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Oklahoma subtracts two oil rigs as US rig count increases to 978 - February 24, 2018
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by three this week to 978. That exceeds the 754 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield...
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Former teacher aide sentenced in Oklahoma child abuse case - February 24, 2018
PERRY, Okla. (AP) - A former teaching assistant who pleaded guilty to molesting 10 girls at an Oklahoma elementary school has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Oklahoman reports that 86-year-...
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Law firm seeks $400K after Tulsa loses civil rights case - February 24, 2018
(Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com) TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The city of Tulsa could pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees after losing a federal civil rights case involving a black pol...
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Senate bill would end twice-a-year time changing in Oklahoma - February 24, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - There would be no more springing forward and falling back in Oklahoma under a bill heading to the state Senate. The bill by Republican Sen. Joseph Silk would adopt daylight savin...
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Oklahoma judge says suit over Tar Creek audit can proceed - February 24, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A district judge has ruled a lawsuit can go forward seeking the release of an investigative audit into the cleanup of the Tar Creek Superfund site that Oklahoma's attorney general...
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Banquet honors outstanding service to Police Department - February 23, 2018
The Ponca City Police Department's Appreciation Banquet, held by the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Monday night, recognized the outstanding service of several officers and civilians wor...
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13-year-old arrested at East Middle School for making terroristic threats - February 23, 2018
A 13-year-old male was taken into custody at approximately 10:18 a.m. Friday from East Middle School for making terroristic threats. The School Resource Officer was made aware that the juvenile had m...
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American Airlines adds third flight to Stillwater Regional Airport - February 23, 2018
Travelers will have even more opportunities to fly to and from Stillwater and the northeastern region of the state this year thanks to additional American Airlines flight options coming to Stillwater...
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Oklahoma health officials say the flu death toll reaches 173 - February 23, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health says 173 people have died during a record-setting flu season in which 3,860 people have been hospitalized with flu-related symptoms. Healt...
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Across-the-board cuts pending in bill on governor’s desk - February 23, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill to impose across-the-board cuts to all state agencies, including public schools, for the remainder of the fiscal year is heading to the desk of Gov. Mary Fallin, who has in...