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By Associated Press

Tulsa, OK – Swimsuit winner now talent winner in Miss Oklahoma

TULSA, Okla. (AP) The winner of the second night's talent preliminary in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant is a two-time honoree in this year's event.

By Denise Brewer

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By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – 51 Okla. lawmakers draw no opponent

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Nearly half the members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives drew no opponent after the end of the three-day candidate filing period.

The filing period ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Of the 101 House members up for re-election, 32 Republicans and 13 Democrats drew no opponent. That means they will automatically win their seat for another two-year term.

By AP

Lubbock, TX – LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Two deadly blasts in two days in Texas have involved workers who have accidentally hit natural gas lines. One explosion was yesterday in the Texas Panhandle while the first was Monday southwest of Dallas and involved Oklahoma-based C&H Power Line Construction Services.

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Live Nation announced today that Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers BOK Center date has now been confirmed as the venue's second anniversary concert. After months of negotiation the September 22nd date has officially been added as a stop on their 2010 North American tour. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 19th at 10 a.m.

By Catherine Roberts

By Catherine Roberts

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Southbound US-75 closed at I-244 due to a hole.

Southbound US-75 is closed at the I-244 junction due to a hole discovered in the left lane. Due to recent rains, erosion of the side of a nearby concrete bridge drain is compromising the pavement in this area. Traffic is being detoured around this area using westbound I-244. There is no time estimate on repairs at this time. Drivers should avoid the area until further notice.

By Denise Brewer

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By Catherine Roberts