Are kids old enough to be playing adult games? Published: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 They sail solo around the world, climb the highest mountains and race around ovals at breakneck speeds. They're kids, some not old enough to get into an R-rated movie on their own. Read More

Dutch sailor, 14, gets OK for solo world trip Published: Tue, Jul 27, 2010 MIDDELBURG, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court cleared the way Tuesday for 14-year-old Laura Dekker to embark on a risky attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, an adventure that could begin in the next two weeks. Judges at Middelburg's family court lifted a guardianship order imposed... Read More

Official: BP CEO Tony Hayward being replaced over spill Updated: Sun, Jul 25, 2010 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A senior U.S. government official says BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, under fire for his handling of the Gulf oil spill, is being replaced. An official announcement could come as early as Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because that announcement had not been... Read More

Riverfest honors fathers with fun activities Updated: Fri, Jun 16, 2006 Ingredients for a good time in Oklahoma City: A holiday. A festival. Water. Competitions. Music. Contests. We're in luck. Read More

Sandi's best bets Updated: Fri, Jun 16, 2006 1. Keep cool at the free Bricktown Blues and Barbecue Festival at the corner of Sheridan and Oklahoma starting at noon today and Saturday. 2. Animal Planet Expo invites families and pets to Mitch Park, 1501 W Covell Road in Edmond, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 3. An Affair of the Heart moves... Read More

Weekend events Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 OKC Open Billiards Nine-Ball Tournament, 9 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Jamaica Joe's, 5920 SE 15, Midwest City. Call 736-0590. "An Affair of the Heart in Bricktown," noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Bricktown on Mickey Mantle Drive. Call 632-2652. OKC... Read More

RiverFest to debut dragon boat races Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 By Jennifer Dennis-Smith MyNewsOK Contributor The first Oklahoma RiverFest will introduce dragon boat racing on the Oklahoma River. The festival will be Saturday and Sunday at Regatta Park on S Byers Avenue on the north side of the river. It will feature the dragon boat racing, Rose Rock Rowing Regatta, University... Read More

2nd annual regatta deemed a success Updated: Mon, Oct 3, 2005 The second annual Oklahoma Regatta has drawn to a close, and it was a big success. Mary Joseph was there, and tells us not only is the regatta gaining in popularity, it also means new development on the riverfront. Read More

Teams compete in the Oklahoma regatta Updated: Sat, Oct 1, 2005 The second annual Oklahoma regatta is under way, and Mary Joseph has been there all day long. Read More

OCU rowers prepare for metro regatta Updated: Fri, Sep 30, 2005 This weekend, the Oklahoma River will be crowded as rowing teams from three dozen schools compete in the second annual Head of the Oklahoma Centennial Regatta. Oklahoma City University will host the event. Gan Matthews found a couple of OCU rowers will be going all out for glory. Read More

2 arrested after fight at party Updated: Tue, Mar 15, 2005 A weekend fight at a northwest Oklahoma City party left two people injured. One of the victims and another man were arrested, police said. Ashley Drake, 18, of Yukon went to a neighbor's home with a stab wound after the 11 p.m. Saturday fight in the 4000 block of Regatta Road, Capt. Jeffrey Becker said. She... Read More