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Veterans Remember: Tulsan Earl Conley reflects on war, friends and turning 100

A longtime Tulsa-area resident and World War II veteran, Conley, who turns 100 Monday, will be the honoree at a celebration, set for 1 p.m. at Silver Arrow Estates in Broken Arrow. The event is open to the public.

 

Michael Overall: How to fix Oklahoma's problem with drunk driving

Strict alcohol laws won’t help nearly as much as better schools, stronger marriages and more jobs.

 

One statement captured Bever jury's challenge: How to compare two very troubled brothers

The attack was supposed to start at midnight, but Robert and Michael Bever’s sister came to their bedroom half an hour early.

 

One statement captured Bever jury's challenge: How to compare two very troubled brothers

In recommending a lighter sentence for the younger one, jurors drew a clear distinction between Robert and Michael and what each did that night.See full, continuing coverage of the Bever trial

 

Political Notebook: Oklahoma's attorney general goes after Planned Parenthood — in Ohio

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter joined 12 other states in asking the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a case in which Ohio tried to cut off state funding to Planned Parenthood.

 

D.C. Report: America is headed 'to the moon — and Mars,' Bridenstine says

In his first speeches since becoming director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, former 1st District Congressman Jim Bridenstine assured space enthusiasts that the Trump administration plans missions to both the moon and Mars.

 

Man arrested after he reportedly wore restaurant uniform during armed robbery

A Tulsa man was arrested Saturday after he reportedly robbed an east Tulsa QuikTrip while wearing his work uniform.

 

The numbers add up to a momentous primary election

Not nearly as much will be settled in this primary because of the large number of people seeking public office — 435 for the 125 legislative seats, 15 for governor, and hundreds of others for Congress, secondary statewide offices, district…

 

Local winners of Academic All-State honors excel inside, outside the classroom

The foundation will honor students from Booker T. Washington and Union highs schools along with 98 other seniors from across the state as Academic All-Staters, plus five top public school educators, at its annual banquet Saturday in Norman.

 

Heart Gallery helps former teen foster kid become an adopted mother: 'It's such a good life'

Milena, 9, admits to feeling “special” that she was adopted after her photograph was featured in the Oklahoma Heart Gallery. She is aware her mom was not as fortunate as a foster child.

 

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