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3 die on roads; Saturday crash victim identified [18 mins ago]
Three people were killed on Oklahoma highways Monday, authorities said. Also Monday, police released the name of a Norman man who died in a car accident Saturday.
Maud man dies after hitting loose trailer
A Maud man was killed Monday in a three-vehicle accident in Pottawatomie County.
Funnel your love: we owe it to Wanda
Wanda Jean Jackson, born October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma, is sometimes called the first female rock and roll singer.
Shawnee area graduates from OBU announced
SHAWNEE, Okla.- Twenty-six Shawnee area residents received bachelor's degrees during Oklahoma Baptist University's 2008 Spring commencement May 17 in the university's Raley Chapel.
Thunderstorms to continue through this morning [1 hr ago]
Thunderstorms will continue to develop and move across parts of Oklahoma this morning.
Rural Catholics losing parishes [13 mins ago]
“Although I am not happy about these changes, I find them necessary in order to best serve you, the people of this area, as I simply have no other available priests to send at this time”
Three rural Roman Catholic churches are being closed due to changing demographics, a shortage of priests and leadership transitions with a local monastery, leaders with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City have ... via NewsOK.com
If you crave Quebecois comfort, it's called poutine
“Start from the base and work your way up”
If Quebec were a country, poutine would be its national food. The dish of deep-fried potatoes sprinkled with fresh cheese curds and doused in brown gravy might not sound appealing to the uninitiated , but for ... via The Boston Globe
Club's cars 'Almost Ready to Cruise'
“It's been in Shawnee its whole life”
A mutual love of old cars and lending a helping hand to charities has kept a handful of Shawnee area residents in close contact for more than a decade. via The Shawnee News-Star
“We need to do everything we can to protect lives and property”
As local firefighters continued to battle grass fires flaring in the area Tuesday, Gov. via The Shawnee News-Star
A Pontotoc County Man is in Critical Condition As a Result of a High-Speed Chase
A Pontotoc County man is in critical condition after leading police on a 53-mile chase and crashing a stolen car. via KTEN-TV Denison
Stolen Truck Leads Officers on 53-Mile Pursuit, Driver Critically Injured
Local Crime Blotters Stolen Truck Leads Officers on 53-Mile Pursuit, Driver Critically Injured Updated: Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office 100 West 13th Street Ada, OK 74820 PCSO News Release: 01-22-2008 ... via KTEN-TV Denison
Injured teenage driver remains critical
A teenage driver who was injured in an accident that killed two children and injured another teen near Harjo remained hospitalized Saturday in critical condition. via The Shawnee News-Star
Children's deaths are - a hard hit' [9 mins ago]
“This is just one of those tragic things where kids were doing something they shouldn't have been doing.”
' People in town here are mourning the loss of two children who died Monday afternoon, and a teenage girl's life still hangs in the balance. via NewsOK.com
Wreck by 14-year-old driver kills 2 [27 mins ago]
A rollover accident involving a 14-year-old driver in Pottawatomie County claimed the lives of two Oklahoma children Monday afternoon, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. via NewsOK.com
Enid weathers snow well; more expected tonight
“We'll have modest amounts of rainfall out of this system”
Snowfall blanketed a large portion of Oklahoma on Wednesday, adding to what already has been a record year for precipitation in the central portion of the state. via The Enid News
A white day after Christmas [57 mins ago]
Snow dumped by fast-moving storms Wednesday didn't stick around long in central Oklahoma, but residents in some parts of the state may still be digging out as another round of snow looms in the forecast ... via NewsOK.com
11 school board seats filled without opposition
Eleven of 14 school board seats vacant in Pottawatomie County were won without an election because those filing for candidacy drew no opponents. via The Shawnee News-Star
Seminole County's sales tax returns skyrocket
Seminole County's sales tax returns took a huge leap over a one-year period, according to figures recently released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. via The Shawnee News-Star
Two new releases feature Oklahoma stars
“I spent more time writing and recording songs for 'Carnival Ride,' and I am so proud of what we've created.”
Target is offering guests a special music and video package from Grammy Award-winner Carrie Underwood. via TulsaWorld.com - Movies