Service Oklahoma Expands Flexibility in Electronic Titling Rollout

OKLAHOMA CITY—As of July 1, 2025, most motor vehicle titles in Oklahoma are now issued electronically, in line with national standards aimed at improving convenience, security and efficiency.

CoreCivic to house ICE inmates

Reprinted with permission from The FrontierCUSHING — CoreCivic, one of the nation’s largest private correctional facility operators, has struck a deal to house up to 360 detainees for Immigration Customs and Enforcement at its Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing.

Calling All Artists: Register Now for State Duck Stamp Art Contest

OKLAHOMA CITY — All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking. Artwork must arrive at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters in Oklahoma City by 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

Adopt a wild mustang or burro at upcoming Kellyville event

KELLYVILLE — The Bureau of Land Management will host a two-day wild horse and burro adoption event Aug. 15–16 at the Creek County Fairgrounds in Kellyville.

“The worst I’ve ever seen”

Stroud man charged with mass animal cruelty CHANDLER -- An 83-year-old man charged with 408 counts of animal cruelty at a business he operated in Stroud has been ordered by a Lincoln County judge to undergo a mental competency evaluation before he appears in court on July 31.

Meth-for-sex arrest leads to felony charge

STILLWATER -- A 67-year-old Stillwater man, who reportedly told police that 'he does not use methamphetamine; however, he gives it to females in exchange for sex,' has been ordered to appear in court on Aug. 13 on a charge of possessing the drug with intent to distribute.

Drummond joins fight for female athletes

OKLAHOMA CITY (July 22, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore the records, titles, awards and recognitions of female athletes that were denied because of biological males competing in women’s sports.

No plea deal for Stillwater man who admits to violent assault

STILLWATER -- A 35-year-old Stillwater man, who remains jailed on $50,000 bond, avoided a jury trial this week on charges of strangling his girlfriend and resisting arrest by pleading guilty to both counts.

Laying down on the job

A utility worker threads bright orange fi ber optic cable into underground conduit along Linwood street out by Sinclair as part of a broadband infrastructure project.