Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for October 20
Read through the obituaries published today in Tulsa World.
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Euro-Wine Decoder
Several historic wine regions around the world, like Spain, Italy and France, produce fine wines that carry only the name of the district from which they come.
Town Hall tonight explains State Questions on November ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma non-profit group is hosting a town hall tonight to explain what Oklahomans need to know about two state questions on the November ballot. The Oklahoma Policy Institute's town hall will explain State Questions 845 and 847, what they would do, and what impact the changes could have on…
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Go away with ... Dana Carpenter
BUSAN, South Korea – After Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in 1954, the couple went on what would become a working honeymoon. While her husband was busy coaching local baseball teams in Japan, Monroe accepted an invitation to entertain the…
Jae-Ha Kim
Dana Carpenter said that working on the film “Flesh Impact” gave her an idea of what Marilyn Monroe could be like today. (Jae-Ha Kim)
Rick Steves’ Europe: Bone voyage: Exploring Europe's cemeteries and crypts
Every time spooky season approaches, I think back on some of my favorite European cemeteries and crypts. Over the years, I've popped into a lot of burial grounds – some peaceful and scenic, some eerie and evocative – with all…
Close call on I-35 as semi crosses into oncoming traffic
A terrifying moment for a Texas family headed home Sunday as their dash camera captured the moment a driver in front of him swerved to avoid an 18-wheeler after it crossed into oncoming traffic and rolled over.
Historic Robinson Renaissance tower prepares for next chapter
It's been a part of the Oklahoma City skyline for nearly 100 years, and now this historic building could be the next place you call home.
Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida
Early winter weather predictions released by NOAA
Brown Thanksgiving? Warm Christmas? It's possible, depending on where you live.
The Breakdown: Inside the Oklahoma County Jail
The Oklahoma County Jail was constructed in 1991, now, a vote for a county-wide sales tax increase to help fund the rest of the facility's cost looms. News 4's Lauren Henry reports on this facility that County Commissioner Brian Maughan says is past the point of repair.
A look inside: Oklahoma County official says current jail is past repair
As the vote for the countywide sales tax increase to fund the remaining cost of the Oklahoma County Jail looms, County Commissioner Brian Maughan says the current jail is past the point of repair.
Man arrested after 6-hour standoff in Jones
A 29-year-old man named Brandon Brookshire was arrested following a six-hour standoff in Jones, Oklahoma, after allegedly attempting to carjack his mother at gunpoint.
Mine resistant vehicles more parade float than an enforcement tool
The Frontier requested travel logs for all of the mine-resistant vehicles in use by Oklahoma law enforcement, but many do not keep such records.
Hyperlocal Blog: Pedaling past Lincoln and Jefferson with Tulsa’s bike-share program on my mind
Phase 1 of Tulsa Bike Share was supposed to launch in the spring. The starting date has been pushed back to the fall to allow time for the bikes to be built.
For a new reporter, Jay Cronley was a curmudgeonly godsend
Somehow, out of all the people at the Tulsa World that I now think of as friends, Jay was the first person to make me feel like I really belonged.
Execution records suit more than ‘Twitter opportunity’
The role of former Attorney General Scott Pruitt in a botched execution nearly three years ago has become newly relevant, now that he has assumed control of one of the most important federal agencies.
My struggle with ‘white silence’
I initially scrolled past the video. But then I began to question myself. Is it wrong of me to do that? By ignoring the video am I ignoring its reality? Am I ignoring the pain incidents like that cause and the people they hurt?
Blake Ewing wants you to read these angry New Year’s Eve texts about his lawsuit …
I informed Councilor Ewing that the plaintiff did not agree that the lawsuit had been settled. Nevertheless, I received numerous angry texts from Ewing Saturday night and since he said that I should share them with readers, feel free to read them.
Diary of a new dad: Growing under the shadows of passing planes
My first year as a dad has been a whirlwind of trying to unlock the mysteries of fatherhood while trying to also find my own place in the world.
Pruitt’s nomination to lead EPA draws jeers, cheers
Reaction to AG Scott Pruitt as Trump's choice to lead the EPA ranged from apoplectic to gleeful.