Oklahoma
Okla. Senate OKs 'Gordon Cooper Day' resolution
A Shawnee native who was one of the nation's first astronauts — Gordon Cooper — is being honored by the Oklahoma Senate. The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring May 15, 2013, as "Gordon Cooper Day" in Oklahoma in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cooper's space flight aboard ...
Study: OKPOP Museum would have near $18M impact
A new study estimates that the proposed Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture in downtown Tulsa would have a nearly $18 million impact in its first year of operation. The study by the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce also estimates the museum would provide additional benefits, such as creating nearly 400 ...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 06-10-12-28-32, Mega Ball: 38 (six, ten, twelve, twenty-eight, thirty-two; Mega Ball: thirty-eight) Estimated jackpot: $170 million
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Megaplier" game were: 4 (four)
Kevin Durant, Thunder at risk of elimination
The Memphis Grizzlies are showing a knack for closing out tight games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All that's left to prove is whether they can finish off a playoff series that's been nip and tuck throughout and move on to the Western Conference finals for the first time in ...
Okla. Senate gives final OK to $7.1B budget bill
The Oklahoma Senate gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a $7.1 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year, overcoming the objections of Democrats and some Republicans who say the plan's priorities are misguided. The Senate voted 28-20 for the bill, which reflects an ...
Muldrow board approves removal of 10 Commandments
Plaques displaying the Ten Commandments have been removed from classrooms in the Muldrow School District after its board opted to "honor thy constitution" rather than risk a federal lawsuit. Board President Scott Chambers said the district had to remove the plaques after receiving a complaint from the Freedom From Religion ...
Okla. House approves school deregulation bill
Public schools across the state would be able to "opt out" of many state mandates under a bill approved by the Oklahoma House. The House voted 70-17 on Tuesday for the School District Empowerment Program by Dacoma Republican Rep. Jeff Hickman. The bill allows school districts to opt out of ...
Roundup of Oklahoma editorials
Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers: Tulsa World, May 13, 2013 Medicaid standoff a disservice to Oklahomans Does anyone else see the massive irony in Gov. Mary Fallin's latest attack on the Obama administration? She accused the president of not keeping his word and of "actively" seeking ...
Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT for 3-1 series lead
Lionel Hollins demands a certain standard from his Grizzlies that he didn't get in the first half against Oklahoma City. Well, they came through after halftime, and now the Grizzlies are just a win away from this franchise's first Western Conference final. Mike Conley scored 24 points, while Zach Randolph ...
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