OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson does the little things well
Small forward out of Colorado excels on defense and on the glass. By Darnell Mayberry ORLANDO, Fla. — Andre Roberson has been one of the most impressive players on the Thunder's summer league team....
View ArticleRatings watch: NASCAR's Coke Zero 400 tops week
Thunder's Summer League opener manages only 0.5 rating By Mel Bracht In a slow week for sports, TNT's NASCAR telecast from Daytona ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma City TV ratings. Even the Oklahoma City...
View ArticleOKC Thunder: Kendrick Perkins has surgery on right knee
By Darnell Mayberry NBA BASKETBALL / REACTION: Oklahoma City's Kendrick Perkins (5) reacts after a call during Game 2 in the second round of the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the...
View ArticleSome health reform mandates still coming on Jan. 1
Crowe and Dunlevy's Cori Loomis discusses recently announced delays for new health care reform laws and what mandates still are looming. By Paula Burkes Cori Loomis, an attorney with Crowe and Dunlevy...
View ArticleIncome tax-Capitol funding bill doesn't violate Oklahoma Constitution, state...
An Oklahoma assistant attorney general tells a state Supreme Court referee that the measure deals with one purpose of managing income tax revenue. By Michael McNutt Modified: July 9, 2013 at 6:36 pm •...
View ArticleEateries come, go, evolve and grow in Oklahoma City-area
Food Dude: There's been so much food news lately in the Oklahoma City area that I had to break my most recent gatherings for a little about a lot in two. By Dave Cathey Modified: July 9, 2013 at 5:04...
View ArticleWorld Cup of Softball begins Thursday
By Rhiannon Walker, Staff Writer, rwalker@opubco.com • Oklahoma City will host the top five women's softball teams in the world at the World Cup of Softball, which runs Thursday through Sunday at ASA...
View ArticleLong-distance fee should be abolished, Oklahoma Corporation Commission hears
By Paul Monies A $37 million surcharge on long-distance calls from landlines that helps rural telephone companies provide service is outdated and should be abolished, Oklahoma Corporation...
View ArticleOKC Thunder: Reggie Jackson scores record 35 points in summer league win
By Darnell Mayberry ORLANDO, Fla. — Reggie Jackson scored an Orlando Pro Summer League record 35 points in the Thunder's 79-78 win over Detroit on Tuesday. Jackson scored 23 points in the fourth...
View ArticleOklahoma State University launches program to work with American Indian...
A new program, called Science Scholars: The Native American Path, is funded by a grant from the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. By Silas Allen Modified: July...
View ArticleMore information and resources for 3-D printers
A quick overview of 3-D printing, including information the types of plastic filaments used to print objects, the costs of various available printers and where to find designs. By Lillie-Beth Brinkman...
View ArticleHistory affects generations of people
• A report by Oklahoma Policy Institute outlines large and persistent gaps in wealth, income and opportunity between Oklahomans of different races and ethnic backgrounds. “Bigotry not to blame for...
View ArticleAnother downtown skyscraper
LeadPhotoID --> email Kevin Durant made big news this week, and we’re not talking solely about his engagement. That’s big — young NBA superstar decides to take the plunge — but it’s eclipsed by...
View ArticleOklahoma County public records, July 10
Oklahoma County public records for July 10, 2013 MARRIAGE Preston Neil Evans, 36, and Andrene Krystal Campbell, 18. William Jessup Gross, 28, and Bobbie Jo Young, 26. Kyle Anthony McDorman, 28, and...
View ArticleAnother look at zero-based budgeting in Oklahoma
The Oklahoman Editorial • State Rep. Joe Dorman, D-Rush Springs, wants to make the most of his final year in the Legislature by bringing some clarity to the way state agency budgets are crafted. This...
View ArticleLower smoking rates could result from new tobacco compacts
The Oklahoman Editorial • Gov. Mary Fallin's office is negotiating new tobacco compacts with many of Oklahoma's Indian tribes. The changes being proposed stand to not only put nontribal retailers on...
View ArticleYoung Ohio State fan nicknames his tumor ‘Michigan’ and beats cancer
A young Ohio State fan has won the fight of his life against cancer and is celebrating at the expense of heated rival Michigan for good measure. Twelve-year-old Grant Reed, who was diagnosed with a...
View ArticleGraduates praise prison-diversion program in Oklahoma
Operated by ReMerge of Oklahoma County, the program holds participants accountable while providing services to support their recovery and promote responsible parenting. BY TIM TALLEY • Modified: July...
View ArticleTuning In: Wednesday, July 10
tschoenthaler@opubco.com • Wednesday MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m., Oklahoma City at Round Rock, KGHM-AM 1340 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m., Cincinnati at Milwaukee, MLBN (Cox 264) 6 p.m., Texas at...
View ArticleCentral Saints Chorus concerts will benefit Oklahoma tornado victims
People who attend free Central Saints Chorus concerts this weekend in Moore and Oklahoma City will be encouraged to donate to tornado relief organizations. FROM STAFF REPORTS • Victims of the recent...
View Article3-D printing can bring manufacturing into the home
Technology available in Oklahoma City and worldwide allows people to create real-world items from computer blueprints By Lillie-Beth Brinkman Jeff Davis, CEO of Makers Tool Works, with the 3D printer...
View ArticlePastor: We must honor God's heart for the immigrant
BY FELIX CABRERA • Last month, the U.S. Senate came together on a bipartisan basis and passed a broad immigration reform bill. As an evangelical pastor, I celebrate its passage for several reasons,...
View ArticleOKC Thunder: Will marriage change Kevin Durant?
COMMENTARY — The Thunder superstar is engaged, and an expert says he has some challenges ahead. By Jenni Carlson There's a scene in “Rocky”, a movie full of great scenes, where Rocky is working the...
View ArticleMoore Norman Technology Center goes tobacco-free
Members of the Moore Norman Technology Center board voted to ban the use of all tobacco products and simulated tobacco products on campus. FROM STAFF REPORTS • NORMAN — Moore Norman Technology Center...
View ArticleOklahoma City mayor's task force on severe weather safety to meet
Since May's deadly tornadoes, focus has been on safety in schools. But Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has asked members of a new task force to examine options in regard to community safety during...
View ArticleAt a glance: 'The Hot Shot's Prayer'
At a glance: ‘The Hot Shot's Prayer' By The Associated Press • Granite Mountain Hotshots member Brendan McDonough read “The Hot Shot's Prayer” during Tuesday's memorial service for his 19 fellow crew...
View ArticleRace shouldn't be a factor in Zimmerman trial
• I disagree with Sam Mitchell's comparison (Your Views, June 30) of President Obama and George Zimmerman. Both men are biracial. Both have declared their racial preference. Declaration of one's...
View ArticleLetter of the Month winner: Anne Wilson, of Oklahoma City
BY YOUR NAME Staff Writer email@opubco.com • Each month, The Oklahoman's editorial board recognizes a contributor to Your Views for a letter to the editor that exemplifies a timely, fair, accurate and...
View ArticleOklahoma state briefs for July 10
Oklahoma state briefs for July 10 • Modified: July 9, 2013 at 9:53 pm • In Brief OKLAHOMA CITY City requests resident input About 3,000 randomly selected residents will be asked to complete Oklahoma...
View ArticleMore about peaches
• FOOD: A peach cobbler made from locally grown Oklahoma peaches. Photo by KT KING, The Oklahoman Porter Festival Nears The annual Porter Peach Festival is July 18-20 and will include a cobbler recipe...
View ArticleSwap shop: Make July sandwich month
Swap shop: Dave Farrington, of Midwest City, gives his recipe for picnic hamburgers and meatballs. • Modified: July 9, 2013 at 5:06 pm • SWAP SHOP MAKE JULY SANDWICH MONTH DEAR MELBA: I have...
View ArticleUsed car dealer target of lawsuit by Oklahoma securities regulators
Investors were promised high rates of return for backing notes for car buyers with poor credit. By Brianna Bailey Triple T Motors, 1224 N Portland Ave., in Oklahoma City is shown. PHOTO BY PAUL...
View ArticleSports power couples
By Jenni Carlson The recent engagement of Thunder superstar Kevin Durant to WNBA player Monica Wright got us thinking about sports power couples. Who is the greatest among them? To be considered, both...
View ArticleOklahoma program awards research funds
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology has awarded more than $3.6 million for 17 research and development projects. FROM STAFF REPORTS • The Oklahoma Center for the...
View ArticleOklahoma business briefs for July 10
Oklahoma business briefs for July 10 • Oklahoma briefs Mortgage lenders need license Mortgage lenders in the state will be required to obtain a license through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System...
View ArticlePage 1 flag appreciated
BY YOUR NAME Staff Writer email@opubco.com • Thanks to The Oklahoman for putting the American flag on the front page July 4. Some of us still get a lump in our throat and goose bumps when the national...
View ArticleBusiness remains tepid for small companies, survey shows
A recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business suggests optimism among small business owners was low during the month of June. BY HILLARY MCLAIN hmclain@opubco.com • Small business...
View ArticleOklahoma oil and gas prices: July 10, 2013
OIL AND GAS PRICES Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Tuesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $100 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $88 Oklahoma oil and gas drilling activity posted June 6: COMPLETION...
View ArticleNude female swimmer distracts homeowner while husband robs house
swimming pool water While a nude female swimmer in his Tennessee subdivision home's backyard pool had him distracted, the woman's accomplice was inside the victim's home stealing his personal...
View ArticleProsecutors seeking death penalty in beating death of 84-year-old Oklahoma man
PAULS VALLEY — Prosecutors say they're seeking the death penalty for a Wynnewood man charged in the beating death of an 84-year-old man. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • PAULS VALLEY — Prosecutors say...
View ArticleTemperatures climbing above 100 Wednesday in Oklahoma
Wednesday could be the hottest day of the year. Temperatures will be over 100 degrees. FROM STAFF REPORTS • Temperatures are continuing to climb in Oklahoma, the National Weather Service reports....
View ArticleTwo men shot in northeast Oklahoma City Wednesday
Police are investigating the shootings of two men Wednesday. The men were shot in northeast Oklahoma City outside Boots & Saddles bar. FROM STAFF REPORTS • Police are investigating the shootings...
View ArticleDeath Valley cracks down on desert egg-frying
With current temperatures hovering above 120 degrees, rangers in Death Valley National Park have some advice for would-be visitors, reports NBC News: Drink plenty of water, avoid excessive outdoor...
View ArticleMillwood school board adopts wellness policy
Millwood school board wellness policy addresses student nutrition and exercise. FROM STAFF REPORTS • The Millwood school district is taking steps to create healthier schools by adopting an improved...
View ArticleSarah Palin considering 2014 Senate bid
Sarah Palin said Monday she has considered running for Senate in 2014, reports the Washington Post, although she suggested she would rather see someone else run for the seat held by Sen. Mark Begich...
View ArticleElisabeth Hasselbeck leaving 'The View' for 'FOX and Friends'
Well, several months ago things between Elisabeth Hasselbeck and 'The View' were reportedly not as good as they used to be. Now Page Six has exclusively confirmed that Hasselbeck is leaving “The View”...
View ArticleRuth Marcus: Spitzer and Greenberg, a redemption epic
BY RUTH MARCUS • “I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other.” — Macbeth WASHINGTON — Oh what Shakespeare could have done...
View ArticleOklahoma Rep. Jim Bridenstine says religious freedom under attack in U.S....
At a Capitol Hill news conference, Bridenstine joins other lawmakers and outside groups concerned that religious expression and activity by service members is being curtailed. By Chris Casteel...
View ArticleNew craze for bald babies: wigs
NEW YORK — There’s some outrage in the parenting world about what could be the latest accessory for infants: Wigs, reports CBS New York. As CBS 2′s Emily Smith reported Tuesday, a company called...
View ArticleIndependents helping country become less dependent on foreign oil
The Oklahoman Editorial • NORTH American oil independence is inextricably tied to North American oil independents. Continental Resources Chairman Harold Hamm made the point in these pages the other...
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