Mitt Romney responds to Obama’s support of gay marriage
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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.
(more…)
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.
Funeral held for Lincoln County boy; authorities investigating child’s death
Funeral services were held Monday for a 4-year-old Lincoln County boy whose death remains under investigation.
Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty said Troy Damelio was found dead at his family’s trailer Thursday at 850661 S State Highway 18. He said the parents called to report the death and told officials he had a fever for about a week before he died.
From an earlier story:
Investigators were told the parents are members of the Church of the Firstborn in the Parkland community. Dougherty said members are known not to seek medical help for illnesses.
Services were held 10 a.m. Monday at the Osage Church of the Firstborn in Agra, according to the Palmer Marler Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
Damelio’s cause of death is still pending, a spokeswoman for the state medical examiner said Tuesday.
Document: Read more about the U.S., Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement
President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States Tuesday.
According to White House reports, Obama and Karzai began to negotiate a strategic partnership in May 2010.
Read the report from the White House below.
Pretrial set for former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper charged with rape
A pretrial date has been set for a former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper accused of raping a Guthrie woman while on duty June 20.
Patrick Venable, 28, was ordered to stand trial after Special judge R.L. Hert Jr. ruled April 4 that there was enough evidence presented at the preliminary hearing for Venable to face trial in district court on a count of second-degree rape.
Court records show that Venable’s pretrial is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 15 in Logan County. At his arraignment last week, Venable pleaded not guilty to the charge.
For more on the judge’s order for Venable to stand trial, click here.
Read about the preliminary hearing and testimony here.
Photo by Paul Southerland: Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Patrick Venable leaving a courtroom during his preliminary hearing at the Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.
