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By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Candidates file for public office

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Candidates for public office are filing paperwork at the state Capitol to run for congressional, legislative and statewide seats in this year's elections.

Filing began at 8 a.m. Monday and continues until Wednesday. The primary election is scheduled July 27 and the general election is set for Nov. 2.

By Denise Brewer

Tulsa, OK – Hear a recap of Monday morning's Top Local Stories:

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Okla. prosecutor investigating several legislators

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A published report says an Oklahoma County prosecutor is investigating whether a deal was made to create a state job at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for a senator in exchange for her agreeing not to seek re-election.

By KWGS News

Grove, OK – A double fatality incident was reported on 06-06-2010 at approximately 0858
hours on county road 252 approximately 8/10ths of a mile North Grove of in
Delaware County.

Vehicle one: 1999 Polaris 500 ATV driven by Tonya Joe Cochran 49 yoa white
female address Grove. Pronounced dead at the scene by Grove EMS and
transported to Worley Funeral Home.

By KWGS News

Okmulgee, OK – MEDIA RELEASE

OKMULGEE COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE

315 W. 8TH ST, STE 102

OKMULGEE, OK 74447

918/756-4311 MAIN

918/758-1208 FAX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 6, 2010

RE: Henryetta businessman murdered in his home.

By KWGS News

Tulsa, OK – A grand jury is seated to look into the Skiatook School District's spending habits. The jury was seated yesterday by Presiding District Court Judge Thomas Thornburgh. The jury consists of four men and eight women.

The jury's hearings will be behind closed doors. They will look into a state auditor's report that shows the district wasted $750,000 on over prices supplies and alarm systems. The school board has accepted the resignation of then superintendent Gary Johnson.

By KWGS News

Talala, OK – A semi overturned early Saturday on a stretch of Highway 169, one mile north of Talala in Rogers County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the truck was carrying hazardous chemcials and the area around the accident has been sealed off until the spill is contained and the wreckage removed. The OHP says that is expected to take most of Saturday morning.

Northbound travelers are being urged to take Highway 20 to U.S. 75, then north of 75 to Bartesville. Take Highway 60 east back to 169.

By Associated Press

Tulsa, OK – TULSA, Okla. (AP) A Tulsa County judge has appointed the public defender's office to represent three young men charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a barbecue restaurant employee. Special Judge David Youll yesterday set a July 14 preliminary hearing for 19-year-olds Isaiah Peevy and Deonte Marshall and 18-year-old D'Andre Finnie. The three are accused in the death of Howard Stoddard, a cook who was fatally shot May 20 at the Rib Crib in Tulsa.

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By John Durkee

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By Associated Press

Catoosa, OK – OHP: Catoosa officer's car hits, kills pedestrian

CATOOSA, Okla. (AP) Authorities say a woman has died after she was struck by a Catoosa police officer's car while walking in the middle of the road.

The accident happened about 5:15 a.m. Friday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the officer was traveling eastbound on a city street when his car crested a hill and he saw a couple walking in the roadway.

Authorities say the officer swerved to miss the couple but hit the woman, who died at the scene.