An Oklahoma City trailer park was flooded today after water was released from the Lake Overholser dam. “I understand they had to open the flood gates at Overholser in anticipation of numerous tributaries flowing into the lake from around the state as a result of the weekend’s flooding,” said Kristy Yager, Oklahoma City director […]
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State executes man for 1987 murder
Oklahoma prison officials executed a man Tuesday for a 1987 murder that went unsolved for more than a decade until police compared the DNA from a second murder for which he was also convicted. Police say Frank Duane Welch (pictured), 45, strangled to death Jo Talley Cooper, 28, at her home in Norman in 1987. Police said […]
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Henry issues disaster declaration for 24 counties
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry announced today he has issued a disaster declaration for 24 counties — including Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan and McClain “? hit hard by the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin which passed through the state late Saturday and early Sunday. “It was called the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin but it looked […]
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Oklahoma National Guard helicopters in Texas during storm
Two Oklahoma National Guard helicopters as well as other National Air Guard assets were in Texas readying for the possibility of Hurricane Dean hitting that state’s coast when the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin hit Oklahoma, state emergency and military officials said today. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management spokeswoman Michelann Ooten said two Oklahoma […]
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Tropical Storm Erin floods Oklahoma
At least two are dead and several missing after Tropical Storm Erin entered Oklahoma early Sunday, leaving flooding and fatalities in its wake. Emergency crews and law enforcement conducted rescue operations in the wake of a tropical storm that flooded parts of the state Sunday. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management spokeswoman Michelann Ooten said flooding was especially […]
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Nixons vet launches new band in 4 Points West
For the last few years, the pieces for Oklahoma City band 4 Points West have been coming together slowly, and that’s just fine with guitarist and organizer Jesse Davis. It’s been about five years since the demise of Davis’ previous band, Huver, whose lineup, including Davis, counted three former members of Nineties pop-grunge band The […]
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Dement failed to break Sooner color barrier, but has no regrets
Now 71, Andy Dement remembers visiting Bud Wilkinson and telling the legendary coach he wanted to play football for the University of Oklahoma. He says he wasn’t out to make history or ruffle any feathers ” he simply wanted to test his talents at the next level. “I have no regrets at all,” said Dement. […]
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Money, environment factors in power plant debate
In the debate over whether Oklahoma will build a $1.8 billion coal-fired power plant or use natural gas for fuel, both sides agree that:” coal is dirty, plentiful and cheap; and ” natural gas is cleaner and more expensive. When Chesapeake Energy Corp. chief Aubrey McClendon made his appearance before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission about […]
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Midnight Star headlines family fall festival
Sponsored by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City Inc., Saturday’s 12th annual Family Fun Fest will bid farewell to the summer season, starting at 5 p.m. at Washington Park, 400 N. High. “Our annual Family Fun Fest is a community favorite and has become the traditional back-to-school celebration for northeast Oklahoma City,” said Valerie […]
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Are giant octopi eating swimmers of Oklahoma lakes?
Lake Thunderbird offers 6,000 acres of water just perfect for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and a horrific death at the tentacles of the giant, man-eating octopus. Well, at least according to some “¦ without hard evidence. A new book, “Monster Spotter’s Guide to North America,” claims that several Oklahoma lakes are inhabited by carnivorous freshwater […]