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Tornado watch issued for western, central Oklahoma

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:27 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - A tornado watch is in effect for western and central Oklahoma.

Time waning for Okla. lawmakers to tackle credits

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:24 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done as another session approaches its end.

Okla. AG sought delay in regional haze hearing

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:18:04 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has asked the state's environmental agency to delay a hearing Monday on a new plan by Tulsa-based utility Public Service Co. of Oklahoma to deal with regional haze.

Grizzlies reflect on their journey from laughingstock...

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:46 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - By RONALD TILLERY

Monson: NBA playoffs are Brick City, just plain ugly

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:19 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - By GORDON MONSON

Okla. lawmakers near passage of DNA testing bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:46 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Convicted criminals who maintain their innocence would have a way to seek DNA testing to help prove their cases under a bill that is nearing final passage in the Legislature and would eliminate Oklahoma's dubious distinction as the only state in the nation without such a program.

Okla. Senate unveils $80M plan for 2 new museums

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:20 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Senate unveiled a new plan on Thursday to divert $80 million in state sales and use taxes over a four-year period to pay for the completion of an American Indian museum in Oklahoma City and build a new popular culture museum in Tulsa.

Thunder season fades fast after Westbrook injury

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:15 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The way Kevin Martin describes it, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the "vision" of a potential championship run the morning they learned All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook would be out for the rest of the postseason.

Calkins: Leave it to Tony Allen to make it all right...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:09 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - By GEOFF CALKINS

Okla. House OKs new abortion notification rules

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:26:27 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma House has approved a bill that requires abortion providers to take additional steps to notify the parents of any minor seeking an abortion.

Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:02 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's second big deal in just over a week.

Thunder season ends with 88-84 loss to Grizzlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:02:58 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - In a season that seemed doomed once All-Star Russell Westbrook was lost to a knee injury, Kevin Durant couldn't save the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Grizzlies edge Thunder 88-84, reach 1st West final

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:50:52 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success.

Okla. Senate OKs bill on 'Black Friday' sales

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:37:40 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Low-price retail events like "Black Friday" sales where retailers sell some items at a steep discount would be legal again in Oklahoma under a bill approved Wednesday by the Oklahoma Senate.

Health care law changes could affect Okla. tribes

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:13 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Some Native Americans could be forced to pay a fine or buy their own health insurance under changes enacted in the federal health care overhaul.

Oklahoma gas prices up 20 cents in past week

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:09 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gas prices across Oklahoma are up sharply during the past week - rising 20 cents per gallon.

Calkins: Grizzlies about energy, effort, teamwork and...

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:27 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - By GEOFF CALKINS

Inasmuch Foundation announces $3.14M in grants

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:10:03 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City-based Inasmuch Foundation has announced $3.14 million in grants to 33 organizations across Oklahoma.

Fallin signs law to slash income tax rate in 2015

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:12:36 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill into law Monday that cuts Oklahoma's top income tax rate to 5 percent in 2015 and provides $120 million for improvements to the state Capitol.

Award goes to Pakistani girl shot by Taliban

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:46:36 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - A Pakistani human rights activist who founded an all-girls school said the Taliban was "more afraid of the books than bombs" as he and his 15-year-old daughter, who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban late last year, were honored Monday at the memorial for Oklahoma City bombing victims.

National GOP chairman touts Okla. speaker as star

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:04:22 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The chairman of the Republican National Committee visited Oklahoma on Monday and called state House Speaker T.W. Shannon of Lawton a "rising star" within the GOP.

People in Kaufman work to recover after 3 slayings

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:47:34 -0400

KAUFMAN, Texas - The road into Kaufman slithers past a barbecue shack with a chicken head on top, coiling around a sleepy town square marked by old brick facades and the venerable county courthouse.

Oklahoma beats Oklahoma St., 5-4, at Bricktown

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:55:04 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma designated hitter Kolbey Carpenter had three hits and two runs batted in to lead the Sooners to a 5-4 victory Sunday to salvage the third game of a series with Oklahoma State.

Redhawks continue home stand with Salt Lake City

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:56:04 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Redhawks are to continue their home series with Salt Lake City on Monday.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser stolen, recovered

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:28:09 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - A woman accused of stealing an Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser has been arrested.