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Oklahoma DHS officials re-evaluate use of children's shelters
“Babies should not be in children's shelters.” National experts say it. Oklahoma Department of Human Service workers agree. But walk into the Oklahoma City's state-run Pauline E. Mayer Children's Shelter for abused and neglected children and there they are.
Oklahoma law change will put 130 sex offenders out of ministry-run trailer park
The Rev. David Nichols founded Hand Up Ministries in 1996 to help convicted felons transition to life after prison. It evolved to a program that houses mostly sex offenders because of the many restrictions on where they can live in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma native will serve as assistant athletic trainer of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2012 season
Former Oklahoma City 89ers and RedHawks trainer Greg Harrel reflects on his experiences as a pro baseball trainer as he readies for the upcoming season.
Oklahoma lawmakers question financing for American Indian Cultural Center and Museum
The agency responsible for building and developing the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum say their $1.5 million annual operating costs are modest for the task of creating a world-class museum.
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- Authorities seizing horses from Oklahoma property
- Oklahoma City man with toddler in car arrested on drunken driving complaint
- Oklahoma City police identify 7-year-old drowning victim
- Man accused of impersonating officer to gain access to Oklahoma County jail surrenders
- Oklahoma City awarded 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament regional
- Obama's proposed tax hikes at odds with GOP rivals
- Update: Road conditions improve across Oklahoma but could still be treacherous in spots
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- Obama's proposed tax hikes at odds with GOP rivals
- Update: Road conditions improve across Oklahoma but could still be treacherous in spots
- Jury selection begins Monday in Oklahoma political corruption trial
- Oklahoma City's attorney looks into election spending disclosure
- Oklahoma City received federal stimulus money for projects, but costs remain
- Oklahoma school, municipal elections at a glance
- Oklahoma voters go to polls Tuesday
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- Authorities seizing horses from Oklahoma property
- Oklahoma City man with toddler in car arrested on drunken driving complaint
- Oklahoma City police identify 7-year-old drowning victim
- Man accused of impersonating officer to gain access to Oklahoma County jail surrenders
- Driver killed in Tulsa hit-and-run accident identified as Catholic school teacher
- Medical examiner says Blanchard woman stabbed to death
- Jury selection begins Monday in Oklahoma political corruption trial
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- Oklahoma law change will put 130 sex offenders out of ministry-run trailer park
- Edmond man's life saved by nurse he held as a baby
- Suicide prevention presentation set for Monday in Edmond
- 100th baby born at OU Medical Center Edmond
- Oklahoma City teachers work to transition autistic students to regular classrooms
- Oklahoma commissioner seeks more for mental health
- University of Oklahoma officials scrap plans for designated smoking areas
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- Oklahoma school, municipal elections at a glance
- Oklahoma voters go to polls Tuesday
- Incoming Oklahoma Christian president has leadership experience
- Candidates near end of Oklahoma City School Board District 4 race
- Britton Elementary School hosts daddy-daughter dance to boost parental involvement
- Early voting begins Saturday for two state offices
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