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    SS district naming workshop tonight

    Sand Springs hopes to rebrand some of its most popular areas of the city by renaming them. Tonight residents will weigh in their thoughts at a district naming workshop.

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      Former Sandite competes in reality show

      Andrew Stroup, a Charles Page High School graduate, was selected as one of 10 contestants competing to be the next great innovator in Discovery’s newest series The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius.

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        Sand Springs herbal festival on Sat.

        Thousands of visitors are expected to come see the more than 100 vendors with herbs, perennials, natives and heirloom plans, along with herbal products, gardening supplies and folk art.

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      Driver, ODOT injured in accident on westbound Hwy 412

      Emergency crews and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are responding to an injury-collision at Hwy 412 and 129th W. Ave. near Sand Springs.

      Police: Couple brings 14-year-old along to steal $700 in merchandise from Sand…

      A Tulsa man and woman were arrested early Saturday morning for allegedly stealing nearly $700 in merchandise and bringing their children for the spree

      SSPD: Sand Springs Mazzio's Pizza worker cops to stealing thousands of dollars…

      An employee of a Sand Springs pizza parlor admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the business, according to police documents.

      Garfield Elementary raises money for new playground equipment through community…

      A Sand Springs school is looking to rebuild after an October fire destroyed its playground.

      Sand Springs informant-turned-runaway tased by police, arrested on 12 Tulsa…

      A Sand Springs man has been arrested on 12 Tulsa County warrants but may face further charges, after agreeing to be an informant for Sand Springs Police

      Sand Spring firefighters battle 2 fires

      Sand Springs firefighters battled two overnight fires early Sunday.

      Sand Springs high school student arrested for selling marijuana on school…

      According to the police report, an officer was called to Charles Page High School before noon Monday after the assistant principal received information that a

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      1. Thieves use stolen military FB profiles

        Thieves use stolen military FB profiles

        It's happening again and again. Identify thieves preying on patriotism, on those who want to show how much they support the troops.
         

      2. Avoid sticker shock when buying a car

        Avoid sticker shock when buying a car

        Expert information on how to avoid huge mark-ups when buying a vehicle and where to turn for help if a deal goes south.

      3. Victim of identity theft speaks

      4. Big hands helping little hands

      5. Utility work tears up front yard

        • IRS takes to social media

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          1. Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

            Mayoral ads: Do the claims ring true?

            For many voters, how they cast their ballot could hinge on the commercials current mayor Dewey Bartlett, former mayor Kathy Taylor and former city councilor Bill Christiansen are airing on television and radio.

            • Jail overcrowding could cost taxpayers

              Jail overcrowding could cost taxpayers

              For nearly a year the David L. Moss Correctional Facility, known to most as the Tulsa County Jail, has been overcapacity and violating the fire code.
               

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            • Secure your smartphone in 3 steps

            • Expanding toys pose safety risk for kids

              • Oklahoma's Pre-K now a model for nation

              Weird News


              1. Suspects' 911 pocket dial leads to jail

                Suspects' 911 pocket dial leads to jail

                 

                Some people call it pocket dialing. Others call it butt dialing. Either way, an air of California men face criminal charges after they accidentally called 911.

                 

              2. Man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail

                • Fleeing man begs to be pulled from river

                  • Woman spots her stolen car in drive-thru

                    • Deer smashes through PA bus windshield

                      Entertainment


                      1. 'The Office' ends its 8-year run

                        'The Office' ends its 8-year run

                        Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. lives on, but "The Office" has closed shop.

                        • VIDEO: Worst Facebook rant ever?

                          VIDEO: Worst Facebook rant ever?

                          We doubt there's an award for best social media blowup, but after restaurant-owning Scottsdale couple took to Facebook this week, maybe there should be.

                          • Swon Bros do it again, move to top 10

                            • Bill Hader announces 'SNL' departure