Domestic Violence Studied

I attended an interim study this week at the Capitol focused on the criminalization of domestic violence survivors. The study was held before the House Judiciary-Criminal Committee and was hosted by fellow lawmaker Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin. Rep.

Don’t join cancel culture because we triggered you

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Cushing Commission Denies Claim

Several items were discussed during the regular meeting of the City of Cushing Board of Commissioners held on Monday, Sept. 19 – all items except one general business item was approved.

OMRF selects Teen Leaders for 2022-2023

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 19, 2022 — Fifty high school students from around the state will serve as the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 10th class of Teen Leaders, among them is Kaylee McWhorter of Stillwater High School.

County seeking upgrade to Expo Center barns

Colin Campbell, director of the Payne County Expo Center, wants to see some upgrades made to the facility’s three livestock barns. The first step in that process was opening bids for water line projects during Monday’s Payne County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Sooner Lake fishing event

In 2021, ODWC began a partnership with OG&E allowing for special fishing clinics at closed to the public portions of OG&Eowned water bodies. Events have been held at Horseshoe Lake, Sooner Lake and River Valley.

Northeastern Oklahoma Fishing report

Fort Gibson - Sep 19. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 80°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Sunfish, Bluegill, Sunfish, Green good on crickets, grass hoppers, grubs, PowerBait around docks, main lake, standing timber.

Suspicious vehicle leads to arrest by Drumright Police

Recently, a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle by Drumright Police Department Officer Matt Kearney led to the arrest of an individual who has pled guilty to a number of criminal felony charges. According to a probable cause affidavit, Michael Halas was arrested on Sept.

Life Insurance Awareness Month 2022: It’s Time to Get It Done

Most people understand the importance of life insurance. However, many of them still do not have life insurance because they assume it’s complex, scary and expensive.

Creek County to receive $13.8 million

Creek County is receiving $13.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be dispersed over the next few years. District 2 Commissioner Leon Warner says the County is working on distributing those funds, but it will take time to complete the process.