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6:06 pm
Fri October 30, 2009

Governor Henry and Elmo Team-Up

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma City -- In an effort to stem the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus, Gov. Brad Henry has recorded a radio public service announcement (PSA) with Elmo of "Sesame Street" fame.

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Local & Regional
6:05 pm
Fri October 30, 2009

Meacham Will NOT Seek Re-election

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The Oklahoma State Capitol.

Oklahoma City, OK – OKLAHOMA CITY - State Treasurer Scott Meacham today announced he will
not seek another term as State Treasurer following the expiration of his
current term in January of 2011. He also announced that he will not seek
any other elective office.

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Local & Regional
2:56 pm
Fri October 30, 2009

Search Called Off

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The search had been taking place in McIntosh and Latimer Counties.

Red Oak, OK – Ground search called off for missing family

RED OAK, Okla. (AP) After nearly two weeks of searching through the heavily wooded Sans Bois Mountain area, the Latimer County Sheriff's Office has called off its ground search for a missing Eufaula family.

Latimer County Sheriff Israel Beauchamp said Friday investigators still are chasing leads in the disappearance of 44-year-old Bobby Dale Jamison, his wife, 40-year-old Sherrilyn, and the couple's 6-year-old daughter, Madyson.

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Local & Regional
2:34 pm
Fri October 30, 2009

Injury Tulsa Fire

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Fire Fighters are search for the cause of an early afternoon fire near 4600 South Maplewood.

A 90-year-old man was in the home and was treated at the scene by fire paramedics. After several minutes, paramedics were able to restore the man's pulse. He was rushed to St Francis hospital by EMSA in critical condition.

The man has been identified as Lee Coleman. His daughter was also on the scene according to Tulsa fire officials.

Local & Regional
2:33 pm
Fri October 30, 2009

School Funding Cuts

Tulsa, OK – School face prospect of more funding cuts

TULSA, Okla. (AP) State education officials say schools are facing more budget cuts and that a revolving fund that provides more than 25 percent of funding for schools is nearly empty.

Assistant State Superintendent James White said Thursday that if school cuts occur some districts may be consolidated or closed. White said at a state Board of Education meeting that many districts will have trouble finishing this year.

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Local & Regional
9:32 am
Fri October 30, 2009

Tulsa's Horse Patrol

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The Tulsa Police Mounted Patrol.

Tulsa, OK – A donation by the Hillcrest Foundation to the Tulsa Community Foundation, will allow the sale of eight City of Tulsa Police horses to use in non-profit programs such as the Tulsa Boys home and other equestrian programs in the city.

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Local & Regional
8:44 am
Fri October 30, 2009

H1N1 Update

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People line up at the TCC North East Campus to get free H1N1 flu shots.

Tulsa, OK – OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma health officials say at least 18 people have now died of complications from swine flu.This has an estimated 1,000 people lined up at the Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus for free H1N1 vaccinations.

According to the Oklahoma State Health Department's weekly update on H1N1 activity released Thursday, six influenza-associated deaths were reported between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24.

Seventeen deaths have been attributed to swine flu since Sept. 1, and one death was reported in June.

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Local & Regional
8:23 am
Fri October 30, 2009

Shotgun Blast Fired at Webster High School

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Tulsa Police cars block the street in front of Webster High School.

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Public Schools Police and Tulsa Police are investigating a drive-by shooting at Tulsa's Webster High School. It happened just before school was released when a car sped by and an occupant fired----what appeared to be a shotgun--- at the school.

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What's New?
7:25 pm
Thu October 29, 2009

An Evening with Garrison Keillor

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What's New?
4:43 pm
Thu October 29, 2009

The Internet at 40

ON PUBLIC RADIO 89.5 HD1 – All Things Considered launches an occasional series "The Internet at 40." The series explores the people who built it, the way it's changed us, and what the future holds.

NPR's Guy Raz reports on the first connection of the U.S. Department of Defense's ARPANET, which many consider the day the "infant Internet" uttered its first words.

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