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The Creative Minds of Oklahoma – Laura Hughes

James "Bubba" Meeks — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:52:13 +0000

The Creative Minds of Oklahoma is a new weekly feature that will tell the story of people around Oklahoma and their contributions to art, music, film, dance and literature. Writers have the ability to turn what is fantasy and create a living breathing world that teleports the reader into a grand adventure. They are able [...]

Those Three Little Words I Love to Hear – "Let's Go Racing!"

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:17:28 +0000

I have it admit it, I am a racing chic! I love the dirt from the Dirt Track, the roar from the ‘Big Boys’ of Nascar, and just about everything in between. My Dad and brother were both racers at the Lawton Speedway, so I am most familiar with that track. Owned and operated by [...]

What Does it Take to be a Rodeo Queen? [PICTURES]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:17:18 +0000

The 74th Annual Lawton Rangers Rodeo begins tonight at the L. O. Ranch Arena. A bittersweet weekend for 2011-2012 Rodeo Queen, Karyn Ortega, as her reign comes to an end. Karyn and her mom stopped by the KLAW Studio today to do what she has been doing for the entire last year; promoting the Lawton Rangers. [...]

Pinterest Makes Me Hungry

Nancy Mace — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:41:44 +0000

I love to check out Pinterest. My problem with surfing Pinterest, I either want to get married again or I want to eat. I like to check Pinterest to find fun and easy recipes to make. I know, I don’t cook but if I can find an easy recipe I’ll try it. I found one [...]

Nancy Mace Talks About the Horse Neville Bardos and His Touching Story [VIDEO]

Nancy Mace — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:27 +0000

Last night on Rock Center with Brian Williams, Harry Smith reported on a horse by the name of Neville Bardos. Neville was destined for slaughter as he did not make it as a race horse. But lucky for Nev (as he is called in the barn) Boyd Martin came along and bought him for $799.99 at the county fair. Now the two of them are destined for the Olympics in one of the most grueling equestrian events - The Three Day Event - the equivalent of a triathlon for horse and rider!

KLAW's Nancy Mace Shares Her Favorite Top 5 Things That Make Her Smile [PHOTOS]

Nancy Mace — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:34:40 +0000

Today is a sad day for me and I know that things happen in our lives that make us sad or blue. If I'm feeling a little sad I try to think of things that make me happy. Check out my Top 5 things that make me happy! Nancy Mace My dogs Tooter and Rowdy [...]

Mountain Metro AmBucs Hosts the 'Trykes N Treads' Car Show This Weekend [VIDEO]

Nancy Mace — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:22:35 +0000

Mountain Metro AmBucs is hosting the first ever Trykes n Treads Car Show at the Great Plains coliseum April 21st and 22nd. This is a Mountain Metro AMBUCS fundraising event, and everyone is welcome to come! Come show off your ride or come see all the vehicles and vendors, this show promises to have something [...]

KLAW's Nancy Mace Reviews Her Favorite Photography Apps! [PHOTOS]

Nancy Mace — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:56:57 +0000

I am not a professional photographer, but with the digital world booming and all the free apps out there, it makes it easier to take beautiful pictures. Even if you are not a photographer you and I can still have fun and create pin-worthy prints! Here are my all time favorite photo apps that are really easy to use!

April is Lawn and Garden Month- Useful Tips on Proper Ways to Care for Your Lawn

Nancy Mace — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:36:56 +0000

Did you know that April is lawn and garden month? The drought last year has wreak havoc on a lot of lawns and trees this year. I'm noticing more and more weeds and dead lawns. We've lost some large trees because of last years drought. David and I feel like we are fighting a losing battle with our lawn. So, what can you do to get or keep that beautiful lawn this year?

Useful Tips on How to Feed & Attract Hummingbirds!

Nancy Mace — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:15:13 +0000

If you haven’t already, now is the time to hang the hummingbird feeders. According to the Oklahoma Department Of Wildlife Conservation, hummers are seen beginning in early April. I have two hummingbird feeders on my front porch and it’s fun to watch them fly to the feeders and then chirp and squeal and chase each [...]

New Guinness World Record For Paper Airplane Toss- Steve Kelly in his Own Words

Steve Kelly — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:44:46 +0000

I think we all remember back to our childhood when we tossed paper airplanes and tried to make them fly as far as we could and recently this was taken to extremes and and it ended in a new world record. We all know the airplanes are kept in hangars and without a doubt are [...]

Virtual Car Show – Week 5 Competition

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:34:46 +0000

Congratulations to our Week 4 Winner! Jerry Williams

Jerry Williams won the fourth week of our Virtual Car Show! Jerry submitted his 1969 Chevy Chevelle. Jerry said: "I bought this car in 1986 it was a beater. Over the years I, with the help of a few people, have restored this car to what it is now."

Virtual Car Show – Week 4 Competition

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:03:36 +0000

Congratulations to our Week 3 Winner! Bob Caillet

Bob Caillet won the third week of our Virtual Car Show! Bob submitted his 1941 Chevy. Bob said: "This is an old Ohio car that has seen it's share of snow, ice and salt. I brought it to Oklahoma in 2000 and gave her a new look." Very nice! What color would you call that? Candy Apple Red?

Virtual Car Show – Week 3 Competition

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:52:18 +0000

Here are the competitors for week #3. Vote for your favorite buy clicking in the circle next to your favorite. The one with the most votes by midnight on Sunday February 12th wins

Virtual Car Show – Week 2 Competition

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:24:41 +0000

Here are the competitors for week #2. Vote for your favorite buy clicking in the circle next to your favorite. The one with the most votes by midnight on Sunday February 12th wins

Virtual Car Show – Week 1 Competition

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:09:52 +0000

It's Time to Vote!
Here are the competitors for week #1. Vote for your favorite buy clicking in the circle next to your favorite. The one with the most votes by midnight on Sunday February 5th wins two $50 gift certificates from All Star Automotive and moves on to Best in Show the week of March 5th

Florida Woman Shows How Excited She Is for Best Buy's Black Friday Sale [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:59:10 +0000

Some stores have made headlines this week for opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving night instead of the following day, but for one young Florida woman, even that’s not early enough.

Taxidermist Chuck Testa Gets an Auto-Tune Remix [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:03:16 +0000

For a glorious week in September, taxidermy whiz Chuck Testa ruled the Internet. Now, it’s finally time for Auto-Tune the News to revisit Testa-mania in this video remix tribute. Sing along with Testa below. How does it compare to the original? Watch below. [via Viral Viral Videos] Read Original: Taxidermist Chuck Testa Gets an Auto-Tune Remix [...]

Real Time Footage of Eagle Colliding With Paraglider Is a Must-See [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:21:41 +0000

There’s nothing like an eagle entangling itself in your parachute to turn a relaxing paragliding session over the Himalayas into a heart-pounding plunge to the ground. Fortunately for the Russian paraglider in this video, his reserve chute deployed without a hitch. But that didn’t stop the glider and the eagle from having to make a [...]

Woman's Clown Obsession Becomes Guinness World Record [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:52:01 +0000

Ortrud from Germany has the world’s largest collection of clown-related items totaling 2,053, a hobby that’s made her a Guinness title holder and perhaps one of he creepiest people ever. Her collecting was inspired by a “jigsaw” of a clown she made during her alcoholism treatment 15 years ago. Now, the German woman has moved [...]