Friday 3rd July, 2009
Lawton police arrest man twice in burglary case
News OKLawton — A 24-year-old Lawton man arrested in May in connection with a string of burglaries, was arrested again on a complaint of concealing stolen property.
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
News OKCity Councilwoman Jan Perry urged people to stay home and watch the memorial on TV. There will not be a funeral procession through the city. Free tickets to Jackson's memorial service can be...
Natural compound can prevent diabetic retinopathy
Oklahoma City News.NetWashington, : A natural compound can be used to stop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, according to researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
State pastor chosen for top board position
News OKToler, 58, has served as senior pastor of Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 7301 S Walker, for 13 years. He had been planning to step down from the pulpit at Trinity on to become superintendent...
Sarah Palin resigning as Alaska governor
News OKWasilla, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising...
Two of four Kay County inmates caught
News OKBranson, Mo. , in a car reported stolen from Newkirk, the spokeswoman said. Branson is about five hours from the Kay County jail in Newkirk by car.Green,...
United Football League will consider signing Michael Vick
News OKMichael Huyghue , the commissioner of the new four-team league, says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play — provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to...
Alternative energy’s impact on jobs eyed
News OKOklahoma jobs are at stake as debate rages in Congress over how hard the Legislature should push to get Americans to shift from oil and natural gas to renewable energy sources.
Hollis dairy closes, leaving 32 without jobs
News OKHarmon County Dairy, says its final day was on Thursday. He says downsizing had taken place during the past six to eight months, as the number of both employees and cattle were reduced.
Jet man dies in Alfalfa County pickup accident
News OKJack Steven Bennett died in the accident that happened on a dirt road northeast of Goltry about 4:50 p.m. Thursday. Bennett's 9-year-old son was able to crawl from the wreckage and was not injured.
Mites cause mighty problem on Oklahoma road
News OKTroy Bush said millions of the mites swarmed on the road, causing a hazardous spot about a quarter-mile long. "The ground was moving,” Bush said. "It reminded me of special effects in...
Read the proclamation for morality
News OKOklahoma , Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessing of Liberty; to secure just and rightful Government; to promote our mutual Welfare and Happiness, do...
Bricktown developers honored with spots on Walk of Fame
News OKJust what I want for my legacy, my name on the "bricktown walk of fame" along the dank waters of the canal...what an honor (although I guess for an okie ANY recognition is considered an...
Alleged reprisal costs agency
News OKThe Labor Department’s share of the settlement was almost 4 percent of its fiscal year 2009 budget. The agency faces a cut of 7 percent, or $263,220, in the 2010 budget year, which started...
Woman, Fort Sill Marine face sex charges
News OKMore details are likely to emerge as the investigation continues into sex parties said to involve a 12-year-old girl, a 33-year-old mother of three...
Oklahoma cities set own rules on use of fireworks
News OKOklahoma law allows fireworks sales during two periods: to and Dec. 15 to Jan. 2. Bottle rockets, stick rockets, M80s and cherry bombs are illegal to sell, use or possess in Oklahoma....
Some cool statistics sparked by Fourth
News OKHotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July.” "Hotter than noon on the Fourth of July.” And the generic "Hotter than the Fourth of...
60th vote still mirage for Democrats
News OKFranken’s ascendancy makes for 58 Democrat votes — which become 60 when two independents are added. But the filibuster-proof number is subject to fracture, depending on the issue.
Land office boss has work cut out
News OKGov. Brad Henry called Hunter "a person of unquestioned integrity.” Goodness knows that’s exactly what is needed at the office at this moment in history.
Moral proclamation event incites raucous exchange
News OKAn event to allow people to sign a "proclamation for morality” — which blames the country’s economic woes on its lack of morals and states the hope of America rests upon...
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