Updated 2:16 pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 HYDRO, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says two men were killed when the plane they were flying from Texas to Oklahoma crashed in central Oklahoma. The OHP said Tuesday that 62-year-old pilot Walter Mullaney of El Reno and 27-year-old passenger Cesar Gomez of Lumton, Colorado, died in the crash that was discovered on Monday near Hydro, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City. An OHP report says the two were flying Sunday night from Odessa, Texas, to El Reno when the aircraft was diverted to the Hinton airport because of clouds and fog and that the plane crashed into a field. Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing SAPD: Hit-and-run at intersection leads to chase, 2nd wreck San Antonio Express-News Gunman at large in altercation-turned-shooting, police say San Antonio Express-News Robbery at 5439 Evers Road San Antonio Police Department Triple shooting at Topgolf San Antonio … [Read more...] about 2 killed in crash of plane flying from Texas to Oklahoma
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Oklahoma lawmakers look at tax hike to avert a teachers’ strike
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) - Oklahoma’s Senate could begin deliberations as early as Tuesday on the Republican-dominated legislature’s first major tax increase in a quarter century to secure funds for raising the pay of teachers, who are threatening to walk off the job next week. FILE PHOTO: The Oklahoma State Capitol is seen in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. on September 30, 2015. REUTERS/Jon Herskovitz/File Photo The measure, which would raise about $450 million to fund increased pay for teachers, school staff and state workers, passed the House late Monday by a 79-19 vote. But the money may not be enough to satisfy the demands of Oklahoma’s teachers, who rank among the worst paid in the United States. Low teacher pay became a national focus after educators in West Virginia, whose pay is slightly higher than in Oklahoma, ended a nine-day strike this month that closed schools statewide, after officials approved a 5 percent pay raise for all state workers. … [Read more...] about Oklahoma lawmakers look at tax hike to avert a teachers’ strike
James Gallogly named next president of University of Oklahoma
The regents voted in a special 7:30 a.m. meeting Monday morning. Events are scheduled at each of OU's campuses to introduce Gallogly as president starting at 10 a.m. on the Norman, Okla., campus.Gallogly and his wife, Janet, both of Houston, made a $30 million donation to the university in 2015 in partnership with the Stephenson family of Tulsa. The engineering college at OU was named for the Gallogly family after the donation, and Gallogly has served on the board of visitors for the engineering college.He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and has a law degree from OU. Most recently, Gallogly has served as chief executive officer of LyondellBasell Industries N.V., a plastics, chemicals and refining company with headquarters in Houston. He retired from that role in 2015. Before that, he was an executive vice president at ConocoPhillips and previously served as the first CEO of ChevronPhillips Chemical Company.Gallogly's experience differs from … [Read more...] about James Gallogly named next president of University of Oklahoma
Chris Cortez nets hat trick as Phoenix Rising FC blows past Oklahoma City Energy FC
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Chris Cortez nets hat trick as Phoenix Rising FC blows past Oklahoma City Energy FC Led by forward Chris Cortez's first career hat trick, Phoenix Rising FC did not disappoint in its home opener as it rolled through Oklahoma City. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Phoenix Rising FC – 2018 season Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Collin Fernandez at the Phoenix Rising FC stadium in Tempe on March 7, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic Phoenix Rising FC – 2018 season Phoenix Rising FC Chief Operating Officer Bobby … [Read more...] about Chris Cortez nets hat trick as Phoenix Rising FC blows past Oklahoma City Energy FC
Severe thunderstorm potential forecast for eastern Oklahoma
Meteorologists forecast for Sunday and Monday the potential for severe thunderstorms and rain showers in eastern Oklahoma.On Sunday, a marginal risk for severe weather — hail, wind gusts up to 60 mphs and thunderstorms — is forecast for northeast Oklahoma. The southern portion of the region is forecast for widespread rainfall and scattered thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Tulsa.The risk for severe weather is slightly higher Sunday for the east central region. The forecast for severe weather outside of the central region is marginal. The slight risk of severe weather includes high winds, scattered storms and hail up to the size of ping pong balls, according to the weather service.Rain is expected to persist throughout next week. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from about 1 1/2 inches to 3 1/2 inches with some areas receiving up to 6 inches, according to the weather service. … [Read more...] about Severe thunderstorm potential forecast for eastern Oklahoma