Public Radio Tulsa – Speaking of Faith host Krista Tippett's latest book, Einstein's God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit, will be released February 23. Drawn from the program, the conversations in this profoundly illuminating book reach for a place too rarely explored in the ongoing exchange of ideas the nexus of science and spirituality.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – A measure to allow school districts to use state textbook allocations for instructional expenses passed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Wednesday. Sen. Gary Stanislawski said Senate Bill 1784 would help school districts struggling financially due to budget cuts.

By Denise Brewer

Tulsa, OK – Hear a quick recap of Thursday morning's top local news stories.

By Associated Press

Warner,OK – Arson fire damages Warner arena

WARNER, Okla. (AP) State fire officials say a blaze that heavily damaged an all-purpose arena in Warner was deliberately set.

The fire erupted at the RangeLine Arena before dawn on Tuesday. The flames were so intense, they burned through the metal roof and warped the beams of the 46,400 square-foot building, which hosts everything from motorcycle races to rodeo events.

Public Radio Tulsa – Public Radio 89.5 KWGS is the winner of the 2009 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Metro Radio Feature Single Award. News Director John Durkee produced the story on Tulsa's new homeless and the work of the Salvation Army. Listen Now to this award-winning story.

Public Radio Tulsa – StudioTulsa encourages its listeners to submit commentaries for airplay consideration. Recently, host Rich Fisher concluded the show with the following remarks: "This is the time of the program when we occasionally feature a member of our community sharing a personal essay or commentary on a civic issue - or just about life in Tulsa - people like Barry Friedman, Connie Cronley, and Jeff Martin.

And while you'll still hear from them regularly, to borrow a sports metaphor, we're looking to expand the bench a little bit.

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Gets 26 Newcomers in 2010 Football Recruiting Class
Hurricane heavy on defense with 18 defensive players of 26 total signees
Tulsa, Oklahoma -- On national letter-of-intent signing day, The University of Tulsa inked 22 newcomers to go along with four signees from the December signing period for a total class of 26 student-athletes, it was announced today by Head Football Coach Todd Graham.

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol spent Wednesday afternoon investigating an head-on crash near Berryhill. The accident happened on the Gilcrease Expressway near west 51st street. The Highway Patrol says one of the cars crossed the center line and plowed head-on into the oncoming vehicle.

The Patrol says one person was killed and two others were taken to the hospital. One of the injured was in critical condition, the other had less serious injuries.

By Rich Fisher

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Bible could be coming to public high schools

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) High schools across the state could begin offering an elective course in the study of the Bible under a measure approved by a Senate committee.

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Education on Wednesday passed the bill. It now goes to the full Appropriations Committee.