Oklahoma educator earns scholarship with comic book proposal

September 13, 2018, 8:30 pm

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By Josh Dulaney Staff Writer jdulaney@oklahoman.com

A love of kids and comic books has landed one new educator a scholarship.

University of Central Oklahoma alumna Katlyn Beddo was named a 2018 DaVinci Scholar by The DaVinci Institute, a creativity think tank based in Oklahoma City that backs current and future teachers, as well as education professionals.

Beddo's scholarship proposal was for sixth-graders to analyze comic books from different time periods, with an eye toward how heroines are depicted by their creators.

“It was more me looking at how women were portrayed in comics,” she said.

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Six to be inducted into Oklahoma African-American Hall of Fame

September 14, 2018, 11:33 am

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Six individuals will be inducted into the Oklahoma African-American Hall of Fame during a luncheon and induction ceremony set for noon Oct.

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OKC Indian Clinic tries wraparound approach to save babies

September 14, 2018, 11:41 am

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By Meg Wingerter Staff Writer mwingerter@oklahoman.com

Oklahoma City — American Indian babies born in Oklahoma have only a slightly better chance of reaching their first birthday than infants in Libya, where an ongoing civil war has disrupted health services in much of the country.

For every 1,000 American Indian babies born alive in Oklahoma, there were 10.2 infant deaths in the most recent years with data, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

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Oklahoma health notes

September 14, 2018, 11:48 am

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Oklahoma City — Rehabilitation center hosts event

Integris Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation will host a community picnic from 11 a.m.

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Documenting animals -- one frame at a time

September 14, 2018, 1:11 pm

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By Matt Patterson Staff Writer  mpatterson@okalhoman.com 

More than a dozen years ago, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore was at home caring for his three kids and his wife who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

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An Oklahoman and the Bandit

September 13, 2018, 11:05 am

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BY BUD ELDER  For The Oklahoman

Maybe it was the mustache. Or the unscripted quips.

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Oklahoma candidate spending reaches $33 million as cash flows through multiple sources

September 16, 2018, 1:07 pm

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By Chris Casteel Staff Writer ccasteel@oklahoman.com

Oklahoma candidates have already spent $33 million running for state offices this election cycle, with nearly half of that being pumped into the governor's race.

Another $2 million has flowed through outside groups, with most of that money targeted at the Republican races for governor and attorney general.

For their money, candidates have tapped individual donors, special interest groups and, in many cases, their own bank accounts.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt has loaned his campaign more than $3 million and paid out of pocket for another $86,000 in expenses.

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Domestic, sexual violence issues examined at conference

September 16, 2018, 1:11 pm

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By Darla Slipke Dig Team dslipke@oklahoman.com

NORMAN — Dr. Bill Smock passed around a hand-held device and challenged everyone in the room to a grip test.

“Everybody in here is a potential killer,” he told the group, pausing.

Physical therapists use the medical instrument, called a hand dynamometer, to determine if patients are regaining strength in their hands.

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Billboard dispute roils Hefner Parkway neighbors

September 16, 2018, 1:15 pm

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By William Crum Staff Writer wcrum@oklahoman.com

An executive with Hearts for Hearing says an electronic billboard planned near its property along Lake Hefner Parkway would adversely affect its work with the hearing-impaired, particularly children.

Hearts for Hearing filed papers Sept.

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Endeavor training next generations of engineers at Oklahoma State University

September 16, 2018, 1:19 pm

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By K.S. McNutt Staff Writer kmcnutt@oklahoman.com

STILLWATER — Engineering majors at Oklahoma State University are applying concepts learned in the classroom and exploring their own ideas in the newest building on campus.

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Legendary restaurateur and entrepreneur Jim Vallion dies at 87

September 16, 2018, 2:13 pm

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By Dave Cathey Food Editor dcathey@oklahoman.com

Oklahoma entrepreneur and philanthropist James "Jim" Vallion died Sunday. He was 87.

Vallion was half the namesake of legendary Val-Gene Associates, Oklahoma City's first major restaurant group, and owner of Trochta's Flowers since 1980.

"We were saddened to learn today of the passing of Jim Vallion, a giant in the restaurant and hospitality industry," Oklahoma Restaurant Association President Jim Hopper.

"In his many decades of service in our business, Jim Vallion gave back tirelessly so that others, both students and employees, could thrive and be the best they could be in providing hospitality to so many people.

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Poll: Oklahomans don't like Trump as much as they used to

September 16, 2018, 4:09 pm

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President Donald Trump’s popularity in Oklahoma may be waning.

The Morning Consult, which maintains a 50-state tracking poll of presidential approval ratings, said last week that Trump’s net approval in Oklahoma declined 6 points from July to August and is 25 points lower than at the time of his inauguration in January 2017.

Even so, Trump’s net approval rating is still plus-9, 11th highest for the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Read more from the Tulsa World.

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#OKC CivicLife for Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

September 16, 2018, 6:12 pm

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By William Crum Staff Writer wcrum@oklahoman.com

New identity for civic news summary

The Oklahoman's weekly civic news summary takes on a new name and new identity this week.

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Morning Bell: Suspension disparity in Tulsa schools

September 16, 2018, 7:19 pm

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By Ben Felder

Good Monday morning! 

TODAY: The Morning Bell newsletter will continue to have a rundown of Oklahoma education stories, but I'm going to try and include insight into stories I'm working on and other peeks behind the newsroom curtain.

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Music makes them wiggle

September 16, 2018, 10:25 pm

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Families descended on the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Sunday for the Wiggle Out Loud family music festival presented by The Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center.

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Hot weather returns Monday with sunny skies in OKC

September 17, 2018, 3:53 am

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From Staff Reports

Hot weather returns to Oklahoma City this week, with the high temperature Monday near 89  degrees, the National Weather Service.

High temperatures Tuesday through Friday will be in the 90s and 80s in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City forecast follows:

Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 89.

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Jim Couch announces retirement as city manager of Oklahoma City

September 17, 2018, 7:40 am

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By Steve Lackmeyer

Jim Couch, the longest serving city manager in Oklahoma City history, is announcing his retirement this morning to the approximately 4,500 employees he has overseen for the past 18 years.

Couch started his career with the city as its water utilities director and was then enlisted to help reorganize the city’s then struggling MAPS program.

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Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options

September 14, 2018, 10:13 am

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• Bethany Animal Control Shelter, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Programs benefit families shopping farmers markets for Oklahoma grown and made products

September 14, 2018, 12:16 pm

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

As summer is fading and fall is just around the corner, Oklahoma farmers markets are still open to provide goods and produce through the fall harvest.

In addition to locally grown squash, okra, peppers and more, fall markets also have year-round favorites such as meat, eggs, dairy, jams, bread and other packaged food.

Oklahoma has 40 farmers markets accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Senior Farmers Market benefits across the state.

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Edmond Quilt Guild to hear speaker on 'Scrappy Applique'

September 14, 2018, 12:18 pm

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EDMOND — The Edmond Quilt Guild's September speaker will provide an interactive program and trunk show on “Scrappy Applique” beginning at 7 p.m.

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