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Senators say they weren't involved in prison contract negotiations despite DOC claim
Although Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe told members of the corrections board last week that several state lawmakers were part of the team that helped negotiate a new contract with the GEO Group, at least two of those lawmakers said they had no knowledge of any meetings and were not involved in any negotiations with the GEO Group. ...
Dozens of new legislation take effect on July 1
On May 22, 2024, House Speaker Charles McCall bid farewell to his colleagues in the state Legislature with a heartfelt speech on the House floor. After serving for 12 years, the R-Atoka representative is now term-limited. The occasion was captured in a photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel of Oklahoma Voice. Governor...
Young Oklahoman leaves behind a legacy of understanding, joy
If you think of a spokesperson, it’s hard not to hear a voice. After all, it’s right there in the word itself: spoke, the past tense of “to speak.” But every once in a while, there’s someone who becomes a spokesperson without ever saying a word. That was Sam Weyrich. ...
OU's SEC move decades in the making
🌞 Temperature check: Today's heat could be record-setting with a high of 103, low of 79, according to AccuWeather; a heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. 📅 Today in History: In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law in a nationally televised event at the White House. Inheriting the call from former President John F. Kennedy to enact sweeping civil rights reform, the landmark legislation prohibited racial discrimination in public places, businesses, education and employment.
Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Oklahoma County Election Board alternate is suing the Oklahoma State Election Board after it alleged she made false claims. Jenni White was fired from her alternate position on the Oklahoma County Election Board in February after questioning the absentee ballot counting process. Former member Cheryl Williams was also removed. In […] The post Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Comanche Nation Casino Brings Back Blackjack
Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Oklahoma, has expanded its gaming inventory of more than 800 entertainment options with the return of Blackjack. Comanche Nation Casino patrons were requesting the return of Blackjack. The casino’s Blackjack tables will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. CT and...
New bills spell bright future for industry in Blackwell ; rural communities
Two bills that rethink the way Oklahoma approaches and executes economic development were signed into law earlier this month, changing the way that rural Oklahoma can benefit from business opportunities in the state. SB 1447 creates two divisions within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce: one focused on. community development and...
Kiowa Happenings: Chairman SpottedBird discusses inaugural art show, Gourd Celebration
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird joined 7News for another edition of Kiowa Happenings. During the interview, SpottedBird discussed his appointment to a committee with the Secretary of the Interior, the Annual Gourd Celebration, the inaugural art show for the Kiowa Tribe and more!. You can hear more by...
Win Free School Supplies and Other Cool Prizes During Pick-A-Pack
Townsquare Media Lawton and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will be giving away FREE school supplies in backpacks, plus other cool prizes, during Pick-A-Pack!. Local radio stations KLAW 101, Z94, 107.3 PopCrush and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will giveaway 20 backpacks filled with school supplies, plus other cool prizes.
Shopping carts ‘an after-effect’ of homelessness in Lawton
LAWTON – Abandoned shopping carts were discussed at length recently during the first meeting of the Homeless Action Committee, because the carts are “an after-effect of homelessness,” City Councilman Kelly Harris said. Harris mentioned a location in his Ward 2 where 18 shopping carts were parked in...
Parks Jones Realtors: 1,542 homes sold in last 12 months
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We have this week’s Real Estate Market Numbers, courtesy of Parks Jones Realtors. According to Parks Jones, there are 385 homes currently listed for sale in Lawton with an average asking price of just under $235,000. They’ve also been on the market for an average...
Elgin brewery hosts free VA claims assistance every month on first Tuesday
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin is hosting a free Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance night for veterans on Tuesday. Specifically, the brewery is hosting this event every first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. The brewery says whether a veteran needs help with...
AAA, TSA Warns Of Heavy Traffic For Fourth Of July Travels
Millions of Americans across the country will be traveling for the Fourth of July holiday. Tulsa International Airport is encouraging all travelers to arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight. TSA said workers screened more than 11 million people just last week alone, and that number is expected to...
Retail expansion in the works again where Academy Sports backed out
The Bartlesville Development Authority (BDA) is injecting new life into revitalizing a long-dormant development project in town. On Monday, the BDA board voted to execute a purchase contract and provide $95,000 in non-refundable earnest money for approximately 15.52 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Adams Boulevard and Lake Village Trail, also known as Silver Lake Village Phase II.
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