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Oklahoma Attorney General Warns About Price Gouging

Scott Pruitt says the state's Emergency Price Stabilization Act is now in effect for 16 counties after the Governor declared a state of emergency Sunday. More>>

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2 Killed In Shawnee Tornado Identified

The Oklahoma medical examiner's office has released the names of two men killed Sunday when a powerful tornado ripped across Shawnee. More>>

Chesapeake Names New CEO

An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More>>

Gov. Fallin Tours Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin tours areas devastated by Sunday's tornadoes and severe storms. More>>

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OGE Crews Work To Clear Pole Lines Along Penn In NW OKC
OGE Crews Work To Clear Pole Lines Along Penn In NW OKC
The storm snapped power poles in two, leaving downed lines for approximately one mile along Penn Avenue.More >>
The storm snapped power poles in two, leaving downed lines for approximately one mile along Penn Avenue.More >>
Crews Work To Clear Downed Power Lines In NW OKC
Crews Work To Clear Downed Power Lines In NW OKC
Emergency crews are working to clean up power lines downed by Saturday night's storms in northwest Oklahoma City.More >>
Emergency crews are working to clean up power lines downed by Saturday night's storms in northwest Oklahoma City.More >>
Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Central, Eastern Oklahoma
Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Central, Eastern Oklahoma
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 PM for much of central and eastern OK near and east of I-35. This includes the Oklahoma City metro and Tulsa.More >>
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 PM for much of central and eastern OK near and east of I-35. This includes the Oklahoma City metro and Tulsa.More >>
Oklahoma Grocery Store Wine Proposal Being Renewed
Oklahoma Grocery Store Wine Proposal Being Renewed
Supporters of a plan to permit some grocery stores in Oklahoma's most populous counties to sell wine plan to launch a new petition drive to put the proposal to a statewide vote.More >>
Supporters of a plan to permit some grocery stores in Oklahoma's most populous counties to sell wine plan to launch a new petition drive to put the proposal to a statewide vote.More >>
Tulsa County Cleaning Up From High Winds
Tulsa County Cleaning Up From High Winds
A downed power line at 14th and Sheridan melted some asphalt.
At its height, a power outage affected 2,000 customers in Tulsa County after a "gust front" blew through overnight.More >>
At its height, a power outage affected 2,000 customers in Tulsa County after a "gust front" blew through overnight.
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AAA: Gas Prices Reach All-Time High In Oklahoma City
AAA: Gas Prices Reach All-Time High In Oklahoma City
The average price in Oklahoma City for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is at its highest point ever, $3.963, breaking Saturday's price of $3.952, which was also a record high.More >>
The average price in Oklahoma City for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is at its highest point ever, $3.963, breaking Saturday's price of $3.952, which was also a record high.More >>
Mourners Remember Cascia Hall Grad Killed In Grand Lake Boat Crash
Mourners Remember Cascia Hall Grad Killed In Grand Lake Boat Crash

Those who knew her well would tell you the beauty on the outside was just the beginning. Rachel Swetnam had an even more beautiful soul.
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Those who knew her well would tell you the beauty on the outside was just the beginning. Rachel Swetnam had an even more beautiful soul.
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Another Round Of Severe Weather On The Way To Oklahoma
Another Round Of Severe Weather On The Way To Oklahoma
The dryline will push into central Oklahoma early this afternoon, setting up shop along or just west of I-35. Wherever it decides to set up, that's where we'll have storms.More >>
The dryline will push into central Oklahoma early this afternoon, setting up shop along or just west of I-35. Wherever it decides to set up, that's where we'll have storms.More >>
Severe Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In OKC Metro
Severe Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages In OKC Metro
Severe storms rolling through the metro area have downed power poles and caused some damage, with thousands of residents also reporting power outages, Saturday night.More >>
Severe storms rolling through the metro area have downed power poles and caused some damage, with thousands of residents also reporting power outages, Saturday night.More >>
OKC In The Grips Of Powerball Fever
OKC In The Grips Of Powerball Fever
Powerball madness hits Oklahoma with the jackpot reaching a whopping $600-million and that's got lotto fever at a fever pitch.More >>
Powerball madness hits Oklahoma with the jackpot reaching a whopping $600-million and that's got lotto fever at a fever pitch.More >>

CrimeMore>>
Two Arrested In Death Of OKC Boy Killed In Fire
Two Arrested In Death Of OKC Boy Killed In Fire
Oklahoma City police have arrested a man and woman in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy whose body was found April 28 in the burned remains of his home.More >>
Oklahoma City police have arrested a man and woman in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy whose body was found April 28 in the burned remains of his home.More >>
Sallisaw Man To Stand Trial For 1997 Beating Death During Robbery
Sallisaw Man To Stand Trial For 1997 Beating Death During Robbery
During a preliminary hearing Friday, a Sequoyah County judge ordered 38-year-old Rex Richard Robbins III to be tried for first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Mitchell Dayne Nixon.More >>
During a preliminary hearing Friday, a Sequoyah County judge ordered 38-year-old Rex Richard Robbins III to be tried for first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Mitchell Dayne Nixon.More >>

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Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Inappropriate Teaching: The Social Media Solution
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:38:46 GMT
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Social media policies may not stop a bad teacher from trying to engage in an inappropriate relationship with a student, but they could help ease the problem.More >>
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Inappropriate Teaching: Who Needs To Know?
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:47:30 GMT
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>
Educators turned child rapists and molesters -- and still holding a license to teach. The cases are rare. Some say it would be even more rare, if Oklahoma's education system did a better job of tracking them.More >>

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Your 2 Cents: Angry Response To 'Open Transfer' Commentary
Your 2 Cents: Angry Response To 'Open Transfer' Commentary
Hundreds and hundreds of students from the suburbs are using "open transfers" to enroll in the premier high schools and middle schools in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
Hundreds and hundreds of students from the suburbs are using "open transfers" to enroll in the premier high schools and middle schools in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
My 2 Cents: 'Open Transfer' Students At OKC Schools
My 2 Cents: 'Open Transfer' Students At OKC Schools
HOWEVER.. it is outrageous, in my opinion, that hundreds of students at those two schools don't even live in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>
HOWEVER.. it is outrageous, in my opinion, that hundreds of students at those two schools don't even live in the Oklahoma City school district.More >>

Consumer WatchMore>>
Consumer Watch: What Identity Thieves Don't Want Us To Know
Consumer Watch: What Identity Thieves Don't Want Us To Know
At least 2,500 Oklahomans have their identities stolen every year and the numbers keep climbing.More >>
At least 2,500 Oklahomans have their identities stolen every year and the numbers keep climbing.More >>
Consumer Watch: When To Never Pay Full Price
Consumer Watch: When To Never Pay Full Price
We all like to save money, but what if I told you there are several items we regularly pay full price for that we shouldn't. Here are some bargain busters that don't require any clipping.More >>
We all like to save money, but what if I told you there are several items we regularly pay full price for that we shouldn't. Here are some bargain busters that don't require any clipping.More >>

EducationMore>>
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Oklahoma Rep Introduces Homeschool Tax Deduction Bill
Oklahoma Rep Introduces Homeschool Tax Deduction Bill
Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole has introduced legislation to allow homeschool families a tax deduction already available to elementary and secondary school teachers for certain expenses.More >>
Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole has introduced legislation to allow homeschool families a tax deduction already available to elementary and secondary school teachers for certain expenses.More >>

PoliticsPoliticsMore>>
Governor Proposes Plan To Save Insure Oklahoma Program
Governor Proposes Plan To Save Insure Oklahoma Program
Gov. Mary Fallin released a statement Friday urging lawmakers to redirect $50 million so Insure Oklahoma could continue to operate as a "smaller, more targeted program run with state dollars only."More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin released a statement Friday urging lawmakers to redirect $50 million so Insure Oklahoma could continue to operate as a "smaller, more targeted program run with state dollars only."More >>
Governor Signs Bill Adding New Requirements For Abortion Providers
Governor Signs Bill Adding New Requirements For Abortion Providers

Abortion providers in Oklahoma will be required to report dozens of new details about each procedure under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin.More >>
Abortion providers in Oklahoma will be required to report dozens of new details about each procedure under a bill signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin.More >>

BusinessMore>>
Chesapeake Names New CEO
Chesapeake Names New CEO
An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More >>
An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More >>
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent
Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month.More >>
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month.More >>

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Okla. House panel approves $40M for Indian museum
Okla. House panel approves $40M for Indian museum
A plan to divert $40 million in use taxes over three years to help complete construction of an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum along the banks of the Oklahoma River has cleared a House committee.More >>
A plan to divert $40 million in use taxes over three years to help complete construction of an American Indian Cultural Center and Museum along the banks of the Oklahoma River has cleared a House committee.More >>
This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Oklahoma news, sports, business and entertainment
Governor Mary Fallin is proposing a last-minute legislative change to the state's Insure Oklahoma program that would direct $50 million in state tobacco taxes to pay for more than 9,000 Oklahomans who are expected to...More >>
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.More >>
An Oklahoma sheriff is crediting early warnings for a low death toll during a tornado outbreak that ravaged the Plains and Midwest.More >>
Lincoln Co. to use police sirens to warn of storms
Lincoln Co. to use police sirens to warn of storms
With power out and the threat of more bad weather on the way, first responders in Lincoln County say they'll use police and fire sirens to warn residents of severe weather.More >>
With power out and the threat of more bad weather on the way, first responders in Lincoln County say they'll use police and fire sirens to warn residents of severe weather.More >>
Okla. injury tally up to 39 after twisters hit
Okla. injury tally up to 39 after twisters hit
Oklahoma officials say more than three dozen people were hurt when tornadoes hit the state.More >>
Oklahoma officials say more than three dozen people were hurt when tornadoes hit the state.More >>
Oklahoma governor to tour tornado damage
Oklahoma governor to tour tornado damage
Gov. Mary Fallin is touring the areas hit hard by tornadoes Sunday.More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin is touring the areas hit hard by tornadoes Sunday.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Oklahoma news from The Associated Press
It's a forecast people across Oklahoma don't want to hear. The National Weather Service says baseball-sized hail and more tornadoes are possible this afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a large section of central...More >>
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
Fan Outfitters sold to national chain
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>
A Lexington-based string of sporting goods clothing stores has been sold to Lids Sports Group, a national chain based in Indianapolis.More >>
Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected
Lanes reopening near Shawnee but delays expected
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.More >>
Officials say drivers should expect delays on Interstate 40 in Shawnee as crews continue to clean up storm debris.More >>
Another storm system poised to hit Oklahoma
Another storm system poised to hit Oklahoma
Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as another storm system takes aim at the state.More >>
Oklahoma is bracing for more severe weather as another storm system takes aim at the state.More >>

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Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks
Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.More >>
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.More >>
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
The Justice Department's inspector general says the U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent...More >>
The Justice Department's inspector general says the U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent who...More >>
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
Democrats strike back at GOP voting measures
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
Los Angeles jeweler pleads guilty in KPMG case
Los Angeles jeweler pleads guilty in KPMG case
The owner of a jewelry store has pleaded guilty in Los Angeles for his role in an insider-trading case involving a former senior partner at accounting firm KPMG.More >>
The owner of a Los Angeles jewelry store pleaded guilty Monday for his role in an insider-trading case involving a former senior partner at accounting firm KPMG.More >>
Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...More >>
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.More >>
State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
The State Department has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.More >>
The State Department has appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.More >>
Postponed US long-range missile test due Tuesday
Postponed US long-range missile test due Tuesday
The Air Force says its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had postponed in April because of tensions with North Korea, is now scheduled to happen on Tuesday.More >>
The Air Force says its test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had postponed in April because of tensions with North Korea, is now scheduled to happen on Tuesday.More >>
Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more
Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.More >>
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
This year's commencement at Boston College looks to be notable for who will be there, as well as who won't.More >>
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday because of the involvement of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who supports a bill in his country that would allow abortion.More >>

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