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DOJ Sues 2 Oklahoma Prosecutors Over Tribal Jurisdiction

Friday, December 27

TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed lawsuits this week against two Oklahoma district attorneys, Matthew Ballard and Carol Iski, seeking to halt their prosecution of tribal citizens for crimes within Indian Country. Background on Jurisdiction Disputes The 2020 Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma affirmed most of eastern... Read More.

Tulsa mayor says he has no immigration deportation plans despite governor’s push

Friday, December 27

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said that when President-Elect Donald Trump is back in office, there are no plans for Tulsa Police to go knocking door-to-door to find illegal immigrants. Since Governor Kevin Stitt announced, Read More.

What To Know About Unclaimed Property In Oklahoma

Thursday, December 26

According to the Oklahoma State Treasurer, more than 1 million Oklahomans are the rightful owners of unclaimed property across the state. Property can become mismanaged in several ways, but often, the Office of the State Treasurer says Oklahoma businesses bring unclaimed cash, rebates, paychecks, royalties, stocks and bonds to their... Read More.

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US Carries Out 25 Executions This Year as Death Penalty Trends in Nation Held Steady

Thursday, December 26

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states, including Alabama, which became the first state to use nitrogen gas as an execution method, according to an annual report on capital... Read More.

2024 Comes In 2nd For Most Tornadoes In A Year

Wednesday, December 25

A very active November put this year one tornado away from tying the record of most tornadoes in one year for Oklahoma. Since 1950, the record for tornadoes for one year in Oklahoma is 149. That record set in 2019. The second most is this year at 148, followed by... Read More.

Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

Wednesday, December 25

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, recently announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education. “We continue to see the disastrous and inefficient effects virtual learning is having on our children,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton... Read More.

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President Biden Commuted Sentences of Nearly all Federal inmates on Death Row, Except 3

Wednesday, December 25

WASHINGTON — President Biden on Monday announced he had commuted the sentences of nearly all federal inmates on death row, with the exception of three who did not receive clemency. There are 37 inmates initially sentenced to death who will be impacted by Mr. Biden’s action and will now... Read More.

Trump Launches New Fragrance Line Called ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’

Wednesday, December 25

(CNN) – Just in time for the holidays, President-elect Donald Trump has launched a new fragrance line. The collection is named “Fight, Fight, Fight.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the fragrances “represent us winning.” He also yelled those words after he was shot during a... Read More.

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Wednesday, December 25

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members, aims to counter China’s growing power and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion despite his objections to language stripping coverage of... Read More.

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How a Misprinted Phone Number Turned NORAD Into Santa’s Official Tracker for 69 Years

Tuesday, December 24

We are thick in the holiday season and with Christmas Eve just around the corner, those who celebrate know it’s time to prepare the cookies, pour the milk, and keep an eye out for Santa Claus. Now, it’s easier than ever to know when he will be on the... Read More.

Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $1 Billion for Christmas Eve Lottery Drawing

Tuesday, December 24

NEW YORK — A lucky lottery player may get a big present on Christmas Eve: The Mega Millions jackpot is nearly $1 billion. Tuesday’s drawing is for an estimated $970 million, or $439.9 million in cash, according to the lottery. The jackpot has been rolling since it was last won... Read More.

McCane Introduces Bill to Expand Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Public School Employees

Tuesday, December 24

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, introduced HB 1020 which would expand the Oklahoma Higher Access Learning Program, or Oklahoma’s Promise, to children of certain public school employees. The bill would expand Oklahoma’s Promise to students whose guardian is a public school employee, such as a teacher, librarian,... Read More.

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DOJ Sues 2 Oklahoma Prosecutors Over Tribal Jurisdiction

Tulsa mayor says he has no immigration deportation plans despite governor’s push

What To Know About Unclaimed Property In Oklahoma

US Carries Out 25 Executions This Year as Death Penalty Trends in Nation Held Steady

2024 Comes In 2nd For Most Tornadoes In A Year

Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

President Biden Commuted Sentences of Nearly all Federal inmates on Death Row, Except 3

Trump Launches New Fragrance Line Called ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

How a Misprinted Phone Number Turned NORAD Into Santa’s Official Tracker for 69 Years

Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $1 Billion for Christmas Eve Lottery Drawing

McCane Introduces Bill to Expand Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Public School Employees

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