Oklahoma NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Henry chooses Antlers banker for auditor position- July 10, 2008 Brad Henry to replace Jeff McMahan as state auditor and inspector.&xD; &xD; Capitol sources with knowledge of the selection process confirmed that Burrage had been chosen for the post.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/henry-chooses-antlers-banker-for-auditor-position?fr... 7-9 OKC watch- July 10, 2008 Police report 31st homicide of year in OKC OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City police are investigating what they say is the city's 31st homicide of the year.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/7-9-okc-watch?fromrss=1 State workers push for flexible schedules- July 10, 2008 The governor and agency directors were encouraged Wednesday to step up efforts to provide flexible work schedules to state workers that are already allowed by law.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/state-workers-push-for-flexible-schedules?fromrss=1 President declares some Okla. counties disaster areas- July 10, 2008 The President, on Wednesday, declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding ...http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/president-declares-some-okla-counties-disaster-areas... McSpadden dies at age of 82- July 10, 2008 Former U.S. Representative and rodeo legend Clem McSpadden died late Monday night at the age of 82 in Houston after fighting a battle with cancer.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/mcspadden-dies-at-age-of-82?fromrss=1 Terrill: Campaign Signs Defaced In Norman- July 9, 2008 The author of Oklahoma's anti-illegal immigration law said several of his campaign signs have been defaced.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/terrill-campaign-signs-defaced-in-norman?fromrss=1 The Eagles to be first BOK act in Tulsa- July 9, 2008 &xD; TULSA -- The Eagles will be the first act to perform in Tulsa's new BOK Center.&xD; &xD; Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor announced Tuesday that the band will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 6.&xD; &xD; Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the $178 million, 18,000-seat arena are set for Aug. 30.&xD; &xD; Country music star and native Oklahoman Garth Brooks will be on hand for those ceremonies but will not perform.&xD; &xD; The Eagles had a string of hits in the 1970s,...http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/the-eagles-to-be-first-bok-act-in-tulsa?fromrss=1 Clemency recommended for convicted OKC killer- July 9, 2008 The state parole board has recommended clemency for a man convicted of a killing in Oklahoma City during a robbery of a steakhouse in 1996.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/clemency-recommended-for-convicted-okc-killer?fromrs... Judge in Sonics case remains mum- July 8, 2008 The federal judge in the court battle between the city of Seattle and owners of the SuperSonics won't say how she would have ruled.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/judge-in-sonics-case-remains-mum?fromrss=1 Henry appoints 4 to state workers' comp court- July 8, 2008 Gov. Brad Henry has appointed four people to the state's Workers' Compensation Court.http://www.topix.net/state/ok/2008/07/henry-appoints-4-to-state-workers-comp-court?fromrss... |