanes of 71st Street and adjacent ...
Armed robbers steal vehicle at gas station The thieves instructed one of the victims to remove his pants before stealing the vehicle, police sa ...
Bartlett calls for vote on permanent tax extension for public safety He said his tax extension would not fund the additional officers hired by the City Council’s budget ...
ZACK STOYCOFF World Staff Writer
Pair arrested in Oklahoma City after posing as deputies Officials say the men spent about 45 minutes at a gas station, posing as Oklahoma County sheriff's d ...
Lightning sparks house fire that displaces family Four people and three dogs evacuated prior to firefighters arriving; there were no injuries.
Report of British hacking of diplomats angers nations The Guardian's report laid out in explicit detail steps taken by GCHQ to monitor foreign officials' conversations ...
RAPHAEL SATTER Associated Press
Chance for storms again this afternoon, tonight The forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and storms this afternoon and a 30 percent tonight ...
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 ...
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
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
High court says driver records protected The Supreme Court says lawyers may not obtain personal information from state driver license records ...
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
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
Jail inmate hospitalized after cutting himself The inmate was treated and later released.
2 found dead after fire in Canadian County Authorities say two people were found dead after a weekend house fire in Canadian County.
13-year-old dies in Coweta house fire Cody Shanks, 13, was removed from the house with firefighter assistance, but was unresponsive.
Israeli official blasts idea of Palestinian state The idea of Palestinians establishing a state in the territory they seek has 'reached a dead end,' a ...
IAN DEITCH Associated Press
Crews battle hot spots in Colorado wildfire Firefighters are getting a better handle on the most destructive wildfire ever in Colorado, but they're ...
THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press
Obama: Northern Ireland peace will be tested President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a 'blueprint' for those living amid conflict ...
JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press
Severe storms possible in area tonight, Monday morning Strong winds and localized flooding are possible with any storms that develop overnight, forecasters ...
Rose breaks 43-year England drought, wins US Open He finished two shots ahead of Phil Mickelson and Jason Day.
Man jailed on multiple complaints following car chase Melvin Lewis Bailey Jr., 20, was being held on $272,650 bond.
DYLAN GOFORTH
Inmate possibly stabbed at Tulsa Jail The unnamed inmate had a cut to the abdomen, a spokesman said.
Zoo's male giraffe euthanized after injury to foot The source of the fracture is unknown but may have been caused by something as simple as a misstep, officials ...
BTW defensive end commits to OSU Jordan Brailford verbally commits, giving OSU its third in-state pledge for the Class of 2014.
staff reports
Tulsa teen found dead in vehicle after Sand Springs crash A runner discovered the vehicle in a ravine off the Old North Road on Saturday morning.
SARA PLUMMER AND KENDRICK MARSHALLWorld Staff Writers
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
Two Tahlequah teens killed when thrown from pickup bed in crash Paul Blevins Jr., 19, and Michael Rogers, 14, died, and five others were injured.
Turner Turnpike's eastbound lanes reopened The lanes were shut down near Wellston because of an injury accident involving a tractor-trailer rig
STAFF REPORTS
Police still looking for suspect in Tenn. shooting Police are still looking for a man they say shot his girlfriend and her three children
Poll: Most men aspire to be dads A recent poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they always wanted to be dads
JENNIFER AGIESTA Associated Press
Cause of death unknown for man whose remains were found in Muskogee His remains were found in September after a dog was seen running with a human arm in its mouth.
Oklahoma soldier laid to rest in Fort Smith Spc. Robert Allan Pierce, 20, of Panama, Okla., was killed in Afghanistan last week.
JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer
Sunday: Jordan says corruption limited to 'few bad apples' Public trust in Tulsa’s judicial system took a hit that it’s still recovering from
JARREL WADE World Staff Writer
Sunday: Oklahoma trying to sell unused property The 6,500-square-foot building on north Sheridan was acquired by OETA in 1984 and is now vacant
RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer
Field chases Mickelson, Horschel in US Open 3rd rd The second round wrapped up earlier Saturday, and no one could catch Mickelson, Horschel
JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer
Second person dies after Williams' Louisiana plant explosion Five workers still in hospital. Two of those workers are Williams employees and the other four are contracted ...
1st of 4 turrets replaced at St. Gregory's Univ. A 5.6 magnitude earthquake in 2011, toppled one turret and a second was demolished due to damage
Obama takes bolder Syria stand as G-8 talks open President Barack Obama is positioned more aggressively on Syria authorizing weapons and ammunition shipments to rebels
JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent
Reformist Rowhani surprises with Iran election win Moderate-conservative candidate Hasan Rowhani is known for his negotiating skill over the country's nuclear weapons program
VICTOR KOTSEV and JABEEN BHATTI Special for USA TODAY
Pope taps trusted prelate to oversee Vatican bank Francis signed off on naming Monsignor Battista Ricca as interim prelate of the Institute for Religious Works
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press
Mickelson, Horschel lead after 2nd rd at US Open Mickelson and Horschel are both 1 under, and are the only players in the red
Some evacuations lifted in destructive Colo. fire Firefighters advanced against a monstrous wildfire outside of Colorado Springs
DAN ELLIOTT Associated Press
Help available for disabled tornado victims Disabled Oklahomans affected by tornadoes and severe weather can apply for work and other assistance
Google launches Internet-beaming balloons Wrinkled and skinny at first, the translucent, jellyfish-shaped balloons that Google released this week ...
MARTHA MENDOZA & NICK PERRYAssociated Press
Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate surged to a wide lead in early vote counting Saturday, ...
BRIAN MURPHY & NASSER KARIMIAssociated Press
Man gets three life terms plus 120 years for sex crimes against children Phillip Steven Borden, 43, was found guilty of nine felonies, including three rapes.
Red Cross text donations switch to Colorado wildfires from Oklahoma tornadoes The Colorado wildfires have killed two people and destroyed at least 380 homes.
Shock falls to Minnesota Lynx 83-74 Glory Johnson scored 22 points and Candice Wiggins had a season-best 18 against her old teammates.
MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer
Judge to decide whether teenage Jenks murder defendant will be tried as adult or youthful offender Courts must consider seven factors when determining a teen's status.
OU's Sunny Golloway leaving for Auburn Golloway, who just completed his ninth season with Oklahoma, visited the Southeastern Conference school ...
ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer
Owasso city manager ordered deletion of police videos, record shows The city official cited Police Department policy that appears to allow the purge of the videos.
OU lands commitment from defensive lineman Brandon Glenn, a 6-foot-3, 274-pounder from Irving (Texas) Ranchview, announced his pledge to play at OU during a visit.
EMSA issues another heat alert Friday The ambulance service issues the alerts if it responds to five or more heat-related calls.
Drumright man located after Silver Alert It was reported that he had been missing since Wednesday, police said.
Emergency manager: Detroit won't pay $2.5 billion it owes Underfunded pension claims likely would get less than the 10 cents on the dollar.
COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press
Stocks: Disappointing reports help push market down Gold rose $9.80, or 0.7 percent, to $1,387.60 an ounce.
MATTHEW CRAFT AP Business Writer
Pair jailed in multiple identity-theft cases Tulsa Jail records indicate that at least 16 victims are involved.
Authorities probe deck collapse at Florida sports bar Authorities estimated about 100 people were on the deck at Shuckers Bar & Grill when a support on one ...
CURT ANDERSON Associated Press
House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill Inhofe called Guantanamo 'a great asset, a great resource' that needs to stay open.
DONNA CASSATA AND RICHARD LARDNERAssociated Press
Two men arrested in theft of scrap metal, copper from Newalla disaster area The Woodlands addition was damaged in the May 19 tornado.
Downey Jr. calms boy upset at not seeing Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a little Massachusetts ...
Johnson steps in for Mumford and Sons at Bonnaroo It was a case of being in the right place at the right time for Johnson.
CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer
Teen sentenced to six years in prison for setting deadly Oklahoma City fire He apologized to the family of two victims who died in their Oklahoma City home in 2011.
TIM WILLERT NewsOK.com
July hearing set for teen charged in Duncan death The teenager appeared in Stephens County District Court on Thursday after he was charged with first-degree ...
Bartlesville's new budget includes raises for city employees “The economy is somewhat improved, though we still have a ways to go to get back to where we were,” City ...
LAURA SUMMERS World Correspondent
Porter man dies in Wagoner County crash He was wearing his seatbelt and died at the scene.
Tulsa's Creger, OU's Chamberlain, Martinez, Ricketts named to USA Softball National Team The OU trio is led by Ricketts, the two-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. The senior was ...
NGL Partners grows by acquisition, improves bottom line in fiscal year The company also reported that the annual distribution increased more than 30 percent from $1.45 per ...
Firefighters holding line on Colorado wildfire The fire remained at 25 square miles Friday thanks to lighter winds and firefighters quickly stamping ...
NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press
Moment of silence marks 6 months since Newtown The event then transitioned to the reading of the names of more than 6,000 people killed by gun violence ...
JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press
May foreclosures decline in Tulsa Approximately 548 foreclosures were filed last month, according to data from real estate information ...
ROBERT EVATT World Staff Writer
Jury convicts man in Cache double slaying The sentencing phase begins Friday. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
35 Oklahoma tribes share $77 million housing grants The funding announced Thursday is provided by HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant Program.
Moore works to repair park ruined by tornado Among the damaged items were four wooden sculptures, carved from trees that once stood in the park. The ...
Storms fill Oklahoma City's Lake Hefner after Canton Lake is drained Canton Lake remains 13 feet below its normal level, and area residents are concerned it may never re ...
TIM TALLEY Associated Press
Early morning apartment fire displaces two families Tulsa firefighters were met with smoke and flames coming from the Colonial Apartments in the 1400 block ...
NTSB hearing set on cause of Oklahoma Panhandle train collision A preliminary report said the eastbound train was traveling at 64 mph and the westbound train at 38 mph ...
Inhofe asks for delay on bird ruling Inhofe said the extended comment period resulted in an 'influx of significant new public input'
Oklahoma's Department of Corrections ordered to pay employee $175K for 'emotional distress' She is also fighting for more than $50K to cover legal expenses.
Jury convicts Oklahoma City man of killing drug dealer, girlfriend The panel late Wednesday recommended a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Oklahoma City man accused of assaulting wife, killing dog He was arrested Wednesday on complaints including animal cruelty and domestic assault.
BRYAN DEAN NewsOK.com
Crescent man is accused of staging home invasion to kill wife When Logan County sheriff's deputies arrived, they found the wife dead in her bedroom with her hands ...
Man accused of injuring toddler arrested Ned Houston Holman, 37, is accused of causing three leg fractures and multiple contusions and abrasions ...
Hit-and-run person of interest sought by Tulsa police A hit-and-run collision left a man seriously injured at the Walmart parking lot at 2019 E. 81st St. June ...
Suspects charged in string of Tulsa armed robberies The suspects are alleged to have taken part in some or all of four robberies.
Grove man killed in Craig County crash Rickey Earl Zube, 49, died at the scene about half a mile east of Welch on Oklahoma 10.
Man killed in Williams explosion in Louisiana identified By Thursday afternoon, all of the plant’s more than 300 workers had been accounted for.
STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Medical Heat Alert issued for Tulsa EMSA issues the alerts if it responds to five or more heat-related calls in a 24-hour period.
Prosecutors to make case to try Jenks murder suspect as adult A prosecutor wants to call witnesses, but the judge may ask for written filings, instead.
Tulsa City Council approves $711 million budget The budget includes $3.2 million in amendments over the mayor's proposal.
Toby Keith, Garth Brooks set benefit concert Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood and Ronnie Dunn will join Toby Keith July 6 for his Oklahoma ...
JENNIFER CHANCELLORWorld Scene Writer
Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels He has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, U.S. officials said.
MATTHEW LEE AND JULIE PACE,Associated Press
Arizona small forward signs with Tulsa basketball T.K. Edogi, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound small forward from the Phoenix area, submitted a letter of intent Thursday.
BILL HAISTEN, World Sports Writer
Charcoaler catches Tulsa house on fire The fire jumped from the grill to the garage area and the attic, a Fire Department spokesman said.
Governor denies clemency for Oklahoma death-row inmate The Pardon and Parole Board had recommended commuting Brian D. Davis' sentence to life.
CARY ASPINWALL World Staff Writer
Juggling family and golf, Phil Mickelson leads US Open He flew overnight from San Diego after watching his oldest daughter graduate from the eighth grade
JOSEPH WHITE Associated Press
Baby-sitter convicted of murder in death of 2-year-old Oklahoma City girl The little girl was hospitalized Sept. 22 with a fractured skull and brain and eye injuries after being ...
Man set to be executed in Tulsa abduction, murder case A Sept. 10 execution date has been set.
Markwayne Mullin pleased with water rights ruling The Supreme Court's decision Thursday upheld lower court rulings in favor of Oklahoma's right to protect ...
Last day for free Harrington patient testing set A Tulsa oral surgeon may have exposed at least 7,000 patients to the diseases through a lack of infection ...
SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer
Stocks: Market moves sharply higher The government also reported that U.S. retail sales increased 0.6 percent in May from April.
Oil: Price back above $96; gasoline steady at $3.63 Benchmark oil for July delivery gained 81 cents to close at $96.69 a barrel on the New York Mercantile ...
Philbrook Downtown celebrates grand opening “The opening of this magnificent space that reaches back 100 years is the essence of revitalization,” ...
SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer
Boil advisory lifted, Broken Arrow restaurants allowed to reopen Results of safety testing on the samples were returned and showed no evidence of contaminants, according ...
RHETT MORGAN AND AMANDA BLANDWorld Staff Writers
Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from Wendi Deng Wendi Deng Murdoch leapt into the spotlight during a July 2011 British parliamentary hearing into phone ...
RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer
Iran liberals ask: Snub election or take chance? Arguments over whether to boycott Friday's ballot still boiled over at coffee shops, kitchen tables and ...
BRIAN MURPHY AND NASSER KARIMIAssociated Press
UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syrian civil war The grim estimate reflects the growing sectarian nature of the bloodshed as the regime of President Bashar ...
BASSEM MROUE AND JOHN HEILPRINAssociated Press
Supreme Court sides with Oklahoma in Red River water dispute Texas does not have the right to cross the border with Oklahoma for water to serve the fast-growing Fort ...
QB Landry Jones signs with Steelers Jones (6-3, 221), who was the 115th overall pick, played collegiately at the University of Oklahoma.
Tulsa Shock to hold basketball clinic in Moore Tulsa Shock players, coaches and staff will conduct a free basketball clinic 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday ...
MRC Global shows off new, expanded pipe distribution center MRC Global Inc. has grown to a worldwide supplier of pipes, valves and fitting for the oil and gas industry, ...
Another Oklahoma storm victim's body found The girl's identity was not immediately released.
NOLAN CLAY NewsOK.com
Downtown highway ramp closed after hole discovered The hole is about two feet wide, according to the release.
Fallin asks Obama administration to reconsider Insure Oklahoma decision “We are trying to find an Oklahoma solution to help those that are uninsured and can’t afford insurance,” ...
WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer
Man who died in Talihina helicopter crash identified Two occupants of the helicopter did not require medical attention, officials said.
Tulsa airport in talks to take over Claremore Regional Both Tulsa International and Jones Riverside Airports have no room left for private or corporate hangars, ...
Man arrested in stabbing, meth theft Gary Cummings allegedly stabbed a man about 11:47 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of North Florence ...
Facebook introduces hashtags Facebook Inc. said in a blog post Wednesday that users will be able to click a hashtag to see a feed ...
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Broken Arrow man killed after hit by van The driver was not cited. He told police he didn’t see the pedestrian.
AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer
Teen charged in stabbing death of Duncan girl The death comes about a year after 16-year-old Braylee Henry was found dead near Velma.
Yukon woman is accused of threatening ex-husband, pregnant wife She was arrested in connection with threatening telephone and text messages.
71-year-old man fatally shot outside of Boise City convenience store His wife was inside the pickup when he was shot, an official said.
Motorcyclist killed in LeFlore County crash A 56-year-old Heavener man was pronounced dead at Muskogee Regional Medical Center after colliding w
Felon accused of assaulting Macy's employee jailed The alleged assailant is suspected of stealing $828 worth of designer purses and wallets.
Owasso woman charged with prostitution, assault on officer The charges allege that she offered to perform a sex act on an undercover Tulsa police officer.
Jenks police arrest Tulsa man in connection with ATM theft Daniel Laron Jones, 26, is in the Tulsa Jail.
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies after accident in dirt car event The 37-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m., New Jersey State Police said.
Rockies sign No. 3 draft pick, OU's Jonathan Gray The 21-year-old Gray arrived in Denver on Tuesday and the sides completed the deal Wednesday.
Judge changes former DHS worker's sex-crime conviction to deferred sentence A prosecutor says a sentencing deferral is not allowed on a guilty plea for a sex offense.
ZIVA BRANSTETTERWorld Enterprise Editor
Court hears calls for teen charged with Jenks murder to be treated as youthful offender Joshua Scott Mooney is accused of killing Mary Escue, 47, at her parents' home.
Broken Arrow City Council declares emergency after water main break Restaurants across the city and St. John Broken Arrow are closed as a precaution.
AMANDA BLAND AND SAMANTHA VICENTWorld Staff Writers
Jenks' Michalczewski signs with White Sox Trey Michalczewski is set to fly Friday to the White Sox training facility in Arizona for a three-day ...
Man pleads guilty in case involving theft of 12 million pounds of corn Daniel Duane Moon, 51, acknowledged that more than $1.5 million in restitution is owed.
Fort Sill Army private sentenced for child's death Prosecutors said the two deprived the child of food as a form a punishment.
Ron White returns for Tulsa show A stand-up veteran of nearly 30 years, White broke through as part of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” from ...
NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer
Man arrested on kidnapping, assault complaints He has previous convictions of second-degree burglary and escaping from detention.
NASCAR's Kenzie Ruston on the rise for Turner Scott Ruston, a native of El Reno, Okla., grew up as a self-described 'tomboy' in a family full of dirt bike ...
LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer
Oil: Price rises to $96, reverses 2 days of losses Oil-related news was mixed Wednesday, and the price bounced between $94.46 and $96.45.
Stocks: Market slides on Wall Street; Dow below 15,000 The Nasdaq composite fell 36 points, or 1.1 percent, to 3,400.
State Board of Education OKs special ed teacher boot camps For candidates, a boot camp would be the start of a three-year alternative pathway to a standard teaching ...
KIM ARCHER World Staff Writer
Christiansen may not endorse Bartlett “I think I said I probably would endorse him, yes, but I said that many months before he, in my opinion, ...
FEMA denies aid to Texas for blast FEMA denied the 'major disaster declaration' both for public assistance — which would give money to the ...
RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTIAssociated Press
Thursday will be 2013's first Ozone Alert for Tulsa area People with lung or heart disease should be aware that increased air pollution may cause them to experience ...
Oklahoma City real estate firm merges with Tulsa-based Beacon Commercial Tanda Francis founded Beacon in 2007 and, along with Beacon sales associate and property manager Lisa ...
ROD WALTON World Business Editor
Obama political value unclear amid controversy Democratic officials say Obama has agreed to headline at least 20 party fundraisers in and out of Wa ...
JOSH LEDERMAN AND STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press
Pope confirms 'gay lobby' at work at Vatican In private remarks to the leadership of a key Latin American church group, Pope Francis lamented that ...
Woodward man, 18, drowns in Fort Supply Lake His body was found in about 5 feet of water.
FAA investigating cause of Oklahoma helicopter crash The crash is the third involving an EagleMed helicopter in Oklahoma since 2010.
Southern Baptists officially oppose gay Scout rule While the resolution does not recommend that Southern Baptists drop ties with the Scouts, it expresses ...
JUAN LOZANO AND TRAVIS LOLLERAssociated Press
Only one trampoline park set to open in Tulsa Indoor trampoline parks have sprung up in the last five years in cities across the country, offering ...
Flaming Lips, Kings of Leon part of planned tornado relief concert The all-ages “Rock for Oklahoma” concert is July 23.
Fallin to tour Moore for update on cleanup effort The May 20 twister tore across the city, killing 24 and injuring hundreds.
REVIEW: Tavolo Italian Bistro This is Tavolo Italian Bistro, and it probably comes close to fitting most people’s image of an upscale, ...
SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer
WikiLeaks trial: Army investigator testifies Army computer crimes investigator Mark Johnson testified Wednesday that he found evidence of chats between ...
DAVID DISHNEAU Associated Press
Hydrant breaks as crews fight house fire The Tulsa Fire Department was battling a fire at a vacant house on North Main Street.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Could OKC get another draft-day steal in Cody Zeller? Cody Zeller seems to have the right personality.
DARNELL MAYBERRY NewsOK.com
Toby Keith releases new single 'Drinks After Work' to country radio The single is the first release from an as-yet untitled album due later this year.
BRANDY MCDONNELL NewsOK.com
Insurance claims on May tornadoes top 60,000 The series of storms on May 30 and 31 resulted in more than 13,000 homeowner claims and 8,200 private ...
Police investigating killing of Duncan girl The death comes about a year after another teenager died in Stephens County.
Three teens, including 14-year-old driver, injured in single-car crash near Durant According to the highway patrol, no adults were in the car at the time of the crash.
As insurance checks come in to cover Oklahomans' tornado damage, cars are selling With nearly 20,000 claims for private vehicle losses in the May 19-20 tornadoes, auto dealerships are ...
JENNIFER PALMER NewsOK.com
Local banks step in after tornado prevented Moore district from paying schoolteachers on time “It was very crazy — there was nothing we could to get that information at the time,” said Jeannie Oden, ...
BRIANNA BAILEY NewsOK.com
Co-owner of storm-chasing company responds to criticism The co-owner of the company apologized Tuesday for bringing one of his vans into the damage path of
Oklahoma City elementary principal loses job after funds investigation District officials have led an investigation since February to determine whether the principal negligently ...
KYLE HINCHEY NewsOK.com
Spurs rout Heat 113-77 in Game 3 of NBA Finals San Antonio set an NBA Finals record with 16 3-pointers.
JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer
UPDATE: Broken Arrow declares water emergency after main break The city could run out of water by around 6 p.m. if people don't take the call to conserve seriously
RHETT MORGAN AND DYLAN GOFORTHWorld Staff Writers
Taylor, Bartlett headed to November With 196 of 196 precincts reporting, the State Election Board showed Taylor with 24,495 votes, to Bartlett's ...
Peters survives strong challenge in county commission primary Peters will face Democrat John Bomar in the Aug. 13 special election
Democrat narrowly misses outright win in Tulsa city auditor's race Cathy Criswell, 58, took 47.4 percent of the final, unofficial results in Tuesday's primary.
VIDEO: Muskogee's Swon Brothers move on to 'The Voice' finals They join fellow Team Blake (Shelton) artist Danielle Bradbery and Team Usher's Michelle Chamuel in the ...
JENNIFER CHANCELLOR,World Scene Writer
One dead in medical helicopter crash near Talihina Three others were reported injured when a medical helicopter crashed outside a hospital near Talihina ...
Woman charged in stabbings of three other women Cassandra McDonald, 22, is charged with three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Owasso vice mayor driven home by police after initial DUI arrest Chris Kelley, 42, never was charged or jailed in connection with the traffic stopstop
Bartlesville voters easily approve sales tax extension The proposal passed 76.4 percent to 23.6 percent.
Kingfisher man killed when car hit by passing truck near Eufaula Donovan Boutwell, 45, was pronounced dead at a Eufaula hospital after the crash.
Arizona AAU coach says 6-8 Edogi commits to TU The 6-foot-8, 215 pound big man visited the University of Tulsa campus on Sunday and Monday.
Collinsville man makes court appearance on wire fraud indictment A grand jury alleges that Shaun Michael Jameson's "purported clothing transactions were a sham."
Owasso city manager arrested on bogus check charge He refused to take responsibility for writing the $3,082.89 check when prosecutors confronted him with ...
Family displaced following house fire Firefighters were met with a heavy smoke and flames at the house in the 3100 block of North Quincy A ...
Woman accused of breaking police car's windshield Tonya Kaye Torres, whose last name is also listed as Carlile, is also accused of resisting arrest.
Bridenstine wants more money for weather forecasting Plans to introduce legislation to increase funding for weather research
Teen arrested after rock thrown into turnpike traffic The driver of a Ford Mustang westbound on the Creek Turnpike at Sheridan Road confronted the teens after ...
Iowa's Gage leaves for Oklahoma State The Hawkeyes made the NCAA tournament seven times with Gage on the staff.
Tulsa elections 2013: Follow the reaction on social media Tweets, images, and Facebook posts about what folks are saying
Bartlesville man charged with molestation, driving drunk with children in vehicle District Judge Curtis DeLapp set bond at $150,000 during a Tuesday arraignment.
Oil joins in stock, commodities sell-off Natural gas dropped 8 cents to end at $3.72 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Stocks: Market ends a choppy day with a loss Six stocks fell for every one that rose on the New York Stock Exchange.
Schools' T-Shirt sales total nearly $160,000 for disaster relief Money received will aid the United Way in the organization’s relief and recovery efforts.
NBC’s ‘The Voice’ limps to finish The network’s most popular show had around 11 million viewers for both of its editions last week.
Bartlett proposes funding more police cadets by raising parking rates, reducing hiring The plan would raise most parking meter rates from 50 cents an hour to $1 an hour.
Double murder trial under way in Comanche County Prosecutors said Mica Martinez attacked and beat Carl Miller and Martha Miller inside their home southwest ...
Man indicted in death of Boone Pickens' grandson A North Texas grand jury has indicted a man for felony murder in the fatal heroin overdose of the grandson ...
OSU football and basketball last among current Big 12 schools in APR The report released by the NCAA on Tuesday evaluates eligibility and retention of scholarship student-athletes ...
Man whose phone was found with photos of child pornography gets sentenced The case began when he left his cell phone containing illegal material in a local casino, according to ...
Shock released Paris as Williams returns to practice “It’s a tough situation, but I guess that’s how the league works,” Shock coach Gary Kloppenburg sai ...
Mumford & Sons postpones tour dates after blood clot found on bassist's brain They are scheduled to headline the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Saturday.
Dollar Thrifty begins layoffs in Tulsa Hertz will begin laying off employees at the Tulsa Dollar Thrifty headquarters this week.
Court: Man can challenge Oklahoma 'rain god' plate The license plate depicts Allan Houser's 'Sacred Rain Arrow' sculpture, in which an Indian shoots an ...
WikiLeaks trial: Evidence suggests Oklahoma soldier leaked sensitive names He has said he didn't believe the more than 700,000 battlefield reports, diplomatic cables and video ...
Baby sitter arrested after girl says he sexually assaulted her In addition to the sexual abuse complaints, he is being held without bond for immigration officials.
Rear slap gets ex-NFL star Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson 30 days jail “This is your courtroom. I have no intent to make this a joke. It’s not funny,” Johnson told the jud ...
CURT ANDERSONAP Legal Affairs Writer
Man demanded $100 to return girlfriend's children, police say He is being held at the Tulsa Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.
Body of man found in the North Canadian River The body may be an Oklahoma City man who had been fishing by hand when he went missing.
Tebow signs with Pats; New England opens minicamp 'Anything we do, we feel is in the best interests of the team,' coach Bill Belichick said at a standing-room-only ...
HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer
Blake Shelton with Usher, Color Me Badd, Horse Thief and more Oklahoma musicians release digital music for tornado relief efforts The morning after the deadly EF5 tornado ravaged Moore, local musician Johnny Blaul was working at his ...
Oklahoma City featured in Discovery Channel's 'Street Outlaws' The new Discovery Channel series “Street Outlaws” centers on the world of American street racing.
MELISSA HAYER NewsOK.com
Teen singer writes 'Oklahoma Strong' song As so many creative Oklahomans have, it didn't take long for her to find a way she could help — through ...
HEATHER WARLICK NewsOK.com
ONEOK to eliminate 49 jobs, mostly in Tulsa area A company spokesman said the 49 employees will be offered positions in other parts of the company or ...
Oklahoma City police find fugitive holding rifle under false door He was wanted on complaints of shooting with intent to kill and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
LEIGHANNE MANWARREN NewsOK.com
American Red Cross urges caution during Oklahoma heat The Red Cross said the elderly and very young are most susceptible to heat and related illnesses.
Coburn joins effort to fight Medicaid fraud Coburn said the bill would help prevent billions of dollars in lost health care dollars each year.
Jenks police name suspect in theft of ATM Daniel Laron Jones, 26, is suspected of being one of five men who stole the ATM.
Tulsa man charged with beating robbery victim with baseball bat Rodrigo Briceno is accused of hitting a woman in the face with the bat.
AP source: Pistons hire Thunder assistant Cheeks as new coach Cheeks was 284-286 in the regular season and 5-11 in the playoffs as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers ...
LARRY LAGE Associated Press
Canadian County added to disaster request A disaster declaration was issued on May 20 for damage occurring in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Okl
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Defensive end commits to Oklahoma State Cole Walterscheid, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound defensive end from Muenster, Texas, is OSU’s fifth commitment ...
Business owner fires multiple gunshots at would-be thieves The suspects attempted to run over the victim with their SUV following a brief chase, police said.
AP Source: Tim Tebow to sign with Patriots The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made.
BARRY WILNER Associated Press
Criminal charges filed against suspended Owasso city manager Rodney Ray was charged with making a bogus check over $1,000, a felony, and false reporting of a crime, ...
Man injured in May explosion near Eufaula dies Among those involved in the investigation are OSHA and the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration.
JERRY FINK World Correspondent
ONEOK Inc. ending natural gas marketing segment The Tulsa-based natural gas distributor will eliminate those operations via an accelerated wind-down ...
Man accused of raping 13-year-old Oklahoma City girl He was arrested Friday on a rape complaint in connection with a December incident.
Donation announced for LaFortune Tennis Center renovation 'It is going to be a tremendous addition to Tulsa,' County Commissioner Fred Perry said.
Oil: Price down slightly, market awaits demand outlook Oil stalled Monday, after last week's 4 percent gain, as traders await the latest readings on oil supplies ...
Stocks: Investors unimpressed by S&P's brighter U.S. outlook The gains didn't last long, and by early afternoon the market was drifting between slight gains and ...
Claremore's Teague commits to ORU baseball program ORU went 25-32 in Ryan Folmar’s first year as head coach.
Suspended Catoosa city manager resigns Voters in 2010 approved a switch from a strong-mayor form of government to a city-manager form.
Tony Awards viewership jumps up to 7.24 million CBS, the longtime home for the annual Tony telecast, recently agreed to continue airing the show until ...
MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer
Iraq hit by wave of bomb attacks, killing dozens Attackers initially targeted market-goers early in the morning, then turned their sights on police posts ...
ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press
Man accused in Claremore deaths makes initial court appearance A former physician assistant at the Claremore Veterans Center was indicted in connection with the deaths ...
Absentee voting at 80 to 90 ballots per hour in mayor's primary Polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's ...
Thousands more claims in after Oklahoma tornadoes Officials have said damages just from the May 19-20 tornadoes could reach $2 billion.
Masterson assumes duties as Tulsa World Publisher Masterson is also BH Media Vice President of Southwest Region, which includes the Tulsa World
21st fatality confirmed in May 31 Oklahoma storms Two people died on May 19 and 24 people were killed on May 20.
STEM jobs help drive Tulsa economy In 2011, the Tulsa metro had 80,820 STEM Jobs and ranked 55th out of 100 U.S. metros, according to the ...
LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer
U.S. Supreme Court upholds decision preventing prosecution of meth registry violations On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to take up the Oklahoma case.
Joplin residents gather supplies for Moore victims In May 2011, an EF5 tornado struck Joplin, killing 158 people.
Williams Partners' Mid-South natural gas pipeline expansion now in service The Mid-South Expansion project will deliver up to an additional 225,000 dekatherms in natural gas per ...
Oklahoma governor has plan for pension system changes Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller defends Gov. Mary Fallin's veto this year of a pension bill that the governor ...
MICHAEL MCNUTT NewsOK.com
Altus-Lugert Lake dead as a fishery An estimated 350,000 adult fish died over a three-month period at Altus-Lugert.
ED GODFREY NewsOK.com
Devon Energy names chief operating officer He has been Devon's executive vice president of exploration and production since 2009. He also served ...
JAY F. MARKS NewsOK.com
Actor Kevin James coming to Tulsa He is well-known for his starring role in the hit TV show “The King of Queens.”
NOUR HABIB World Staff Writer
Man accused of fleeing police named as Tulsa's Most Wanted He was charged Jan. 19, 2012 with one count each of possession of a firearm after felony conviction, ...
US Airways execs leading new American Airlines Most of American Airlines’ top executives will be replaced by US Airways officers at the new combined ...
Pickup at center of Oklahoma City pastor's murder case In the days leading up to Gary Davidson's death, Oklahoma City pastor Michael Elder solicited the help ...
Crews search for boy who disappeared near Waurika Lake Authorities said the boy is between the ages of 10 and 12 and is from Roff.
Tornado tour companies draw criticism from Oklahomans in storms' path The picture of a group of people smiling and giving enthusiastic hand gestures in front of a giant tornado ...
Tulsa home damaged in early morning fire Firefighters said the owner was able to get out of the house safely, however a dog died inside.
Drowning at Skiatook Lake under investigation Jeffrey Allen Clegg, 32, of Skiatook, was jumping from the cliffs about 3:50 p.m. Sunday near Osage Park ...
Tulsa teen shot in the leg Sunday A 17-year-old boy was shot late Sunday, Tulsa police said.
Man arrested following domestic dispute in Broken Arrow The victim told police that her husband, Justin Trepp, 35, reportedly pushed, hit and 'body slammed' ...
Woman arrested on DUI, child endangerment complaints Margarita Guerrero, 35, was booked into the Tulsa Jail just after 3:30 a.m., jail records show.
Police seek information in Jenks ATM theft The robbers took the ATM from the Tulsa Federal Credit Union at 3017 W. Main St. in Jenks.
Deputy fatally shoots man in Okfuskee County Authorities said Curtis Fipps, 48, was shot by a deputy after he reportedly refused commands to drop ...
Portlanders push for barrier at 'Suicide Bridge' Several studies have found a reduction or elimination in suicides from bridges with barriers.
STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press
A decade on, Southern Baptists adapt to new role The nation's largest Protestant denomination finds itself in flux.
TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press
LSU clinches CWS berth with 11-1 win over OU The Tigers will compete in the College World Series for the 16th time.
BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press
Tulsa's Kelsey Griswold crowned Miss Oklahoma “This is truly the greatest night of my life,” she said.
SAMANTHA VICENT, World Staff Writer
Teen nabbed after Tulsa cell phone store robbery, police say Cash and cell phones taken from the store were recovered, police said.
Police arrest Broken Arrow man for allegedly shoplifting while with children William Jeremy Simmons, 27, was booked into the Tulsa Jail at 9:37 a.m. Saturday on a child neglect complaint, ...
Sheriff's deputies investigating body found along Bird Creek According to the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, the man was found Saturday near a truck at a campsite ...
Sheriff's deputies investigating body found along Bird Creek The body was found in a bushy area alongside Bird Creek near 11:45 a.m. Saturday, officials said.
Sunday: Tulsa chef forages for food at Turkey Mountain His foraging trips as a child growing up in Poland helped inspire his love of food.
NICOLE MARSHALL World Scene Writer
Sunday: Woman grateful to Oklahoma inmate for saving her life Surgeries for scoliosis throughout her life — including four years in a total body cast — left her with ...
Sunday: Good turnout expected for Tulsa mayoral election The major candidates are running without party designations attached to their names.
Obama, Xi in 2nd day of talks at informal summit In the spirit of the informal atmosphere at the meetings, the men went without jackets and ties.
Missouri man killed in Ottawa County crash The driver was ejected and came to rest under the overturned vehicle.
MIKE AVERILL World Staff Writer
Tulsa woman dies in motorcycle collision The motorcycle was westbound on Avery Drive when the driver failed to negotiate a turn.
Shawnee man killed in crash after blowout on I-40 Anthony Hathcock, 28, was driving east when his pickup blew a left rear tire just west of U.S. 177.
Greenwood Chamber sues city of Tulsa over alleged 'blackballing' The lawsuit involves the plaintiffs' being forced out of the development of the Shoppes on Peoria.
Ponca City man killed in U-turn on Osage County highway His pickup was hit by a truck and then struck a woman who was mowing alongside the highway.
Tulsa primary early voting begins In-person absentee voting continues until 6 p.m. today and will continue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mo ...
'All-clear' notice given after bomb threat at OU-Tulsa The campus was evacuated of patients, staff and students and classes were cancelled while police investigated ...
DAVID HARPER AND JERRY WOFFORDWorld Staff Writers
Jenks' Michalczewski drafted by White Sox in seventh round Oberste became the third OU player chosen going to the New York Mets with the 206th selection.
City auditor clears Bartlett of complaint, suggests person who filed complaint be investigated The Auditor’s Office clears Bartlett of a recent ethics complaint and suggests that Steven Roemerman, ...
REVIEW: 'The Lion King' If you’ve never seen “The Lion King” on stage, it’s a theatrical experience you need to have.
JAMES D. WATTS JR.World Scene Writer
Quarterback will be eligible to play at Norman North this season His college offers include Oklahoma State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Tennessee, among o ...
RYAN ABER NewsOK.com
REVIEW: 'The Internship' The comedic magic that Wilson and Vaughn brought to the screen when paired up in the 2005 hit “Wedding ...
Officials: Life jackets saved four on Lake Hudson The two adults and two children were on an air boat when it started to take on water and quickly san ...
Stocks: Market jumps after U.S. jobs report beats forecasts Gold has fallen sharply this year as a rising stock market and a strengthening dollar have diminished ...
STEVE ROTHWELL AP Markets Writer
Oil: Price rises above $96, tracking stock market The oil market's initial reaction to the report from the Labor Department was negative.
House to study term limits for appeals judges The appellate judges serve six years. They are subject to a nonpartisan retention ballot.
Teamsters force union vote at US Airways All voting will be over the phone or via the Internet.
Yukon catcher, Leedey shortstop first Oklahoma high schoolers chosen in major league baseball draft Leedey shortstop Drew Ward became the second Oklahoma prepster chosen.
Murder charge filed in May 25 shooting He was arrested May 29 and is being held in the Tulsa Jail without bond.
Storms damage at least 56 schools in two weeks Three Moore schools were obliterated by an EF5 tornado on May 20, killing seven elementary school st ...
Lionel Richie sets Tulsa tour stop Last year, he released a top-selling greatest hits album, “Tuskegee,” filled with guest-stars from Rascal ...
QuikTrip building new Tulsa site QuikTrip currently has 660 stores systemwide, including 69 in Tulsa.
Empty Oklahoma City school could host Langston students The school was built in the early 1900s.
U.S. declassifies phone program details after uproar 'When law-abiding Americans make phone calls, who they call, when they call and where they call from ...
DONNA CASSATA AND JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press
U.S. employers add 175K jobs, unemployment up to 7.6 percent Employers have added an average of 155,000 jobs the past three months.
CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer
Police identify man with fatal gunshot wound dumped at Tulsa hospital He was shot in the 6200 block of South Quaker Avenue and taken to Saint Francis Hospital by a car that ...
Wildlife Department putting tornado debris to good use The spider blocks are man-made fish attractors that the agency has placed in lakes across Oklahoma.
VIDEO: The Engagement of former OU punter Tress Way and Brianna Turang What follows is how the love story of a football punter and a softball/soccer star was captured in modern ...
STEPHANIE KUZYDYM NewsOK.com
Anti-fraud units patrolling Oklahoma disaster zones Commissioner John Doak said some of the $250 million already paid out in storm claims are often targeted ...
'Man of Steel' not altering tornado depiction 'Man of Steel' director Zack Snyder said there was never any discussion about altering the pivotal scene ...
DERRIK J. LANGAP Entertainment Writer
'Red Dirt Rising' brings together musicians for Oklahoma tornado relief More than 100 Oklahoma and Texas country players will perform on four stages Sunday at the Arbuckle Ballroom ...
Coburn supports move from $1 bill to $1 coin Coburn said the change should be a 'no-brainer.'
FBI investigates former Oklahoman reporter He was fired Monday, about a week after his arrest on an assault and battery complaint at the Cox Convention ...
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn loses bid to change student loan rates The gridlock comes just weeks before interest rates for Stafford loans are set to double from 3.4 percent ...
Mystery swirling around storm victim with troubled past An official with the Seminole County sheriff's office said he doesn't believe the woman died as a result ...
Police searching for driver after pedestrian, wall impact Police are continuing to search for a driver Friday morning after he fled a collision with both a pedestrian ...
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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 - ...
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Oklahoma Dept. of Correction director submits resignation Department of Corrections Director Justin Jones is resigning effective Oct. 1.
BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
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 ...
AMANDA BLAND and KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writers
TU's Bill Blankenship shares faith in presentations The Bill Blankenship offseason has included:
Death notices for June 17 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.
Ex-Oklahoma State QB transferring to Illinois Wes Lunt has found his new home.
Tulsa Sidewalk Stories video series focuses on the city's poor walkability Six months after her grandmother was struck and killed by a car on Cherry Street, Josie Carlson is working ...
State ranks 42nd in U.S. for college degrees Oklahoma ranks 42nd in the nation for the number of adults who have college degrees, up from 43rd place ...
Lawsuit against O-State's Gundy rescheduled for late July A pretrial hearing in the breach-of-contract lawsuit against Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy ...
'The Mine' project will feature entrepreneurs crafting solutions to social needs Ten young professionals are being sought for a nine-month program to encourage social entrepreneuris ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sequester cuts slam Tulsa schools For Tulsa Public Schools, the funding hits just keep on coming.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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