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Oklahoma Governor commutes 147 drug possession sentences - February 09, 2020
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted the sentences of 147 people imprisoned for simple drug possession charges that would not be felonies if brought today. The Oklahoman reports that Stitt signed...
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State House OKs bill to suspend doctor licenses over abortion - February 08, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma House has approved a bill that would suspend the medical license of any doctors who perform abortions. The House voted 71-21 on Thursday, almost entirely along p...
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Oklahoma man admits to killing man in 2015 - February 08, 2020
PAWHUSKA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has admitted in court to the 2015 slaying of a man whose body was found on an oil lease. Jeremy Keith Reece, of Pawhuska, admitted on Thursday that he shot ...
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Group refiles petition to create redistricting commission - February 08, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group that wants to change how Oklahoma's legislative and congressional district lines are drawn has refiled an initiative petition in hopes of bringing the issue before voter...
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Man who ran down 2 students faces manslaughter charges - February 08, 2020
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A man has been charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two suburban Oklahoma City high school cross-country athletes whom he hit with his truck as they ran on a sidewalk. M...
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Oklahoma officer placed on leave after fatally shooting man - February 08, 2020
SAPULPA, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say that an Oklahoma officer has been placed on leave after fatally shooting a knife-wielding man who is said to have charged at the officer. According to invest...
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Two more properties added to the National Register of Historic Places - February 07, 2020
The City of Ponca City has added two more properties to the National Register of Historic Places. They are the Jack and Helen Cleary House, 13 Hillcrest Drive, and the Marland Estate, Inc., Gatehou...
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Conley files bills to improve literacy for Oklahoma students - February 07, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Sherrie Conley (R-Newcastle) on Friday discussed legislation she has filed this session to improve literacy rates among Oklahoma students. Conley is running legislation t...
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OSBI seeks help in locating woman - February 07, 2020
COMMERCE, Okla. - On Feb. 5, 2020, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to assist with a homicide investigation. An individual, believed to be t...
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First week overview - February 07, 2020
By Sen. Bill Coleman The Senate and House kicked off session by convening in our chambers Monday morning. We voted on a few housekeeping matters like the session rules and leadership positions. T...
