Local officials tout Forensic Science Institute
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:51 -0700
Enrollment at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Forensic Science Institute has nearly doubled during the past year. “We now have over 250 undergraduate majors and I think that number may go higher,” said Dwight Adams, FSI director.
Edmond man gets 20 years in abuse case
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:41 -0700
A district judge has given an Edmond man convicted of sexually abusing his stepdaughter a 20-year prison sentence. Last week, Oklahoma County District Judge Kenneth Watson sentenced Robert Andrew Williamson, 45, of Edmond, to 20 years in prison and 20 years probation.
Fight to ban lead in fishing tackle continues
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:31 -0700
OKLAHOMA CITY — Politicians, anglers and environmentalists are taking sides over a petition to ban potentially toxic lead in fishing tackle. On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruled against considering a petition from the Center of Biological Diversity and other environmental groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition.
Locals react to mission change in Iraq
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:21 -0700
Edmond residents reacted to the shift in the mission in Iraq, agreeing that it is a good time to thank the troops, their families and recall their sacrifices. Tuesday marked the end of combat operations in Iraq and Wednesday will be the start of Operation New Dawn. With just under 50,000 troops currently on the ground in Iraq, the United States is increasing efforts on the diplomatic, political ...
Libraries receive grant for ‘After School @ Your Library’
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:11 -0700
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sometimes the longest part of the school day can be the hours between the time school lets out and time for supper. Unattended kids can get lost in boredom and aimlessness.
Sooner football tickets garner OU museum discounts on game days
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:01 -0700
Game days offer Sooner fans an opportunity to take advantage of some discounts on Sooner culture and history. Throughout the football season, the Sam Noble Museum and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus offer a $1 discount on admission to anyone showing an OU football ticket on the day of the game.
Edmond families receive keys from Habitat
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:45:31 -0700
Tracey Rice gave God all glory and honor for connecting her with Turning Point Ministries and Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity. “I’m very thankful to everyone that was involved in the building of our home,” said the single mother. “I’m just ecstatic.”
Senator visits Edmond Rotary
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:01 -0700
Edmond Rotary Club will feature Sen. Tom Coburn Wednesday at its regular weekly meeting.
Police: Sex toys stolen from Edmond store
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:15:11 -0700
Sex toys were among the items stolen from an Edmond adult specialty store, the second such burglary within the past couple of months, police said.
Oklahoma judicial complaints called highly secretive
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:19:34 -0700
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said Thursday he would neither confirm nor deny whether he has filed a complaint of judicial misconduct against District Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure.
Attorney general asked to investigate issues involving Oklahoma County judge
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:41 -0700
Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney said he wants to clear his name in case where judge was asked to step down after allegedly mentioning the lawyer's name to a drug court participant.
Oklahoma City University reading series gets ‘Rebirthed’
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:15:01 -0700
OKLAHOMA CITY — A reading series at Oklahoma City University this fall will focus on the influence of the Civil War era. The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series called “Rebirth of a Nation: Nationalism and the Civil War” begins Sept. 14 with “Two Roads to Sumter,” a comparative biography about Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis written by William and Bruce Catton. All ...
Monday Study Club to hold year’s first meeting
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:21 -0700
Mothers of students in sixth grade through college are invited to join The Monday Study Club. A local fixture since 1946, club meetings offer moms an opportunity to hear speakers and to exchange information on topics of interest to parents of teenagers and young adults.
9-3 This Week: what to do, what to see
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:11 -0700
3 Friday Science Museum Oklahoma will host an extreme sports expo from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 3. The event will feature the dome movie “Extreme” and a close look at the science behind several extreme sports. To register for this event or more information on this and other exhibits at Science Museum Oklahoma guests can call 602-6664, or visit www.sciencemuseumok.org for more ...
Offshore platform explodes in Gulf of Mexico
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:15:01 -0700
An offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on Thursday, but the company that owned it said it mainly produced natural gas and reported no slick after an initial flyover. The U.S. Coast Guard reported a sheen on the water about 100 feet wide and perhaps a mile long near the rig, which is west of BP’s blown-out well but operates in much shallower water than the ill-fated Deepwater Horizon.
Oklahoma City pharmacist shootings: Judge promised trainer no prison time, sources say
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:43:11 -0700
New accusation surfaces after judge steps down from Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case.
Police: Raids effective
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:15:11 -0700
Recent raids at two apartment complexes were effective, but they are not the end to gang and drug issues in Edmond, police said. During a two-day stretch last week, Edmond led a multi-agency operation that netted a total of 18 arrests and drugs at the Rolling Green and ChapelRidge apartment complexes.
Source: Prater Recorded Conversation With Judge
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:56:36 -0700
While attorneys involved in the Jerome Ersland murder case won't say why presiding Judge Tammy Bass-LeSure stepped down, sources close to the investigation are divulging information.
Police: Raids effective; gang, drug issues remain
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:01 -0700
Recent raids at two apartment complexes were effective, but they are not the end to gang and drug issues in Edmond, police said.
Instruments record quakes east of Edmond
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:45:01 -0700
Several earthquakes were recorded Tuesday night and Wednesday in eastern Oklahoma County near Jones and Luther.
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