KOKH FOX 25 News
Washington Guardian

TODAYS TOP STORIES

Oklahoma Superintendent Wants $37M Funding Boost

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma State Superintendent Janet Barresi says she plans to ask lawmakers for nearly $40 million in additional funding to finish out the current fiscal year. Barresi said Thursday she will submit a formal request next week for $37.7 million in funding. Included in the request is $8.5 million for the flexible benefit allowance for state educators and $21.5 million to fund the Reading Sufficiency Act and Achieving Classroom Excellence remediation. Barresi says she also plans to ask lawmakers for an increase of $289 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Based on current projections, the Oklahoma Legislature is expected to have about $170 million in growth revenue, but finance officials say state agencies are requesting $1.4 billion in budget increases.Oklahoma Superintendent Wants $37M Funding Boost

Posted: Friday, January 25 2013, 07:47 AM CST

IN OKLAHOMA NEWS

Search continues in creek for missing Okla. teen
May 25, 2013 22:59 GMT

KINGFISHER, Okla. (AP) -- Authorities continue to search for a Kingfisher teenager who disappeared after jumping into Uncle John Creek.

Police say 17-year-old Taylor Faine jumped into the creek Thursday and did not resurface. Kingfisher Fire Chief Randy Poindexter told The Oklahoman (http://bit.ly/10s2oB6 ) on Saturday that manmade dams have been built in hopes of finding Faine's body.

Authorities say Faine was swimming with friends in an area where no swimming signs are in place because of dangerous currents in the creek.

VIDEO LIST

Newsmax Headlines

Sometimes the stories with the most impact come directly from the viewers. If you have a story that needs to be told, we want to hear it. Fill out the form below and let us know what stories need to be told.

Full Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Email:
Daytime Phone:
Evening Phone:
News Tips:
Captcha:
Retype

You will be returned to the News page upon submission.
(Please only hit the submit button once.)

OKLAHOMA WEATHER

70°
web 7 day

From the FOX 25 First Forecast Center..


Overnight, lows will stay above average dropping to the mid to upper 60s. An isolated storm is possible overnight and skies will mainly cloudy. ...

details

Business News

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for military and civilian aircraft and an increase in business investment.

more...

Consumer Info

BC-US--Dow Record-Three Personal Stories, 1st Ld-Writethru,1173
Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
AP Photo FX102, FX103
Eds: With BC-US--Dow Record. Adds photos.
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
AP Business Writer
   NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...

more...

Science/Tech News

IN THE NEWS: RESTAURANT FLAP LEADS TO INTERNET MELTDOWN

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- It isn't exactly to curry favor with your restaurant customers -- even if your specialty isn't curry.

more...

Get This

BEST BEACH

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Dr.

more...

IE6 Float Fix

Related Stories