This American Life Live: NPR lovers unite in Oklahoma City
I don’t think I’ve laughed this much in months, and I have “This American Life Live” to thank.
On Thursday night, I went to watch a live broadcast of the popular radio show on the big screen at Tinseltown in Oklahoma City. According to the show’s website, the first live show was held in 2009 and more than 50,000 people came out to theaters across the world to see it. (more…)
Oklahoma City police look for man accused of taking photo underneath woman’s dress
Police are looking for a man who used his cell phone to take a picture underneath a woman’s dress in west Oklahoma City.
Master Sgt. Gary Knight said the man was at the Outlet Mall April 19 in the 7600 block of West Reno Avenue when the incident occurred.
The man reached down as if to look for something then slid his phone underneath the dress of a woman and took a picture. A witness at the store saw what was happening and confronted the man, police said.
The man then ran from the store and fled in an older model maroon Pontiac Grand Am.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Oklahoma City police: Domestic dispute suspect still at large
Police are still looking for a man wanted in connection with a domestic dispute in southwest Oklahoma City Monday.
Matthew Zachariah Dean, 29, is wanted on warrants of kidnapping, domestic assault causing great bodily injury and possession of a firearm, police said.
Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow said officers were called about 12:40 p.m. Monday to the 1500 block of SW 79 Terrace. She said a caller said a man was on top of a woman, and they were fighting.
Officers arrived and found a woman lying in the yard, covered in blood, according to the police report. Read the rest of the report below. (more…)
Mitt Romney responds to Obama’s support of gay marriage
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President Barack Obama voiced his support for same-sex marriage Wednesday during an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC News.
Obama says he has concluded that it is important for him to affirm that he thinks same-sex couples should be able to get married. He says he came to the conclusion over the course of several years of talking to family and friends.
Gov. Mitt Romney stopped in Oklahoma City Wednesday for a press conference with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. When asked about his thoughts on Obama’s statements, Romney said, “My view is that marriage itself is a relationship between a man and a woman, and that’s my own preference.
“I have the same view I’ve had since running for office.”
Oklahoma news: Editors’ weekly update
Editors Rick and Nick talk about the stories you’re going to want to follow this week.
Tweets from the Oklahoma City Council meeting
Reporter Michael Kimball was live tweeting from the Oklahoma City Council meeting Tuesday morning during talks of the proposed city budget.
Be sure to follow him for the latest on city issues. Oklahoma City Council meetings start at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Below is a timeline of his tweets throughout the meeting and his latest story about the budget. (more…)
Midwest City fire: More questions than answers
Many questions are still unanswered after a fire broke out in an apartment in Midwest City Sunday, killing a mother and her two children.
Maj. David Richardson said investigators determined Monday that the fire started in the living room hallway of the family’s unit, Apt. D at the Raintree Meadows Apartments, 449 Harr Drive. He said more investigators are at the scene today, trying to gather more information.
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Have you experienced or participated in hazing on a college campus?
Reporter Silas Allen is looking for people to talk to about hazing on a college campus. If you know someone who might have some insight, send him an email at sallen@opubco.com.
Midwest City fire: A Day On Harr Drive
It all started with a fire call overheard on the scanner.
The sirens caught my attention while I was writing up an accident report. I turned up the volume and tuned in, but I couldn’t hear an address. Eventually, I nailed down the location of the apartment fire and headed to 449 Harr Drive.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers offer free motorcycle safety program
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are teaming up with the state Department of Transportation to provide educational classes on motorcycle safety.
Officials said the need for the program became apparent after motorcycle crashes and fatalities continued to rise, both nationally and locally.
For those interested in taking one of the classes, here is a Q&A of requirements and equipment needed to participate.
