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Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma bracing for tough flu season

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) With Oklahoma already among the states hardest hit by swine flu, state health officials are bracing for even more problems once the traditional seasonal flu season begins in about a month.

Two deaths in Oklahoma have been blamed on the swine flu, or novel H1N1 virus, and nearly 30 people have been hospitalized so far this month, including 13 children.

Oklahoma City, OK – Attorney General Drew Edmondson today applauded a new federal law that bans flavored cigarettes from the market.

Effective today, as part of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the sale of cigarettes containing any characterizing flavors other than menthol will be illegal.

"This ban is an important step in the fight against youth smoking," Edmondson said. "State attorneys general across the nation have been pushing for this type of action for some time."

By Rich Fisher

By Associated Press

Miami, OK – OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) An Ottawa County prosecutor has filed 10 counts of negligent homicide against the tractor-trailer driver who triggered a deadly pile-up on the Will Rogers Turnpike. Donald Creed was behind the wheel of a rig that plowed into a line of stopped cars June 26. Ten people were killed.

Tulsa, OK – The University of Tulsa unveiled today the new Captain Cane mascot.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – State graded "C" for financial stability

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A national nonprofit group gives Oklahoma a grade of "C'' for the financial security of families in the state.

The Corporation for Enterprise Development in Washington says Oklahoma performs well in housing measures. But it is falling behind in financial assets and health care.

Tulsa, OK – On Saturday, September 26th at River Parks 41st Street Plaza, the Ozone Alert! Program will host a come-and-go End of Season event to celebrate the successful ozone season. The 19th Ozone Alert! Season officially ends with the Tulsa area staying off the Environmental Protection Agency's dirty air list. The end event will celebrate the choices that Tulsan's made all summer long have to keep our air healthy.

Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Sports Commission and the University of Tulsa today announced Tulsa's selection to host a 2011 NCAA First-Second Round Division I Men's Basketball tournament at the BOK Center.

The Tulsa Sports Commission and host partner, the University of Tulsa, submitted a bid in May and hosted a site visit in August. In a news release from the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee, the current chair, Dan Guerrero, director of athletics at UCLA, estimated approximately 70 cities submitted bids.

Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Sports Commission and the University of Tulsa today announced Tulsa's selection to host a 2011 NCAA First-Second Round Division I Men's Basketball tournament at the BOK Center.

The Tulsa Sports Commission and host partner, the University of Tulsa, submitted a bid in May and hosted a site visit in August. In a news release from the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee, the current chair, Dan Guerrero, director of athletics at UCLA, estimated approximately 70 cities submitted bids.

Tulsa, OK – City employees are rubbing their arms today. They got seasonal flu shots today from the Tulsa Fire Department.

Michael Baker is the acting chief for emergency medical services for the Fire Department. He says when the H-1-N-1 flu shots become available the department will help administer shots to the public.

The Tulsa Fire Department is partnering with the Tulsa Health Department.