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Grove middle school locked down
The campus of Grove Middle School in far northeastern Oklahoma was locked down today because of reports a student brought a gun to school.
Former student drops ORU regents from lawsuit
A former Oral Roberts University student has dropped the school's regents from his lawsuit against the school and its former president.
Report: Enrollment steady despite tuition hikes
Recent increases in tuition and fees at Oklahoma's colleges and universities has had no significant impact on enrollment patterns over the last year, according to a new report.
MySpace boasting leads to tax woes for partiers
A group of college students who boasted about their keg parties on a social networking site fought with state tax officials at a hearing over taxes the state says the group owes.
NBA arrival prompt's growth in OKC's Bricktown
An NBA team in Oklahoma City is credited with drawing a new wave of restaurants and bars to the Bricktown entertainment district.
New study reveals 1 in 5 young adults has a mental disorder
Surprising number of young adults suffer from mental problems
High school dropout bill filed
State Sen. Kenneth Corn plans to file legislation prohibiting students under the age of 18 from dropping out of school.
Henry sees Obama as friend to states
Gov. Brad Henry says he's impressed with President Barack Obama's grasp of state issues and willingness to work with governors on their problems.
Pickens: New administration needs energy plan
Billionaire energy magnate Boone Pickens said Tuesday that he expects the incoming presidential administration of Barack Obama will have an energy plan that will include renewable resources like wind and solar power.
Turnover rate of DHS case workers slows
The turnover rate of child welfare workers at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is slowing, but officials with the agency say the rate is still too high.


You can send holiday greetings to military members
Some of our viewers want to make sure military members know they're appreciated during the holidays
Is filing bankruptcy the right decision for you?
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Information on a chemical PSO is using to keep trees away from power lines. How PSO says it will cut down on future power outages without cutting trees.
A viewer turned to the 2NEWS Problem Solvers after receiving a flyer from PSO Video Video
The holiday spirit of volunteerism
More folks want to volunteer this holiday season
BBB Changes Its Business Ratings to A+ Through F Letter-Grade Scale
Ratings make it easier for consumers to find trustworthy businesses Video Video
Custom Rock Pools
Uniting your pool with the natural landscape and features of your home takes careful planning. In addition to building traditional pools, many designers like to create what's known as a 'negative edge effect'.
How much do systems cost?
Treatment systems for the home can vary widely in price, ranging from $25 for faucet-mounted carbon filters, to several thousand dollars for a top-of-the-line ion-exchange water softener.
Painting the interior of your home
Painting a room is a fairly simple procedure. As a rule, the walls are painted with a flat latex, while the trim is done in a semigloss latex or alkyd (AL-kid) enamel.
Is my thermostat working properly?
Home thermostats are temperature-sensitive switches that control a furnace or air conditioner. Many thermostats can be inaccurate by just a few degrees, but unless there is a noticeable problem, only a costly procedure can determine the proper temperature reading you should have in your home.
Tools for electrical repair
You probably already have many of the tools needed for electrical repairs. A selection of screwdrivers, a hammer, long-nose and slip-joint pliers, a utility knife, a tape measure, and a nut driver are all common household tools.
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