TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ There's a new federal judge in Tulsa. The longtime lawyer John Dowdell took an oath Friday that made him the newest district judge with the Tulsa-based Northern District of Oklahoma federal court.
Dowdell filled a vacancy on the bench that had existed for about three years. Dowdell's interest in the job was sparked in 2008 when he learned U.S. District Judge Terence Kern was considering shifting to senior status - or partially retiring - at some point after that year's presidential election.
President Barack Obama nominated Dowdell for the judicial post this February, but the Senate didn't confirm his nomination until December 11th.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:46:52 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Television footage shows flattened buildings and fires after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area. Video showed homes and buildings in Moore, Okla., were reduced
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. At least 51 people were reported killed.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:50:29 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is assuring Oklahoma's governor that the Obama administration will provide all possible help to the state after a massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:20:15 GMT
FORT SILL Okla_ Families at Fort Sill have a whole lot to look forward to with the opening of a new community center. It's the first of three centers to be opened on post. The long-awaited final product
Families at Fort Sill have a whole lot to look forward to with the opening of a new community center.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:25 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ An Oklahoma group is hoping second time is the charm for a petition. They hope they can drive voters in Oklahoma to decide whether to have wine sold in grocery stores. The plan is promoted
An Oklahoma group is hoping second time is the charm for a petition. They hope they can drive voters in Oklahoma to decide whether to have wine sold in grocery stores.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:22 GMT
ALTUS Okla_ Altus' Chief of Operations, Robert Stephenson has resigned. He said he was tired of being called "a liar". In a recording of his resignation announcement from last Thursday that 7News was able
Altus' Chief of Operations, Robert Stephenson has resigned.
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