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Trial starts for woman charged in cancer treatment scheme - January 14, 2016
TULSA (AP) - The trial for a 71-year-old woman charged with fraud in an alleged cancer treatment scam has begun in Tulsa. The Tulsa World reports that Antonella Carpenter faces 41 counts of fraud in ...
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SandRidge Energy lays off 226 of 260 Lariat employees - January 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy Inc. has announced the layoffs of 226 people at its Lariat Services Group subsidiary in northwestern Oklahoma. The layoffs represent about 87...
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Tulsa County chief deputy Robinette is now acting sheriff - January 14, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Acting Tulsa County Sheriff Michelle Robinette says she wants to maintain stability in the department until a new sheriff is elected. Robinette became acting sheriff Wednesday, a ...
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Fire crews are battling an oil rig fire in Oklahoma - January 14, 2016
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) - Firefighters in Oklahoma are battling a fire on an oil rig. Authorities say the oil rig is about 6 miles east of Chickasha. Video of Wednesday's blaze showed a large plume of ...
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Five Oklahoma City students arrested after video posted - January 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Five Oklahoma City high school students have been arrested after a video posted on social media shows an assault of another student. The Oklahoman reports that the video shows a...
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Preliminary hearing delayed for two brothers in stabbing case - January 14, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The preliminary hearing for two Oklahoma brothers accused of fatally stabbing five members of their family has been delayed until next month. The Tulsa County District Attorney's ...
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Building permits top $19 million for 2015 - January 14, 2016
Ponca City's Development Services Director, Chris Henderson, says a $4.5 million building permit was issued in December for the La Quinta Inn, to be built in the 3400 block of North 14th Stre...
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Machining course begins next week at Pioneer Tech - January 14, 2016
Pioneer Technology Center has a course on Intro to Machining which begins next week, and space is available. The class will be held from Jan. 19 to April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays...
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High school announces ‘Positively Po-Hi’ recipients - January 13, 2016
Ponca City Senior High School announces the Positively Po-Hi recipients for November and December. Gianna Alvarez, Derick Cummings, Jadon Bays, Will Branstetter, Kase Anderson and Daylan Hawkin...
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Acting Tulsa County sheriff, deputy to retire - January 13, 2016
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - The acting sheriff in Tulsa County and the chief deputy have both announced plans to retire. Sheriff's spokesman Deputy Justin Green says acting Sheriff Rick Weigel and Chief Dep...
