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Tulsa, OK – A recap of Friday morning's top news stories from KWGS.

Tulsa, OK – In an effort to lessen problems for residents of neighborhoods near Expo Square and ensure that streets remain clear and passable for emergency vehicles, Tulsa Police and Working In Neighborhoods personnel will patrol streets near Expo Square throughout the 11-day Tulsa State Fair, Oct. 1 through Oct. 11, to enforce parking and zoning ordinances and nuisance codes.

Tulsa, Ok – Mayor Kathy Taylor announced today that Adriana Rodriguez of Hamilton Middle School has won the Sustainable Energy Essay Contest, held by Tulsa Public Schools and the City of Tulsa.

Adriana was told of her win at an early morning news conference today at City Hall.

By Rich Fisher

Tulsa, Oklahoma – On today's show, Tulsa Mayoral Democratic nominee Tom Adelson talks about the top issues confronting the city's next mayor and his vision for our future. It's the first of three conversations we'll be offering with Tulsa's top mayoral hopefuls. In the coming days, we'll also hear from Dewey Bartlett (R) and Mark Perkins (I).

By Rich Fisher

By Associated Press/KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Opening arguments begin in federal pollution trial

TULSA, Okla. (AP) Opening statements have begun in Oklahoma's federal pollution lawsuit against the Arkansas poultry industry.

Thursday morning, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson delivered the first part of the state's opening remarks, telling a judge that the future of the Illinois River watershed is at stake.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Adolescent dies of swine flu

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Oklahoma State Department of Health says a Cleveland County adolescent has died of medical complications from the swine flu.

Health officials said Thursday that the teenager's death is the third swine flu death in Oklahoma since the outbreak began in the spring and the first of someone under 18.

Officials said those who died had underlying medical conditions that put them at high risk of complications from influenza.

By John Durkee

Tulsa, OK – In an interview with KWGS, Oklahoma treasurer Scott Meacham discusses Oklahoma's current cash shortfall and the need to dip into the state's Rainy Day Savings Account.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Okla. lawmaker plans bottle-deposit program

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A state lawmaker hopes to implement a 5-cent beverage container deposit program in Oklahoma as a way to reduce litter and provide an infusion of much-needed cash for the state.

State Rep. Ryan Kiesel held an interim study this week at the state Capitol and says he will introduce a bill in the upcoming legislative session.

By Rich Fisher