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Tulsa News

Juror Speaks Out After Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty To Rape A juror is speaking out after an admitted child rapist pleads guilty in the middle of his trial. Several jurors say they're angry Brandon Brixey allowed the now 10-year-old victim to testify in open court before he decided to stop the trial. Tulsa Man Stops Trial, Enters Guilty Plea Tulsa Mayor Doesn't Rule Out Hiring Sheriff's Deputies Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Tuesday he would consider hiring sheriff's deputies, at a lower cost than police officers, if the city can't afford more officers in the next budget year. Tulsa Police Arrest Man In Connection To MidFirst Bank Robbery Officers arrested Mark Gillispie for Monday's robbery at a MidFirst Bank. He is believed to be the same suspect who robbed an Arvest bank earlier this year. Brookside Businesses Get Boost In Economy Thanks To Elementary Students Dozens of Brookside businesses got a boost in the economy Tuesday night and they have a class of elementary school kids to thank for the extra customers. House Passes Firearms Freedom Act Tuesday There are no major gun or ammo manufacturers in Oklahoma right now. But in the past week, both the House and Senate have passed bills to make guns made here immune from federal regulations. But is this even legal?

Oklahoma City News

Man Sets Metro Mother On Fire An Oklahoma City woman is in a local hospital with third-degree burns to nearly half of her body. Weather Service Says Tornado EF2 National Weather Service meteorologists say a tornado that destroyed four homes and damaged three more Monday in eastern Roger Mills County was an EF2. Photos Of Tornado Damage In Hammon Photos taken by Sky5 and Eyewitness News 5 of tornado damage in the town of Hammon, Okla. SW OKC Kidnapping Attempt Reported Police are investigating an abduction attempt in southwest Oklahoma City. Lawmakers Condemn Attack On Principal Three state lawmakers and several community leaders condemned an attack on an Oklahoma City principal and offered a reward for information leading to the conviction of his assailant.

Kansas City News

Jeep Driver In Chase Was Nearly Impaled The driver who caused a high-speed police chase through Kansas City escaped death by inches. 3 Hurt In Crossover Crash On Hwy. 71 Three people were injured in a crossover crash involving a semi-trailer on Highway 71 near Belton. Driver Finds Accelerator Problem On Prius A Lenexa man is wondering if he's found another accelerator problem on his new Toyota Prius. Car Chases Can't Outrun Helicopters Authorities say that on Monday, 39-year-old Jeffery Haywood led police on a chase through Kansas City. KC Hospital Part Of Stroke Prevention Study Results of a clinical trial involving stroke prevention were recently released, showing the effectiveness of a less invasive procedure.

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Saint Louis News

Thermadyne sees Q4 loss, posts ’09 profit Thermadyne Holdings Corp . reported a loss of $681,000 in the fourth quarter, as net sales fell 14 percent and the company said it felt the impact of manufacturing inefficiencies from rapid reduction ... Excerpts from recent Missouri editorials (AP) ? St. Louis Post-Dispatch. March 8, 2010. Missouri ranks near bottom in spending on public health Missouri spends fewer state dollars on public health than all but one state, according to... Jim Thomas on Atogwe, draft, free agents & more : So does the signing of Feeley mean the Rams are taking Bradford with the first pick? If Feeley is #2, that means Null is #3, as its highly unlikely he would be cut so soon. The Rams need a quarterba... Middle East terror link "hinted" at in recent federal cases with St. Louis ties -- Another grocery store owner appeared before a federal judge for sentencing Tuesday, and received another relatively light sentence. Nael Abdeljabbar admitted to selling contraband cigarettes and w... Wentzville mom shocked to get $3,000 bill for son's flu shots -- Thousands of parents lined up to have their children vaccinated for the seasonal and H1N1 flu this winter. Most got the vaccines for free. So imagine one mother's surprise when she received a bill ...

Dallas News

New Study Looks At Aging & Sexual Activity The speed limit on some highways may be 55, but it's not the age limit when it comes to sex. A new study, published by the British Medical Journal, shows men and women can have healthy sexual relationships well past the age of 55. Former Rockwall County D.A. Sumrow Out On Parole Former Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow was sentenced to sit behind bars for 15 years but has been released on parole after serving just 20 months in jail. Will The Barnett Shale Air Quality Review Be Fair? There's more controversy over gas drilling in the Barnett Shale. The Fort Worth City Council appointed a committee Tuesday to oversee an independent study on air quality surrounding drilling sites, but not everyone thinks the committee will make a fair assessment. Video Chat Website Opens Door To 'Stranger Danger' CBS 11 News previously reported that the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued a warning to parents about a new video chat website called "Chatroulette". CBS 11 News is taking a closer look at the controversial social networking website that's becoming increasingly popular. Council Hears Residents' Concern Over Water Plant Many residents who live along Mary's Creek in West Fort Worth arevoicing their opinion about a new wastewater management plant that wouldbe built near their homes at Tuesday night's City Council meeting.

Austin News

APD Chief Art Acevedo applies for Dallas police chief Austin Police Cpl. Scott Perry confirms that APD Chief Art Acevedo has applied for the job as Dallas chief of police, but said there is no other information available at this time. $11 billion budget shortfall projected for Texas The budget shortfall is a result of several factors, including lower-than-expected sales tax receipts. Guard testifies Gobert developed plot to escape Tasha Lass, the guard who testified last week that she gave Milton Gobert a cell phone, told the jury she felt guilty for helping him, and that her conscience was forcing her to testify again. Gobert was convicted of capital murder last Tuesday for the 2003 stabbing death of 30-year-old Mel Cotton. Local authorities release results of drug investigation Central Texas law enforcement agencies are reporting the results of a Mexican-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering investigation. New Austin bishop inspires Houston churchgoers About 150 people traveled to Round Rock from Houston Monday morning, all to show their support for Bishop Joe S. Vasquez.