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Women selling fake positive pregnancy tests, 'no questions asked'
Women around the country are selling used positive pregnancy tests on Craigslist, according to reports that began popping up last week. Syracuse.com reports one mother in New York advertised used tests...
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Making the hotel lobby a place to see and be seen
NEW YORK (AP) — Hotels want you to stay a while — in their lobbies.Long treated as dead spaces that hotel guests raced through on the way to the elevator, lobbies are being transformed into places to...
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Teen Says She Was Kicked Out Of A Clothing Store For Being Too Fat
Shelby Buster, of Oregon, thought her first time shopping without her mom would be fun, but it turned out to be quite upsetting. “Me and my friend were walking around the mall for, to spend my birthday...
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UN chief calls for credible election in Maldives
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The U.N. chief is urging the Maldives to ensure that its upcoming presidential election — the first national election since a contentious power transfer last year — is...
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Meeting of NAACP chapter and KKK organizer believed to be a first
A meeting between the Wyoming chapter of the NAACP and an organizer for the Ku Klux Klan over the weekend is believed to be the first of its kind, according to NBC News. The site reports the meeting...
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France: Action on Syria would 'balance' situation
PARIS (AP) —French government says punitive action against Syria in response to its alleged use of chemical weapons would "balance" a situation that has seen gains for Syrian President Bashar...
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Radio want-ad shows plug listeners into bygone era
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) — In much of the world, people looking to buy and sell things go online to flick through search results or post ads. Read more on NewsOK.com
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Iraq: Gunmen attack Shiite families, kill 11
BAGHDAD (AP) — Officials say gunmen have attacked two Shiite families south of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, killing 11 and wounding six others.A police officer said Wednesday that gunmen first opened fire...
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Summer Breeze finale in Norman to feature fiddler Byron Berline
FROM STAFF REPORTSNORMAN — Three-time national fiddle champion Byron Berline and his band will close out this year's Summer Breeze concert series with a free performance at 7:30 p.m.Read more on...
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Prayer and Praise Festival held at Oklahoma state Capitol
FROM STAFF REPORTSThe second annual Prayer and Praise Festival was held Saturday on the north lawn of the state Capitol, drawing participants with music, dance, poetry and a dove release.Read more on...
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Oklahoma County public records for Sept. 5
RecordsMARRIAGE LICENSESDavid Wallace Johnson, 31, and Cassie Dawn McKelvy, 31.Russell Lee Willeford, 28, and Erin Kyndal Cramer, 24.Marcus Daniel Moeller, 27, and Hannah Lace Owen, 26.Barry Lamont...
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Some Oklahoma senators conducting business without an office during special...
BY SEAN MURPHYSeveral state senators are conducting business without an office during this week's special legislative session while renovation of the 100-year-old Oklahoma Capitol continues.Stacks of...
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Oklahoma news briefs for Sept. 5
In BriefBristowTank blast kills workerOne worker was killed and another injured when an oil-field tank exploded south of Bristow.Read more on NewsOK.com
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Edmond teachers likely will receive stipends
BY STEVE GUSTEDMOND— Even though a $2,000 teacher pay raise isn't likely for the Edmond school district's 1,456 teachers, there could be some extra compensation for them next year.School board members...
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Man accused of killing mother in shoot-out near Luther will face trial
BY MATT DINGER mdinger@opubco.comA man accused of killing his mother and shooting her husband multiple times at their mobile home near Luther in May will stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday.Matthew...
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Federal firearms charge dropped against Oklahoma man
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT Capitol Bureau@opubco.comA federal firearms charge was dismissed Wednesday against a Garfield County man who has a history of mental health problems and was arrested after acting...
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Enrollment at Redlands Community College in El Reno enrollment exceeds...
BY SILAS ALLEN sallen@opubco.comAlthough the college hasn't completely recovered from its recent financial problems, Redlands Community College hasn't lost the support of its students, acting college...
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Edmond Exchange
Edmond ExchangeDowntown plan up for voteA $300,000 contract with a Fort Worth, Texas, consulting firm to create a downtown master plan will be considered by city council members when they meet at 5:30...
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Oklahoma House moves to fast-track special session by setting discussion limits
BY GRAHAM LEE BREWER gbrewer@opubco.comOn Wednesday the Oklahoma House of Representatives adopted a resolution limiting the amount of time lawmakers have to ask questions on lawsuit reform bills being...
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Court rules public funds should be used to pay lawyer in Oklahoma death drug...
BY ROBERT BOCZKIEWICZDENVER— An appeals court ruled Wednesday that an attorney who sued over an issue with an Oklahoma death-chamber drug must be paid with public funds for his work on the lawsuit.The...
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