By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Treasurer says budget reductions to continue

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) State Treasurer Scott Meacham says state revenue was down again in September.

But Meacham said Tuesday collections for the month will be enough to cover the spending obligations of state agencies that have been reduced in prior months.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Officials brace for revenue report

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) State officials are bracing for yet another bleak revenue report.

Oklahoma Treasurer Scott Meacham is scheduled to release the state's revenue collection results for the month of September Tuesday. And it's expected to follow the same downward trend as revenue reports for the months of July and August.

By Marshall Stewart

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Hospitals restrict young visitors to control flu

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Some hospitals in Oklahoma are placing restrictions on younger visitors in an effort to protect patients from the flu including swine flu.

Edmond Medical Center says most children younger than 18 are not allowed in the hospital unless they're a patient. A child with an immediate family member hospitalized would be allowed inside and asked to wear a face mask.

Tulsa, OK – Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Update On Fleet Diversification and Cost

By Rich Fisher

Tulsa, OK – OKLAHOMA CITY Cash and stock worth more than $175,000 was found for 310 people attending the 2009 Tulsa State Fair, State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced today. The money was found for fair patrons who visited the treasurer's "Pot of Gold" booth in the Quik Trip Center.

As administrator of Oklahoma's unclaimed property program, Meacham has more than $300 million for more than 500,000 people.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Suspicious devices found along RR tracks in OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City police have made an arrest in connection with the discovery of three suspicious devices along railroad tracks in southeastern Oklahoma City.

Police say 33-year-old Chadwick Everett Baker was found near the scene Sunday night after the devices were found Sunday afternoon. He was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on three complaints of manufacturing a hoax homemade bomb.

Tulsa, OK – A preliminary hearing has been set for Tulsa Police Officer Travis Ludwig. In a court appearance at nine this morning, a not guilty plea to drug related changes was entered on his behalf.

He was arrested on September 22nd as part of an internal investigation after drugs were found in his squad car. The hearing for the 37-year-old Ludwig will be on November 20th.

Ludwig remains on suspension from the Tulsa Police Department.

By John Durkee

Tulsa, OK – Peoria is closed at I-44 for the next three months. The flood prevention project, coupled with the I-44 widening is taking a toll on business. Bob McKenzie owns CiCi's Pizza at 49th and Peoria.

He says the impact has already been felt when the on-and-off ramps were closed. Now, with Peoria closed, he says the impact could be huge.

McKenzie has tried to be pro-active by mailing his data base and sending out fliers to regular customers advising of the construction work