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  • Most U.S. quakes occurring in Okla.

    Most of the earthquake activity in the United States is occurring in Oklahoma, said Austin Holland, research seismologist with the Oklahoma Geological Survey. Oklahoma is having more 3.0 magnitude earthquakes than the Western U.S....

    June 30, 2014

  • City council welcomes new members, honors old ones

    Most Tuesday city council nights, there’s not a big crowd at city hall. The south section of seating is filled mostly with Norman city staff, there to answer questions. A handful of attorneys, engineers, architects, consultants or property ...

    June 30, 2014

  • Larry Bierman reads at Second Sunday Poetry event

    Second Sunday Poetry will feature Larry Bierman reading from old and new works at 2 p.m. in The Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. Light refreshments will be served....

    June 30, 2014

  • Gallery features solo landscape photo exhibit

    The Depot Gallery, 200 S. Jones Ave., will feature “This is Our Oklahoma Land,” a solo exhibition of photographs by Kim Baker, from July 7 through August 29.    Receptions for the artist will be held in conjunction with 2nd Friday Circuit ...

    June 30, 2014

  • Up a creek with a pole

    Now that the water is warm enough that body parts don’t go numb, I love to get in a creek. Creeks are challenging to fish in their own way, but also can be very rewarding once you learn how the fish relate to current and structure and ...

    June 30, 2014

  • Norman dispatcher reflects on career after ACOG award

    Dispatchers could be heard in the background answering calls Sunday evening as Emergency Communications Supervisor Cindy Howard sat in her office for an interview before she started her shift. Howard was recently awarded 2014 Dispatcher ...

    June 30, 2014

  • Keystone protester’s case dismissed

    A Norman woman’s case was recently dismissed after she chained herself to construction equipment last year in protest to the Keystone XL Pipeline, resulting in a trespassing charge. Elisabeth Leja, 75, said her case in Okmulgee County was ...

    June 30, 2014

  • FIREWORKS Area Independence Day celebrations ready to blast off

    Expect fireworks on Friday as communities light up the skies in honor of the most American of American holidays — Independence Day. The 39th Annual Norman Day returns to Reaves Park this year and Moore hosts Celebration in the Heartland at ...

    June 29, 2014 1 Photo

  • Food Resource Center becomes permanent fixture

    MOORE — What began as a temporary disaster relief center has rooted itself in Moore to provide long-term services as a Food Resource Center....

    June 29, 2014

  • Are Oklahoma schools top-heavy?

    The population of Le Flore County in southeastern Oklahoma is less than a tenth of Oklahoma County’s population. Yet Le Flore has 17 school districts compared to Oklahoma County’s 15....

    June 29, 2014