Deer Creek gets FEMA grant 13 hr ago | Add a comment The Deer Creek Fire Protection District has been awarded a $40,942 grant from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to upgrade personal...

Deer Creek fire district gets FEMA grant 18 hr ago | Add a comment The Deer Creek Fire Protection District has been awarded a $40,942 grant from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to upgrade personal...

Man found dead after Mayes County house fire 22 hr ago STRANG — An elderly man was found dead after a house fire near this Mayes County town late Thursday, a Tulsa television station reported. The man's name has not been released. He's believed...

Woman is jailed after Tulsa fatal crash Yesterday TULSA — Two people who died Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident in southwest Tulsa have been identified as Okmulgee residents. Driver Cody C. Spears, 27, and back-seat passenger Viola...

Sapulpa fire victim saves child, dies with her spouse Mon, Nov 17, 2008 SAPULPA — A Creek County woman dashed back inside a burning mobile home and rescued her 3-year-old granddaughter, but then perished with her husband Monday. Victim Rosetta...

Cleanup begins after N.C. twisters Sat, Nov 15, 2008 KENLY, N.C. — As a tornado ripped through his North Carolina neighborhood, Curt Jernigan huddled in his bathroom, praying for the raging winds to spare him. When Jernigan emerged from the...

Trooper involved in daring rescue of Kingfisher couple receives honor Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Comments 1 An Oklahoma Highway Patrol helicopter pilot who helped make a daring rescue of a Kingfisher couple stranded by floodwaters has received a national honor. OHP Lt. Brian Sturgill received an...

Oklahoma Highway Patrol officers' heroic actions earns praise from Parade Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Comments 4 Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Brian Sturgill, who helped rescue a Kingfisher couple during a 2007 flood, received an honorable mention in Parade magazine’s Police Officer of the Year awards....

Official sees difficulties in controlling California fire Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment MONTECITO, Calif. — Firefighters struggled Friday against a wildfire that destroyed at least 100 homes in a wealthy, celebrity-studded enclave, flaring up so fast that it caught some...

IN BRIEF: Cleveland County Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment FIRE AGENCIES RECEIVE GRANTS Five fire departments received grant checks from the state Agriculture Department to buy equipment and to help with other costs associated with running the fire...

Toddler’s rescue brings praise to Midwest City firefighters Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment MIDWEST CITY — A group of Midwest City firefighters who rescued a 3-year-old girl from a 17-foot-deep hole were honored this week. Nine firefighters were recognized Tuesday during the Midwest...

Oklahoma In Brief: Thursday November 13, 2008 Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment TULSA Pit bulls attack two children A 20-month-old girl and a 4-year-old boy are hospitalized after being attacked about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday by two pit bull terriers in Tulsa County. Emergency...

McClain County burn ban lifted Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment A ban on outdoor burning has been lifted in McClain County. McClain County commissioners lifted the burn ban at noon today. The county had been under a ban since Oct. 30 because of dry and...

Children attacked by dogs in Tulsa County Wed, Nov 12, 2008 TULSA - A 20-month-old girl and a 4-year-old boy are hospitalized after being attacked by two pit bull dogs in Tulsa County. Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman Tina Wells says the...

Oklahoma Briefs Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment ADA New Year’s Eve event scheduled First Night Ada, a New Year’s Eve event, will include a talent show, an art exhibit, and free admission. Patrick Sweet, new music theater professor at...

Yukon police chief gets new title Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment YUKON — Police Chief Gary Wieczorek was promoted this month to public safety director. Wieczorek will be the administrator of the city’s police, fire and emergency management...

Oklahoma governor pays off wager Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Add a comment AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns’ victory in the Red River Rivalry meant red, juicy steaks for emergency workers in Galveston. Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry sent 20 steaks to the...

CHRISTMAS CARE: Help for troops Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment Help for troops The Edmond/North Oklahoma City Blue Star Mothers and Henderson Hills Baptist Church are requesting the community’s help to bring Christmas cheer to deployed U.S. troops....

Oklahoma gov pays off wager with steak dinners Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Comments 2 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Longhorns' victory in the Red River Rivalry meant red, juicy steaks for emergency workers in Galveston. Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry sent 20 steaks to the Galveston...

McClain County extends burn ban Thu, Nov 6, 2008 | Comments 1 A burn ban for McClain County has been extended despite Wednesday night's rainstorms. McClain County Fire Chief Mike Clifton said that a burn ban that expired today (Thursday, Nov. 6) has been...