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Tornadoes kill 6 people in Oklahoma and Michigan as powerful storms hit nation’s midsection

Saturday, March 7 by The Associated Press

By HALLIE GOLDEN, KATHY McCORMACK and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press (AP) — Powerful storms that whipped up tornadoes killed four people in southern Michigan and two people in eastern Oklahoma on Friday, leaving swaths of damage — including homes reduced to rubble and downed trees and power lines. In Michigan, three people were killed and 12... Read More.

Walkout fallout: 122 Mustang High students hit with in-school suspension

Friday, February 20 by KTUL

Student walkouts have continued across the metro almost daily since the start of the month, but for the first time, students are facing punishment for leaving campus. Mustang Public Schools issued in-school suspension for students who participated in a walkout and didn't return to school. In a message to families, the district said it did not... Read More.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Monday, April 14 by AP

SUMY, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people, officials said, in the second large-scale attack to claim civilian lives in just over a week. The two ballistic missiles hit around 10:15... Read More.

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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Delivers Hollywood a Much-Needed Box-Office Hit

Friday, April 11 by Beverly Cantrell

(AP)-Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit. No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales... Read More.

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma hit by ransomware attack

Wednesday, June 23 by Lyman James

Six tribal casinos in Oklahoma have had to close in recent days following a ransomware attack. According to KFOR-TV, the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes of Oklahoma own and operate the six casinos through the Lucky Star Casino brand. The properties are in Canton, Watonga, Concho, Clinton, and Hammon. Cyber crime expert Teresa Rule told the... Read More.

Mavs hit seven home runs in sweep of Western

Monday, May 3 by Lyman James

ALTUS, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs slugged seven home runs in sweeping Western 15-3 and 8-4 Thursday in Altus. The Mavs (27-24) improved to 15-14 in league play while Western (12-24) dropped to 9-15 in conference. In Game 1, the Mavs scored in every inning in the 15-3 rout of Western. Lynsey... Read More.

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PCPS Students Participate in the 10 Moore Minutes Event to Honor Moore Students Hit and Killed by Motorist

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School students participated in the “10 Moore Minutes” run. The Moore Lions are honoring their three students who were hit and killed, and several others injured, during cross country practice. They have asked schools across the country to run for 10 minutes at any time on March 12 or 13 and to share... Read More.