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Oklahoma City Public Schools Adopt District-Wide Uniform Policy

Nancy Mace — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:18:09 +0000

The Oklahoma city school board voted 5-3 on Monday to require school uniforms starting with the 2013-14 school year. The vote will affect 17 schools in the district that currently do not require uniforms. Under the new policy, each school can designate colors and shirt styles. However, one choice must be white. The schools can [...]

Do You Agree With the Oklahoma Welfare Drug Testing Law? [POLL]

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:28:15 +0000

A new law in Oklahoma requiring welfare recipients to pass a drug screen or lose their benefits was passed back in May 2012 and went into effect on November 1, 2012. Adults who apply in Oklahoma to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program will be denied benefits if they fail the drug test or refuse to submit to screening.

The original bill was pass

Wolverines Season Comes to an End

Trey — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:48:25 +0000

The game started off for the Lawton High Wolverines very similar to game in Mustang the previous week.The Wolverines struck first with a touchdown from Dallas Sealley and then the game resembled a chess match. The Norman Tigers and Wolverines matched points for point all the way until the fourth quarter when Norman pulled ahead [...]

What Is an Oklahoma Sooner Anyway?

Danny Groner — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:23:01 +0000

This weekend, the No. 6-ranked Oklahoma Sooners face off against the No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats, and it got us wondering: What exactly is a Sooner anyway? So we looked it up … During the 19th century, Native American tribes inhabited Oklahoma after they were chased away from the eastern U.S. At one point, as [...]

Z94's Top 5 Most Read Stories in July

Sasha Spielman — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:57:47 +0000

July was a busy month for us here at Z94. We reported on many stories daily from Slander, the scariest video game you will ever see, to the hottest U.S. female Olympians. Take a look at the top 5 stories that you read the most last month! 1 Slender - the [...]

Conceal Carry Applications Increase After Colorado Tragedy

Critter — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:14:10 +0000

If you’re just now considering applying for an Oklahoma C.C.W. (Concealed Carry Weapons) permit or recently submitted an application you could be in for a long wait. Various news organizations around the state are reporting that the O.S.B.I. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) are experiencing a significant increase in C.C.W. applications and are currently backlogged [...]

Oklahoma City Thunder Back In Action Tonight!

Critter — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:14:35 +0000

Tonight (06-19-12) at 8:00pm the Oklahoma City Thunder are back in action taking on the Miami Heat in game four of the NBA Finials!

Edmond Based Website – Crimeseen – Set to Go Global and Change The Way We View Crimes

ashley — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:45:12 +0000

New Edmond based website – Crimeseen – is set to go global and possibly change the way we deal with crimes in our own neighborhoods! But why is it so useful? The nifty website, owned by Paul Conrady, resident of Edmond, allows users to post videos of crimes taking place, asking community members to help [...]

The Suspect Who Shot Eight People After a Thunder Game is Only 16-Years-Old + His Violent Past

amityritze — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:02:58 +0000

At 16 most teens are getting their driver’s license and going on their first dates, but that’s not the case for this young Oklahoma City teenager. On May 21, 2012, Avery Mayers, along with a co-defendant, shot eight people who were severely injured outside of the Chesapeake Arena during the NBA playoff game of the OKC Thunder vs. LA Lakers. What would cause a teenager to open fire in a crowd of 7,000 – 9,000 innocent people?

Oklahoma Man Gets Three Years For Diaper Wearing Exploits! [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:20:49 +0000

For whatever reason whenever people do really bat s#!t crazy things the story just won’t go away and people continue to bring it up, even years after the incident. The more bizarre the better! I just heard about this one today. I thought it was a recent story but it happened a few years ago [...]

Oklahoma Exotic Animal Park Under Investigation [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:29:56 +0000

An Oklahoma exotic animal park near OKC is under investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for alleged abuse, neglect and violations of the 'Animal Welfare Act'.

Bikini Hockey League Coming To Tulsa Oklahoma!

Critter — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:05 +0000

Beautiful women in bikinis playing hockey, what's not to like? Get ready for the first ever Bikini Hockey League coming to Tulsa, OK soon. This incredibly ingenious ideal is the brain child of Cary Eskridge who back in 2004 during the National Hockey League lock thought bikini hockey was a great way to fill the void and give fans some much needed entertainment.

Governor Mary Fallin Signs 'Open Carry' Bill Into Law!

Critter — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:28:39 +0000

Earlier this afternoon Governor Mary Fallin signed into law the 'Open Carry' bill (S.B. 1733) which allows Oklahoma citizens with a valid concealed carry permit the option of carrying their firearm openly or concealed. The new law will go into effect on November 1st 2012

Oklahoma Open Carry Bill Passes Senate – Heads To Governor's Desk!

Critter — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:30:28 +0000

Last week the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill (S.B. 1733) that would allow Oklahomans with a valid concealed weapons permit the option of carrying their firearms either concealed or openly, holstered in public. Governor Mary Fallin (R) is expected to sign the new bill into law by this Thursday (05-17-12).

Oklahoma Marks the 17th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing [VIDEO]

Sasha Spielman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:53:03 +0000

Today marks the 17th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. One of the most devastating and destructive terrorist acts on American soil! The capitol is hosting memorial events throughout the day in remembrance of those who lost their lives that day!

Rev. Al Sharpton And Rev. Jesse Jackson Visiting Tulsa to Speak About the Recent Shooting of Three Black Men

Critter — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:46:49 +0000

This weekend the Reverends are coming to Tulsa. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are expected to give speeches and lead public meetings concerning the shooting rampage in Tulsa over the Easter weekend that left three black men dead and two wounded.

Oklahoma Gets More Funds To Help Homeless Veterans

Steve Kelly — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:01:02 +0000

Much need it funding has been awarded to the State of Oklahoma to help with the housing of homeless veterans. Three housing agencies in Oklahoma will split $381,311. The Department of Housinig and Urban Development officials said the money will supply permanent housing and case management for 90 homeless veterans. The government also added that the number of vouchers now in use is up to 345.

Thunder's Durant Wins MVP Award At NBA All Star Game [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:12:17 +0000

It was one of the most exciting basketball games you will ever see, well that is if you love offense and don't like defense. On Sunday night, during the 2012 NBA All Star Game, the best basketball players gathered in Orlando Florida for some high flying and dunking fun that saw.

Road Closure in Duncan to Affect Travel

Clay Miller — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:31:36 +0000
If you travel to work from Duncan and live on the North side of town beware of road construction starting soon. Camelback Road will close from Country Club Road to 5th street (see map) and will be closed for approximately 30 days to improve the drainage in the area. Local access for residents will be [...]

Mike Gundy Wins Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award

Steve Kelly — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:11:08 +0000
Congratulations to Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has been named the winner of the 2011 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. This award is selected by the members of the 1,200-member strong Football Writers Association of America and has been on by some the football’s greatest coaches. This award has been won in the [...]