http://www.normantranscript.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307113011.html http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307113011.html BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (AP) -- The director of the non-profit organization Junior Achievement of Oklahoma has been arrested for child pornography.Police in Broken Arrow say 54-year-old Greg Boyd of Broken Arrow was arrested Saturday and his personal computer taken by officers acting on a tip from a confidential informant. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307075008.html http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307075008.html Oklahoma City fire investigators say a fast-moving fire that swept through an apartment building and killed three people was intentionally set.A release from the fire chief's office says investigators have determined the Tuesday morning fire was set. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:27 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011536 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011536 An investigation requested by Cleveland County District Attorney Greg Mashburn to determine whether the Norman City Council violated the state's Open Meeting Act during a June 9 executive session is still ongoing, a spokesman with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Monday. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:28 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011537 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011537 The University of Oklahoma could add a new building to its list of academic brick and mortar. Along with Dale Hall and Sarkeys Energy Center, students would expand their view of the world in a renovated monastery. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:08:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011530 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011530 The Cleveland County Election Board has begun moving out of its downtown Norman offices and should open at its new digs, 614 E. Robinson St., by Nov. 10, a CCEB spokeswoman said Monday.Anette Pretty, assistant executive secretary of CCEB, said the board has been at its current location, 122 S. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:26 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011532 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011532 When freshmen start college after high school, they often are confronted with a major life change. No longer micromanaged by teachers or scheduled by their parents, they experience a new sense of freedom. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:29 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011539 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011539 The Norman City Council will consider acceptance data and maps included in the Storm Water Master Plan and the certain principles outlined in the Greenway Master Plan 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Municipal Building, City Council Chambers, 201 W. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:29 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011538 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011538 Governor Brad Henry has appointed Chuck Roberts of Norman to serve on the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council.Also appointed were Eric Dysart of Oklahoma City, Lisa Copeland of Kingfisher, Trevin Lawson of Goodwell and Donny McCullouch of Duncan. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:27 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011535 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011535 Norman High School student congress members are gearing up to host their state convention this weekend.The 69th annual Oklahoma Association of Student Councils convention will be Saturday through Monday in Norman. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:31 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011543 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011543 A Norman man has been accused of burglarizing a Moore residence and assaulting a woman with a knife, according to court documents.Cleveland County prosecutors charged Clinton Mel Pearce, 26, Norman, on Friday with first-degree burglary and assault and battery with a deadly weapon, according to court papers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:30 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011541 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011541 The Norman Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged an apartment unit Sunday morning.Norman Assistant Fire Chief Mike Wilson said the fire was reported at 1:53 a.m. Sunday at 515 E. Alameda St. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:30 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011542 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011542 The following felonies were filed in Cleveland County District Court:· Justin Andrew Rhodes, 27, Oklahoma City, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol;· Karen Lynn Robertson, 61, Moore, driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol;· Jacob Nickolas William Ramon, 18, Norman, knowingly concealing stolen property;· Clinton Mel Pearce, 26, Norman, first-degree burglary and assault and battery with a deadly weapon;· Rickie Lynn McDaniel, 39, Lexington, grand larceny in house;· Bryan Charles Lovern, 18, Midwest City, second-degree burglary, knowingly concealing stolen property and possess firearm during commission of a felony;· Linda Sue Helms, 35, Oklahoma City, four counts of uttering counterfeit instrument. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:15:24 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011529 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_307011529 Forfeited property collected by the sheriff's office that is subject to public sale will be auctioned on Property Room.com Inc. County commissioners approved the contract at Monday's meeting.Weapons are not part of the agreement and will not be sold on the Web site. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:59:00 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_306025329 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_306025329 After meeting with officials of both state-run and privately run prisons in Oklahoma, state Rep. Randy Terrill said last week it appears budget cuts are being administered "in a way designed to maintain public safety. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:53:31 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_306025337 http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_306025337 OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Department of Defense says an Air Force civilian from Oklahoma has died in Afghanistan.The Defense Department identified the civilian as Frank R. Walker, 66, of Oklahoma City. It says Walker died of noncombat related medical causes on Wednesday at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.