‘At odds’ OKC City Council receives police policy recommendations
The OKC City Council voted 8-1 today to receive 39 police policy recommendations from 21CP Solutions, a consulting firm hired to collect input from...
Another $2.7 billion in utility bonds crawl toward reality
While they wait on the state Supreme Court to make decisions regarding $800 million in OG&E ratepayer debt securitization bonds, the Oklahoma Development Finance...
With lawsuit pending, bill proposes protecting controversial method of handling elephants
One of the more niche bills before the Oklahoma Legislature this session may be HB 3281, which seeks to ensure that certain controversial elephant-handling...
Tribal leaders expect economic boost from expanded Buy Indian Act
WASHINGTON — Oklahoma tribes hope an update to a century-old law will spur tribal economies and create a uniform approach to contracting procedures.
The Buy...
Police: Okmulgee Mayor Richard Larabee accused of embezzlement
(Update: On Feb. 23, 2023, former Okmulgee Mayor Richard Larabee was charged with two counts of felony embezzlement. The charges accuse him of "fraudulently...
Why U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe announced retirement before March 1
(Update: This article and its headline were updated at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, to reflect the official announcement that Sen. Jim Inhofe will...
Jail CEO Greg Williams maintains employment support after voicemail flap
Amid controversy surrounding a hot-mic moment and a spate of deaths at the Oklahoma County Jail, CEO Greg Williams still enjoys support among jail...
OSBI seeks more agents for ‘overwhelming’ online child predator problem
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is seeking an additional $3 million from the Oklahoma Legislature this session specifically to hire and equip 25...
State savings accounts rise, huge turnpike plan unveiled
During today's meeting of the State Board of Equalization, Gov. Kevin Stitt smiled when a budget analyst noted that Oklahoma is estimated to start...
Muscogee Nation: End of Hughes County cross-deputization risks public safety
In responding to a letter from Hughes County Sheriff Marcia Maxwell stating that she was ending the county and the tribe's cross-deputization agreement, Muscogee...
