Man Gets 32 Years For 5-State Robbery Spree An Alabama man will spend 32 years in federal prison for a five-day, five-state spree of armed robberies last August. Clinton Library Unveils Oklahoma City Bombing Exhibit The Clinton library is marking the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing with a panel discussion featuring a former Oklahoma governor and a bombing survivor. House Passes Repeat Child Molestor Death Penalty Bill Oklahoma lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to force repeat child molesters to face possible penalties of life in prison or death. Fatal Drive-By Shooting Lands One Man 10 Years In Prison A man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for a fatal drive-by shooting.
Two Major Road Widening Project Begin In Tulsa Two highly-anticipated widening projects are set to get underway on Monday, March 1. Optional Insurance For Lawmakers Approved The Oklahoma House has passed legislation allowing lawmakers to opt out of the state employees group health and life insurance plans. Missing Girl Found Dead In Pryor 35 Officers Sworn In For TPD Monday morning 35 officers got their badges back at the TPD Training Facility. House Approves Death Penalty for Repeat Child Molesters State lawmakers voted today to increase the penalties facing repeat child molesters.
Councilors Question Audit Donation Councilors have concerns about money given to the city for an audit. OCCC Sets Forums To Discuss False Gunman Reports The president of Oklahoma City Community College says public forums have been scheduled for students to comment on how false reports of a gunman on campus were handled by security. Sheriff Of McIntosh County Resigns The sheriff of McIntosh County has resigned. Earthquake Magnitude Downgraded From 4.4 To 4.1 The magnitude of an earthquake felt in Oklahoma over the weekend has been downgraded but it remains the strongest quake to hit the state in 12 years. Supreme Court Declines New 10 Commandments Fight The Supreme Court has declined to get involved in a new dispute over a Ten Commandments display on public property. Low-Achieving Schools Could Get Grant Money If they meet requirements, the lowest performing schools in Oklahoma could receive up to $2 million each as part of a federal grant program. Tulsa Homeowner Shoots At Home Invaders Oklahoma House Passes Puppy Mill Bill The Oklahoma House has passed legislation to create a voluntary program for registering and inspecting breeders of puppies and kittens in the state. Budget Fix Moves Toward Governor's Desk An agreement designed to close a hole in this year's budget and ease cuts for education, health care, prisons and public safety is expected to reach the governor's desk this week. Proposed New Oklahoma Standards Upset Some Counselors Oklahoma substance-abuse counselors face proposed new regulations that some say could limit their services and reduce substance abusers' access to counseling. Lawmakers Seek To Block Out Sunshine Laws Oklahoma lawmakers are attempting to limit the public's access to information with several bills to add numerous exemptions to the state's sunshine laws. Judge Tosses Suit Filed Over Chesapeake CEO Bonus An Oklahoma County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by multiple shareholders' groups against Chesapeake Energy Corp. and its board of directors after CEO Aubrey McClendon was awarded a $75 million bonus. Survey Suggests Midwest Economy Better Economic indicators of a newly released regional survey increased significantly from previous months, pointing to improving economic growth in the months ahead. Court Turns Down Energy Company Over Taxes The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from an energy company over a court ruling that could allow counties in Oklahoma to collect taxes on natural gas that is shipped by pipelines that run through the counties. 5-Mile Camp Offers Valuable Service To Students The first thing a child does when they come to Five-Mile Camp is get introduced to a four-legged friend. Each has responsibility for the horse, their horse for the week they are camp. 35 Tulsa Police Officers Back On Job The officers that were brought back because of a grant will be sworn in at 9am this morning. Arson Suspects Grew Up Together In Texas Church New York Teen Dumping Garbage Falls In Sewage Pit, Dies Muskogee Company Helping Airports With Their Baggage A new Muskogee company sees an opportunity to grow as airports improve their security systems. |