Welch News

Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible, two Oklahoma girls who disappeared on Dec. 30, 1999 .

Globe/Gary Crow Lorene Bible holds up photos of her daughter, Lauria Bible and LauriaA's best friend, Ashley Freeman, last week after hanging two wreaths at the gate of the Welch-area property from which the Oklahoma girls, both 16 at the time, disappeared almost 10 years ago.

Dawn Welch still has to reach for a napkin when talking about the fire that gutted the historic Rock Cafe.

Charlotte Marie Welch, age 84 years, 4 months, 13 days, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the St.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews began repairing damage to a Tulsa bridge Monday morning.

Authorities say Harry "Butch" Beggerly of Miami, Oklahoma died after he was struck by lightning during a hunting trip in New Mexico.

A northeastern Oklahoma teacher and coach was remembered Tuesday as a wonderful man and friend.

An Ottawa County teacher died when he was struck by lightning while on a hunting vacation in eastern New Mexico.