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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

Tulsa, OK – Hear a quick re-cap of this morning's top local stories

By Catherine Roberts

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Candidates for Congress, Okla. AG file on 2nd day

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Two candidates have filed for congressional seats and another has formally entered the race to become Oklahoma's next attorney general on the second day of the state's three-day election filing period.

Perennial candidate Jim Rogers of Midwest City filed Tuesday as a Democrat to run for a U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Tom Coburn. The 75-year-old Rogers joins three GOP candidates who filed Monday, including Coburn.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Okla. governor signs workers' comp bills

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Gov. Brad Henry has signed legislation requiring Senate confirmation of his nominees to the Workers' Compensation Court that was similar to a measure he vetoed last year.

Henry signed the legislation on Tuesday along with a second bill involving workers' compensation. They are among four measures that supporters say will help reduce workers' compensation costs in the state.

By Associated Press

Weleetka, OK – Okla. officials mark anniversary of girls' deaths

WELEETKA, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma law enforcement authorities say they are looking at suspects in the deaths of two girls two years after they were fatally shot, but they still need the public's help in solving the crime.

By Associated Press

Woodward, OK – 1 person burned in Okla. chemical fire

WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) Officials say one person was hurt when a flash fire erupted at a chemical plant near Woodward.

Woodward County Emergency Management Director Matt Lehenbauer says firefighters were called at 8:53 a.m. Tuesday about a fire at Deepwater Chemicals near the Woodward Airport.