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Could problems with new Oklahoma-bound Air Force tanker be over?
JUL 14, 2016 - Aviation Week is reporting that the KC-46 Pegasus passed a crucial flight test this week → Read More
Writer's Room Podcast
JUL 14, 2016 - In this episode of Writer's Room, Enterprise Editor Phil O'Connor and reporters Silas Allen and Darla Slipke discuss their yearlong project on Oklahoma City's unsolved homicides. Look for the story soon in The Oklahoman. → Read More
Pentagon wants 'consideration' for delays in Oklahoma-bound tanker
Defense News is reporting that the Pentagon is seeking "consideration from Boeing due to delays in delivery of the the KC-46 Pegasus, the Air Force's next-generation aerial tanker. Altus Air Force Base will serve as a training site for crews of the new aircraft, while Tinker Air Force Base will provide maintenance once the plane is operational. → Read More
Writer's Room Podcast
MAY 12, 2016 - Enterprise Editor Phil O'Connor and reporter Adam Kemp discuss the reporting process of Kemp's upcoming series "Hunting Holtzclaw." Look for it soon in The Oklahoman. → Read More
Oklahoma-bound tanker completes key flight test
A new generation tanker aircraft expected to play a key role in securing the future of Oklahoma's two major U.S. Air Force installations passed a key flight test Sunday, completing its first aerial refueling, according to Aviation Week. The exchange between the KC-46 Pegasus and an F-16C Fighting Falcon from Edwards Air Force Base in California took place over the shores of southern Washington… → Read More
Update on problem-plauged Air Force plane headed for Oklahoma
A report in Aviation Week includes a comprehensive assessment of the problem-plagued KC-46, the next-generation aerial refueler now in development by Boeing and scheduled to be based and maintained in Oklahoma once combat ready. The Pegasus will be serviced at Tinker Air Force Base and flight crews for the new plane will train at Altus Air Force new KC-46 Base. Boeing is scheduled to deliver the… → Read More
Oklahoma-bound Air Force tanker passes key flight test
The U.S. Air Force's new Oklahoma-bound aerial refueling tanker is headed on to the next round of flight tests, after gaining initial airworthiness certification for the aircraft outfitted with its wing-mounted pods and centerline refueling boom, according to Aviation Week. Initial airworthiness testing of the fuel dock was completed Nov. 12 on the first KC-46's 20th flight, the publication… → Read More
4th GOP debate stage lineup set
The numbers are in and the staging is set for Tuesday's Republican presidential debates from Milwaukee hosted by the Fox Business Network and the Wall Street Journal. Here's how the candidates will line up. The main debate stage from left to right: Ohio Gov. John Kasich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Business mogul Donald Trump, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, Texas… → Read More
Past-due taxes rolling in
Oklahoman business reporter Brianna Bailey took a look at a state amnesty program for those owing past-due taxes and found the money flowing in. To get the full story right now, subscribers can log in to Oklahoman.com here. https://magic.piktochart. → Read More
Stage lineup for tonight's GOP debate
Billionaire business mogul Donald Trump will again command center stage during tonight's GOP debate being hosted by CNBC. To Trump's right will be Florida Sen. Marco Rubio,... → Read More
Children injured in OSU homecoming crash released from hospital
The three remaining children hospitalized at the The Children's Hospital at the OU Medical Center following Saturday's crash at the Oklahoma State University homecoming parade... → Read More
Oklahoman killed in ISIS raid was leading Delta Force Team
A soldier from Roland killed Thursday during an attempt to rescue hostages held by the Islamic militant group, ISIS, was leading the raid, according to a report today by Military.com Army... → Read More
Updates on OSU homecoming victims
Six patients _ three adults and three children _ remained hospitalized at OU Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital Monday morning after Saturday morning’s incident in... → Read More
Court hearing scheduled for OSU homecoming crash driver
Adacia Avery Chambers, the 25-year-old Stillwater woman accused of crashing her car into a crowd at Saturday's Oklahoma State University homecoming parade, is scheduled to be... → Read More
OSU President issues new statement Sunday morning.
Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis issued a new statement today about the crash at Saturday's homecoming parade that killed four and injured dozens. "As we... → Read More
Names of those killed and injured in Saturday's homecoming crash
Stillwater Police have released the names of the three of the people killed when an alleged drunk driver rammed her car into a a crowd during Oklahoma State University's homecoming... → Read More
Homecoming crash driver expected in court Monday
Stillwater Police announced that the first court appearance for the alleged drunk driver of a car that plowed into a crowd Saturday at Oklahoma State University's homecoming parade... → Read More
What we learned from the press conference
About 10:30 a.m., a 2014 Hyundai Elantra driving southbound on N. Main Street in Stillwater first struck an unmanned police motorcycle before plowing into a crowd gathered for the... → Read More
Hotline for patient names established
The Stillwater Police Department has established a clearing house for patient names as they become available. Family members searching for loved ones whom they cannot contact otherwise need to call (405) 372-4171. → Read More
Fourth person, age 2, dies from OSU homecoming crash injuries
Stillwater police are confirming that a fourth person, a two-year-old girl, has died from injuries sustained when an alleged drunken driver plowed in to a crowd that gathered Saturday... → Read More