http://1170kfaq.com Local News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:07:02 CDT en-us http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Prevails-Over-Marshall-80-64.shtml News TULSA, Okla. (AP) Jerome Jordan had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Tulsa closed with a 27-7 run en route to an 80-64 victory over Marshall on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:48 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Prevails-Over-Marshall-80-64.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/No-9-Wildcats-Rout-Oklahoma-State-83-64.shtml News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jamar Samuels scored 21 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, helping No. 9 Kansas State turn a rematch into a rout with an 83-64 win over Oklahoma State Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:52 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/No-9-Wildcats-Rout-Oklahoma-State-83-64.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-City-Police-Kill-Suspect.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Two Oklahoma City police officers have shot and killed a man following a brief car chase in southwest Oklahoma City. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:21 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-City-Police-Kill-Suspect.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Gas-Line-Explodes-Near-Chandler.shtml News CHANDLER (AP) A natural gas pipeline has exploded near Chandler, sending flames into the air. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:59:42 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Gas-Line-Explodes-Near-Chandler.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Second-Oologah-Student-Dies-from-Meningitis.shtml News OOLOGAH (TULSA) A second Oologah Lower Elementary student has died from bacterial meningitis. The victims were a 7 year old boy and 8 year old girl. At least four other students are hospitalized. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:48:12 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Second-Oologah-Student-Dies-from-Meningitis.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Conan-O-Brien-Plans-Tulsa-Appearance.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Conan O'Brien has announced a 30-city theater tour that will include a stop in Tulsa. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:50:05 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Conan-O-Brien-Plans-Tulsa-Appearance.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oologah-Student-Dies-from-Meningitis.shtml News OOLOGAH (KFAQ) An Oologah Lower Elementary student has died from bacterial meningitis. Two other students have been taken to the hospital, and health department officials are at the school. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:47:33 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oologah-Student-Dies-from-Meningitis.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Mayor-May-Ask-Sheriff-s-Office-For-Help.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Tulsa's mayor is looking at using sheriff's deputies to help patrol the city. The city already has a contract with the county to run the jail. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:10:32 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Mayor-May-Ask-Sheriff-s-Office-For-Help.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Storms-Back-Defeats-Rice-73-62.shtml News TULSA, Okla. (AP) Tulsa wiped out a 15-point halftime deficit in a 73-62 victory over Rice in the first round of the Conference USA tournament Wednesday night. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:17 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Storms-Back-Defeats-Rice-73-62.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/OSU-Beats-Oklahoma-81-67-In-Big-12.shtml News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Oklahoma State withstood a brief rally in the season's third Bedlam game to beat Oklahoma 81-67 on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:38 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/OSU-Beats-Oklahoma-81-67-In-Big-12.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-s-Jobless-Rate-Improves.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma's jobless rate declined to 6.7 percent in January. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:54:53 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-s-Jobless-Rate-Improves.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Bill-Requires-More-Math-for-Students.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma high school students would be required to take four years of mathematics before graduating high school under a bill approved in the Oklahoma Senate. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:54:15 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Bill-Requires-More-Math-for-Students.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Banning-Cell-Phones-While-Driving.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Using a cell phone while driving would be illegal in Oklahoma under a bill that has passed the Oklahoma Senate. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:14 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Banning-Cell-Phones-While-Driving.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Detectives-FBI-Arrest-Tulsa-Bank-Robbery-Suspect.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Detectives arrested the man they believe robbed the Mid First Bank at 2547 E. 21st on Monday. Yesterday the car Detectives and FBI Agents were looking for was found along with the suspect on East Newton Place. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:54:39 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Detectives-FBI-Arrest-Tulsa-Bank-Robbery-Suspect.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-WNBA-Team-Signs-Former-Olympian.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Former Olympic gold medalist and track athlete Marion Jones has signed a contract with the Tulsa Shock. The Tulsa Women's Basketball team held a press conference this morning announcing the new rookie contract. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:47:48 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-WNBA-Team-Signs-Former-Olympian.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Police-Investigate-Home-Invasion.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Police are investigating an overnight home invasion that ended with a shooting. Officers say a man forced his way into his ex-girlfriends home around 9 o'clock last night and assaulted her boyfriend. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:27:02 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Police-Investigate-Home-Invasion.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Charter-School-Bills-Clear-Oklahoma-Senate.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A pair of GOP-backed bills dealing with charter schools and performance pay for teachers have cleared the Senate. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:26 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Charter-School-Bills-Clear-Oklahoma-Senate.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-Senate-Approves-Workers-Comp-Bill.shtml News OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A Republican proposal to overhaul the state's workers' compensation system has cleared the Oklahoma Senate. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:40 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Oklahoma-Senate-Approves-Workers-Comp-Bill.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Councilors-at-Odds-with-Mayor-s-Office.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Questions about the use of a federal grant to pay for Tulsa police officers has some city councilors at odds with the mayor's office. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:53:49 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Tulsa-Councilors-at-Odds-with-Mayor-s-Office.shtml http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Two-Alarm-Apartment-Fire-in-Tulsa.shtml News TULSA (KFAQ) Tulsa firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the Sierra Pointe Apartments near 14th and 107th East Avenue. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:39:44 CDT http://1170kfaq.com/artman2/publish/News_2/Two-Alarm-Apartment-Fire-in-Tulsa.shtml