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    Architect Makes Plans to Repair Capitol

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    Plans to restore Oklahoma's State Capitol building are moving forward.

    In this last legislative session, lawmakers approved 120 million dollars to renovate the 100 year old building.

    State Capitol architect Duane Mass is meeting with the State Capitol Preservation Commission to discuss capitol repairs.
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    Robbery at home of Bob Stoops

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    The Norman Police Department has confirmed a First Degree Burglary happened at the home of Bob Stoops. More>>

    Gateway Academy in Oklahoma City burns for second time

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    Two fires in less than two weeks at Gateway Academy in the 700 block of Britton Rd. More>>

    Camp Teaches Students How to Live with a Disability Video included

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    A group of high school students spend the week putting themselves in someone else's shoes. Shoes that don't necessarily move like theirs. A summer camp program at OSU is teaching students what it's like to live with a disability. More>>

    Missing OKC Valedictorian, "They've Found Nothing So Far"

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    An Oklahoma City Valedictorian has been missing in Ecuador since Sunday. 18-year-old August Reiger was on vacation with his parents and younger brother in Banos, Ecuador when he went missing while on a hike. More>>

    James Gandolfini dead at 51

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    Actor James Gandolfini, who rose to fame as crime boss Tony Soprano on the "The Sopranos," has died of a possible heart attack in Italy.

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    Oklahoma Co Sheriff's Office Live-Tweets Arrests Video included

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    Oklahoma Co. Sheriff's Deputies conduct warrant roundups all the time. But Wednesday's was different from possibly any other fugitive roundup in the country.
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    State Leaders Hope Tax Credits Will Help Aerospace Industry Grow in Oklahoma Video included

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    As planes soar across the sky, Oklahoma leaders are meeting with some of the world's top aviation executives at the Paris Air Show.
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    Police investigate officer involved shooting

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    Oklahoma City Police say one of their officers was involved in a shooting on the city's northeast side. More>>

    Carney Residents Rebuild One Month After Storm Video included

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    One month after a deadly tornado ripped through the small town of Carney, residents are rebuilding. More>>

    Man attacks son with hammer, knocks out his eye

    Police say Clark Yowell attacked his son with ball-peen hammer and knocked out his eye. Police say Clark Yowell attacked his son with ball-peen hammer and knocked out his eye.
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    A father is in custody and his son is recovering after being hit in the eye with a hammer. According to witnesses, the two got into a fight when the father grabbed a ball-peen hammer.
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    Tornado Donations: Where is the Money Going? Video included

    With millions on the line, keeping track of donation money is critically important. And right now, according to Moore officials, it's nearly impossible. More>>

    22 year police veteran shoots and kills kidnapping suspect

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    Police identify the officer who shot and killed a man who was holding a two-year-old hostage earlier this week. More>>

    Moore: "My Insurance Company is Not Taking Care of Me" Video included

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    Some homeowners believe their insurance companies are cutting corners when writing checks to storm affected families. The Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner said anyone with problems should contact them.  More>>

    Barn Burns in Northeast Oklahoma City

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    Oklahoma City Fire crews on the scene of a fire in Northeast Oklahoma City.

    Crews tell us they were called to the home near Northeast 50th and Anderson around 3:30 Wednesday morning.

    They say the family living in the home woke up to loud cracking and popping sounds and thought someone was shooting a gun.

    That's when they saw the flames in their detached building.  Fire crews say the building was metal and that's what caused the popping sounds.
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    Former Officer Believes Midwest City Wal-Mart Shooting was Justified Video included

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    As Sandra Barrett loads her two year old daughter into a shopping cart at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, she still remembers seeing her local grocery store surrounded in yellow caution tape.
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    Authorities searching for bank robbery suspect

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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching for a suspect accused of robbing a bank in southwest Oklahoma City Tuesday. More>>

    Reagan Elementary in Norman A Model for Tornado Safety Video included

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    Norman Public School leaders say their schools can serve as models for districts looking to integrate safe rooms for students. Reagan Elementary is a new school on the east side of Norman.   More>>

    Three in custody for shooting man early Tuesday

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    Police are questioning three people in connection to a man being shot early Tuesday morning in Northeast Oklahoma City. More>>

    Rebuilding resolution in Moore may bring delays in recovery Video included

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    Moore City Council adopts a resolution that puts a moratorium on construction permits. Now, residents will have to wait 45 days before applying for a permit. More>>

    Man shot and killed in Walmart while counting down to kidnapped girl's death identified

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    Police have identified the man they shot and killed after he held a two-year-old girl at knife-point and counted down to her death. More>>

    Police investigating after remains found in NW OKC Video included

    Police are investigating after a decomposing body was found in northwest Oklahoma City. More>>

    Moore: Homeowners Complain of 'Disaster Tourists' Video included

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    Homeowners in tornado ravaged Moore said they are seeing many 'disaster tourists' viewing rubble, taking pictures and sometimes clogging streets, "It's not Disneyland," Volunteer Colleen Vinson said. More>>

    Man Shot and Killed After Taking Child Hostage in Midwest City Video included

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    A man is dead after holding a child at knife point in a Midwest City Walmart.Police tell us the suspect, who was shot and killed by Midwest City Police, randomly grabbed a two and a half year old girl. More>>

    Tornado Pets: Days Dwindling to Claim Dogs and Cats Video included

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    There are still about 200 unclaimed pets at metro animal shelters after last months tornadoes and severe weather. Owners have until 5 PM Wednesday, to claim their pets. More>>

    Giraffe at Tulsa Zoo dead

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    The Tulsa Zoo has announce the death of Samburu, a giraffe born at the zoo 21 years ago. More>>

    Project Beauty for Moore Gives Tornado Victims the Gift of Beauty Video included

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    Diane Brothers is an Oklahoma native, she runs a salon in Dallas, and returned home to help lead "Project Beauty for Moore." More>>

    Brides Against Breast Cancer Video included

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    For some brides, their wedding day is all about them! The hair, the nails, the dress. But, one group has found a way to help brides turn their special day into a chance to give back in a meaningful way. More>>

    Earthquakes in Oklahoma

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    The United States Geological Survey is reporting two earthquakes in Oklahoma Sunday morning. More>>

    Police clear bomb threat at Will Rogers World Airport

    Law enforcement have cleared a bomb threat that was called in to the Will Rogers World Airport late Saturday. More>>

    Oklahoma DUI Laws Now Include Small Amounts of Marijuana Video included

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    Oklahoma's DUI law has changed. Driving under the influence not only cracks down on alcohol use, but it now includes zero tolerance for drugs like marijuana. More>>

    Memorial for pets

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    The Orr Family Farm was the site of a remembrance for the animals that died in May's tornadoes. More>>

    Diaper Distribution

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    Shower of Hope Oklahoma, an effort that was begun after the May 2011 tornadoes, had a diaper distribution Saturday. More>>

    Injuries Pick Up During Preseason Play

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    School may be out for summer, but many young athletes will use the time to get ready for next season. Preseason is meant to prepare athletes for the vigorousness of the season, but it may actually be the time they are most susceptible to injury. More>>

    • Waste Watch

    • In 2009 Oklahoma lawmakers voted to pull out the state's credit card and borrow $25 million to fix a crisis threatening much of rural Oklahoma. Instead, $4 million went to the City of Kingfisher.
      In 2009 Oklahoma lawmakers voted to pull out the state's credit card and borrow $25 million to fix a crisis threatening much of rural Oklahoma.  The bond measure was meant to repair, or build new, rural dams. Instead, $4 million went to the City of Kingfisher.
    • In 2007, lawmakers approved $25 million in bonds to repair or build new rural dams. Six years later, FOX 25 learned some of that money was not used properly.
      In 2007, lawmakers approved $25 million in bonds to repair or build new rural dams. Six years later, FOX 25 learned some of that money was not used properly.
    • Hundreds of dollars in junk food and soda purchased with a tax-payer funded program went to stock a convenience store's shelves as part of a massive scheme to defraud Oklahoma.
      Hundreds of dollars in junk food and soda purchased with a tax-payer funded program went to stock a convenience store's shelves as part of a massive scheme to defraud Oklahoma.
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    • Thursday, June 20 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-06-20 05:15:04 GMT
      The Norman Police Department has confirmed a First Degree Burglary happened at the home of Bob Stoops.
      The Norman Police Department has confirmed a First Degree Burglary happened at the home of Bob Stoops.
    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:35:19 GMT

      Actor James Gandolfini, who rose to fame as crime boss Tony Soprano on the "The Sopranos," has died of a possible heart attack in Italy.

      Actor James Gandolfini, who rose to fame as crime boss Tony Soprano on the "The Sopranos," has died of a possible heart attack in Italy.

       

    • With millions on the line, keeping track of donation money is critically important. And right now, according to Moore officials, it's nearly impossible.
      With millions on the line, keeping track of donation money is critically important. And right now, according to Moore officials, it's nearly impossible.
    • National

    • A California developer says an underground shelter he's creating in a vast limestone cave in eastern Kansas could be the human race's best chance to survive a nuclear attack or the impact of a wayward meteor.
      After most of the world's population is wiped off the map by a wayward meteorite or hail of nuclear missiles, the survival of the human race might just depend on a few thousand people huddled in recreational vehicles...
    • Police say they think a domestic issue prompted a shooting at a condominium complex in an upscale Louisville neighborhood that claimed three lives and left a fourth person badly wounded.
      A domestic situation apparently prompted the midweek shooting at a condominium complex in an upscale Louisville neighborhood that claimed three lives and left a fourth person badly wounded, police said.
    • A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.
      Tropical Storm Barry bore down on Mexico's Gulf Coast early Thursday as civil defense workers readied emergency shelters and forecasters warned of the possibility of deadly flash floods and mudslides.
    • Sports

    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:50:07 GMT
      Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins has sold his $3,000 English Bulldog on Twitter.
      Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins has sold his $3,000 English Bulldog on Twitter.
    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:32:48 GMT
      Five former Oklahoma State Cowboys will participate in the U.S. World Team Wrestling Trials at Gallagher-Iba Arena, beginning Friday, June 21st. "Nobody wants to come to Stillwater and wrestle one of
      This year, the U.S. World Team Wrestling Trials are being held at Oklahoma State University. Five former Cowboys, including Olympic bronze medalist Coleman Scott, will be there.
    • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:08:36 GMT
      (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File). FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2012 file photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt throws against Savannah State during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla.
      Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school.
      Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school.
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