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Ex-convict admits kicking two Yale police officers
(Stillwater, Okla.) — An ex-convict, who admitted kicking two Yale police officers, has been given two concurrent one-year jail terms as part of a plea agreement with the prosecution that was approved in court last week by Payne County Associate District Judge Michael Kulling. Jimmy Lee Neely Jr., 41,...
Raid Leads To Arrests At Oklahoma Marijuana Trafficking Operation
Two people have been arrested after a raid at a large marijuana grow operation in Ardmore. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says state and local law enforcement authorities served the search as part of an ongoing investigation into out-of-state black market marijuana trafficking. “During the investigation, OBN Agents identified people...
Deer Creek, Yukon latest to refuse Ryan Walters' order to add Bible to curriculum
Two more large Oklahoma school districts, Deer Creek and Yukon, have joined a growing number that have declined to change their curriculum despite state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters' directive that the Bible be taught in every classroom. Those two districts have joined at least four others — Norman Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, Stillwater Public Schools and Bixby Public Schools — in lining up against Walters' directive. ...
Green Country Temps Begin Warming As Storm System Nears
Expect a gradual rise in both temperature and humidity for the next few days. The heat index is expected to reach the mid-90s this afternoon, under mostly sunny skies and a continuation of relatively light winds with variable in direction. There's a slight chance of a few isolated showers and...
Oklahoma congressman calls for change after visiting site of attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen demanded change after visiting the location of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. As a House committee grilled the director of the Secret Service on Monday, Brecheen and other members of Congress visited the site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. "There were so...
Oklahoma Democrats now looking at potential candidates for vice president's post
Sunday's announcement that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection launched a flurry of speculation, quips from political pundits and, not unexpectedly, a second campaign ― one about who would join Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic candidate, at the top of the ticket. Following Biden's exit from the campaign and his subsequent endorsement of Harris for president, the discussion shifted to who would become Harris' running mate. With the Democrats' national convention just weeks away, the party's...
Another blow for Oklahoma's anti-ESG law
(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's law banning companies that discriminate against the oil and gas industry remains on hold after a judge issued a continuing injunction. The law was passed by the legislature in 2022. Don Keenan, a retired state employee who served on several boards, including the Oklahoma Public Employees and Justice and Judges and Retirement Board, challenged the law in court. Oklahoma District Court Judge Sheila D. Stinson...
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Cheer Tryouts Set for August 17
LANGSTON - Langston University head cheerleading coach Deonne King has announced the upcoming date of August 17, 2024 for the 2024-25 cheerleading tryouts. Tryouts will take place on the campus of Langston University on August 17, 2024. Please review all of the necessary links prior to submitting your information. The information below includes the full tryout itinerary, a self-evaluation form and link to the $50 non-refundable deposit. Candidates must fill out all of the appropriate forms and pay the tryout prior to participating.
New mural unveiled at Oklahoma Territorial Museum
A stunning new mural, painted by Bob Palmer of Palmer Studios, has been unveiled at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum. The mural will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. with the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, at 406 E Oklahoma Ave.
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The Pawnee Nation Tribal Court has the following open positions, each position is given a stipend per court day and is responsible for carrying out faithfully the duties of the Tribal Court office to the best of their abilities:. One (1) Public Defender position. The Public Defender is primarily responsible...
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