The man some referred to as the prince of darkness in Oklahoma politics has arisen once again from the ashes ” and he’s collecting a paycheck for it. Former state Sen. Gene Stipe won his battle in court not to have his state pension reduced, even though he has been convicted of federal crimes involving […]
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Bus book series makes Oklahoma City tour stop
Junie B. Jones is traveling all over the United States in her hot pink Stupid Smelly Bus, and at 11 a.m. Monday, the world’s favorite first-grader will visit Oklahoma City. Enticing young readers to open a good book since 1992, Barbara Park’s “Junie B. Jones” book series is coming to life on the Stupid Smelly […]
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Oklahoma grad argues on national stage with cable TV host
University of Oklahoma President David Boren prides himself on his wealth of knowledge when it comes to politics and world history. Unfortunately, one OU alumnus didn’t serve Boren’s school very well on either account. OU grad Kevin James has made quite a name for himself as another of those I-scream-my-points-therefore-I-win conservative radio talk show hosts. […]
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Oklahoma attorney general settles with hotels regarding ice-storm room charges
A few (un) lucky customers in the Oklahoma City area are going to get refunds or free rooms at La Quinta Inn, according to a recent settlement with Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson. According to a release from Edmondson’s office, the free rooms and/or refunds come as part of a settlement with La Quinta (literally, […]
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Oklahoma State benefactor donates $165 million
T. Boone Pickens is already on record for betting his Poke posterior that Oklahoma State would start winning after giving a $165 million gift to the university’s athletic program two years ago. What will Pickens bet now that he’s given a record-breaking $100 million for academics at his alma mater? “It’s my money,” Pickens told […]
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The great eight: Oklahoma hosts summer musical events
Want to get on the fast fest track to the best outdoor summer music events throughout Oklahoma? From indie rock to jazz, make your plans now with our guide to music events close by and worth the drive. KJ103 Summer ShowdownCountry Fever 2008Bricktown Blues FestivalOK MOZART Festival11th Annual Woody Guthrie Folk FestivalTrue Colors TourRocklahoma 2008Dfest Music […]
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Downtown library hosts film events
In honor of movie adaptations of comic books and with a nod to May 3’s highly successful Free Comic Book Day, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will show “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” at 6 p.m. Wednesday and “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” at the same time on May 28 “Rise,” released […]
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Colorado becomes 35th state to allow Sunday liquor sales
Rainy days and Sundays always bring CFN down. That’s because liquor stores are closed all day long. In Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill last month allowing that state’s liquor stores to stay open on the Sabbath. Now drinkers in the neighboring state are on a Rocky Mountain high. “It was a tremendous benefit […]
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Oklahoma teen uses kudzu to make biofuel
Forget corn or switchgrass. A Grove High School senior might have the answer to cutting prices at the pump: kudzu! Lindsay Marie Stewart, 18, posited using the plant invasive throughout the Southeast as a biofuel source at the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair this month in Atlanta. “It would give (landowners) a way […]
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OKC, surrounding area feature summertime children’s activities
Oklahoma City and the surrounding area plan summertime children’s events to keep kids engaged, educated and entertained. CHESS CAMPSeveral schools across the state are invigorating young minds with the game of kings: chess. Although chess often is seen as a slow, quiet and intense battle of wits, Albert Rine, president of Owasso’s Chess Adventure Camp, […]