Winter weather affecting travel in Oklahoma Published: Mon, Jan 10, 2011 Some parts of the state are battling winter conditions, including snowfall and slick roadways while temperatures continue to hover around or just below the freezing mark. Read More

New mayor pledges to 'breathe life' into Detroit Updated: Fri, Sep 19, 2008 DETROIT (AP) -- This downtrodden and scandal-scarred city's new mayor called on residents Friday to work hard, work together and - name-checking a favorite sci-fi series - to "boldly go where no one has gone before." "We are truly entering uncharted territory," Ken Cockrel Jr. said at the close of his... Read More

Did auditor defy oath of office? Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2008 The attorney for state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan said Friday he will try to delay impeachment proceedings by the House of Representatives against his indicted client. "There's a distinct possibility they could deprive Jeff McMahan of a fair trial,” Rand C. Eddy said. "The reasonable course of action we... Read More

Stipe to get full benefits, judge rules Updated: Wed, Aug 10, 2005 Former Oklahoma state Sen. Gene Stipe is entitled to all his state retirement benefits because the federal felony charges to which he pleaded guilty did not violate his constitutional oath of office, an Oklahoma County judge ruled this week. District Judge Barbara Swinton ordered the Oklahoma Public Employee... Read More

A practical guide to political partying Updated: Thu, Jan 20, 2005 Democracy for Dummies Step 1 -- Run for office. Step 2 -- Get elected (wink-wink!) Step 3 -- Declare your mandate (but take a woman-date). Step 4 -- Pick your cabinet. Step 5 -- Party on ... woo-hoo! A non-participatory voters' guide to high-priced political pomp and circumstance (aka) 55th Inaugural... Read More