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Oklahoma tornadoes: Orr Family Farm begins rebuilding
The southwest Oklahoma City farm, which for the past decade has been a place of memory making for families, was in the direct path of Monday's monster tornado. Read More
The southwest Oklahoma City farm, which for the past decade has been a place of memory making for families, was in the direct path of Monday's monster tornado. Read More
Game of life: Charles Inglish piloted gliders during World War II
A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Charles Inglish was a World War II veteran who piloted glider aircraft in the European theater. Years before flying the 12th glider into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Inglish starred in golf and basketball. The Sapulpa High School... Read More
A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: *Charles Inglish was a World War II veteran who piloted glider aircraft in the European theater. Years before flying the 12th glider into Normandy on D-Day in June 1944, Inglish starred in golf and basketball. The Sapulpa High School... Read More
Free fishing classes coming up in Oklahoma City
Outdoors Notebook: Fishing classes for families at Arcadia Lake; Chickasha archer wins national crown; Military Appreciation Shoot on Saturday; Landowners can receive help with deer management; Noodling tournament June 1 in Durant Read More
Outdoors Notebook: Fishing classes for families at Arcadia Lake; Chickasha archer wins national crown; Military Appreciation Shoot on Saturday; Landowners can receive help with deer management; Noodling tournament June 1 in Durant Read More
Wild hogs continue to be a growing menace across Oklahoma
State could start seeing some of the problems Texas is having with the animals Read More
State could start seeing some of the problems Texas is having with the animals Read More
Bicyclists rally at Norman park for Bike to Work Day
Bikers celebrated national Bike to Work Day with group rides in Norman and other Oklahoma City-area cities as part of a campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient means of transportation. Read More
Bikers celebrated national Bike to Work Day with group rides in Norman and other Oklahoma City-area cities as part of a campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient means of transportation. Read More
Central Oklahoma enthusiasts to celebrate Bike to Work Day
Bicycle riders will gather this week in central Oklahoma communities to celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day. Read More
Bicycle riders will gather this week in central Oklahoma communities to celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day. Read More
Oklahoma City gay pride festival, parade are set
OKC Pride Week will include a commitment ceremony for couples. Read More
OKC Pride Week will include a commitment ceremony for couples. Read More
2 die after boats collide on Grand Lake in eastern Oklahoma
Delaware County sheriff says two people have died after a boat collision Tuesday evening on the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake. Read More
Delaware County sheriff says two people have died after a boat collision Tuesday evening on the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake. Read More
Gun law not a deterrent for crime in national parks, report finds
Sen. Tom Coburn argued last week that crime dropped sharply in national parks after his legislation passed to allow loaded firearms, but statistics show increases in murders, rapes and assaults. Read More
Sen. Tom Coburn argued last week that crime dropped sharply in national parks after his legislation passed to allow loaded firearms, but statistics show increases in murders, rapes and assaults. Read More
Activists Ziauddin and Malala Yousafzai receive Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum award
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum awarded its annual International Reflections of Hope to a father and daughter who have worked to promote education for girls in Pakistan. Activist Ziauddin Yousafzai was in Oklahoma City on Monday to accept the award for himself and his daughter, Malala Yousafzai. Read More
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum awarded its annual International Reflections of Hope to a father and daughter who have worked to promote education for girls in Pakistan. Activist Ziauddin Yousafzai was in Oklahoma City on Monday to accept the award for himself and his daughter, Malala Yousafzai. Read More
Oklahoma scene: Talala's Edwin Evers wins Bassmaster event on Alabama River
Edwin Evers of Talala captured the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the Alabama River on Sunday with a four day total of 75 pounds, 13 ounces. Read More
Edwin Evers of Talala captured the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the Alabama River on Sunday with a four day total of 75 pounds, 13 ounces. Read More
Branson area offers numerous chances to get close to nature
Families can take in nature preserves, horseback riding and even Duck rides on the lake. Read More
Families can take in nature preserves, horseback riding and even Duck rides on the lake. Read More
Striper fishing trip on Red River yields big haul
Thirty for Thirty for Thirty: Striper fishing trip on the Red River nets three 30-plus pound fish Read More
Thirty for Thirty for Thirty: Striper fishing trip on the Red River nets three 30-plus pound fish Read More
90-year-old has a knack for catching crappie
Looking for a good Mother's Day present? Why not take mom fishing? Randy Henderson of Oklahoma City did on Monday, going crappie fishing with his mother, Etta Henderson, who turns 90 next month. It had been 15 years since Etta had fished, and she was excited as a kid at Christmas when her son and I accompanied... Read More
Looking for a good Mother's Day present? Why not take mom fishing? Randy Henderson of Oklahoma City did on Monday, going crappie fishing with his mother, Etta Henderson, who turns 90 next month. It had been 15 years since Etta had fished, and she was excited as a kid at Christmas when her son and I accompanied... Read More
Outdoors notebook: Noodling tournament in Durant
The Red River Noodling Shootout is scheduled June 1 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant. Part of the Magnolia Festival, entries for the two-person team noodling tournament must be received by May 25. Noodlers have 24 hours to catch flatheads by hand. The weigh-in will be at 6 p.m. at the Choctaw Event Center.... Read More
The Red River Noodling Shootout is scheduled June 1 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant. Part of the Magnolia Festival, entries for the two-person team noodling tournament must be received by May 25. Noodlers have 24 hours to catch flatheads by hand. The weigh-in will be at 6 p.m. at the Choctaw Event Center.... Read More
Oklahoma U.S. senator reignites gun debate in Senate
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn tries to amend water projects bill with proposal to let people carry guns on land controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read More
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn tries to amend water projects bill with proposal to let people carry guns on land controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read More
Children love when ladybugs are released at Myriad Gardens in Oklahoma City
The annual ladybug release at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is popular with children, who get to help release the beetles and participate in games, crafts and other activities. Ladybird beetles, as they are also known, eat many garden pests. Read More
The annual ladybug release at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City is popular with children, who get to help release the beetles and participate in games, crafts and other activities. Ladybird beetles, as they are also known, eat many garden pests. Read More
Oklahoma park ranger fatally shoots man who tried to run him over, authorities report
An Oklahoma park ranger was investigating a disturbance a McGee Creek State Park in Atoka County when a man got in his vehicle and drove toward the ranger, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The ranger shot at the man, hitting him at least once. Read More
An Oklahoma park ranger was investigating a disturbance a McGee Creek State Park in Atoka County when a man got in his vehicle and drove toward the ranger, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The ranger shot at the man, hitting him at least once. Read More
Date to apply for controlled hunts approaching for Oklahoma sportsmen
Outdoors Notebook: Grand, Arbuckle and Konawa the state's best bass lakes?; Oklahoma pro making history; New Mexico fly fisherman to appear in OKC; Bass tournament for fly anglers; Sporting Clays event to benefit Children's Miracle Network; Wildflower walk in the Chickasaw National Recration Area Read More
Outdoors Notebook: Grand, Arbuckle and Konawa the state's best bass lakes?; Oklahoma pro making history; New Mexico fly fisherman to appear in OKC; Bass tournament for fly anglers; Sporting Clays event to benefit Children's Miracle Network; Wildflower walk in the Chickasaw National Recration Area Read More
For the recreational paddler, OKC RIVERSPORT offers moonlight kayaking and guided kayak fishing trips on Lake Overholser
There are plenty of opportunities in Oklahoma, from river kayaking, kayak fishing, competitive kayaking and more Read More
There are plenty of opportunities in Oklahoma, from river kayaking, kayak fishing, competitive kayaking and more Read More
Oregon searchers plan final search for missing Piedmont man
Authorities searching the Oregon wilderness for Dustin Self, 19, of Piedmont, who left Oklahoma for a long camping trip after seeing the movie “Into the Wild,” will attempt one more sweep this weekend of the mountainside where he was last seen in April. Read More
Authorities searching the Oregon wilderness for Dustin Self, 19, of Piedmont, who left Oklahoma for a long camping trip after seeing the movie “Into the Wild,” will attempt one more sweep this weekend of the mountainside where he was last seen in April. Read More
Festival of the Child to invade Yukon City Park
Yukon City Park will host pony rides, storytelling and other activities geared toward children on Saturday during the 17th annual Festival of the Child. Read More
Yukon City Park will host pony rides, storytelling and other activities geared toward children on Saturday during the 17th annual Festival of the Child. Read More
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2 Arcadia Lake beaches close because of E. coli
Jul 7Two Arcadia Lake swimming areas have been closed by the city of...
2012 International Finals Youth Rodeo providing fun and prizes
Jul 9Cowboys and cowgirls are competing at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo...
26th Annual Club HOG Rally scheduled
Jun 9The 26th Annual National Club HOG Rally is tset for June 26-27 in...
