Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Proposed sports park could boost city revenue with tourism dollars

Shawnee’s proposed sports park on the Feb. 14 election ballot could boost city revenue by increasing tourism and generating income from the services the park provides, according to proponents of the project.

Youth and Family board accepts resignation of executive director

During a special meeting Friday, the Youth and Family Resource Center board accepted the resignation of Susan Morris as longtime executive director of that agency.

Jury convicts Seminole man in murder case

A Seminole County jury has convicted a Seminole man on a first-degree murder charges and recommends he serve a life sentence.

Earthquake preparedness: Great Central U.S. Shakeout drill Tuesday

With recent earthquake experiences in Oklahoma, especially around Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties, area residents are being asked to participate in the annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, an earthquake drill to promote awareness and preparedness.

Sheriff’s deputies seize 26 grams of meth, nearly $14,000 in traffic stop

As a result of suspicious activity, Pottawatomie County sheriff’s deputies made two arrests, found 26 grams of methamphetamine and seized nearly $14,000 in cash during a traffic stop along Moccasin Trail Road.

Shawnee Educational Foundation honors Jones

Theater and technology were a major themes at the Shawnee Educational Foundation (SEF) Hall of Fame Banquet Thursday, as the foundation recognized grant programs and honored Ronny Jones as the 2012 Hall of Fame Honoree.

Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco

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Ceremony honors retired Shawnee fire chief

In honor of retiring Shawnee Fire Chief Jimmy Gibson, a tone over fire communication radios Thursday afternoon thanked him for his 23 years of service as a crowd gathered at Shawnee city hall to wish him well.

Macomb teacher suspended amid allegations

A Macomb middle school teacher had been suspended with pay pending outcome of a criminal investigation on allegations of inappropriate comments being made to a student.

Two locals promoted as OHP captains

Two local longtime Oklahoma Highway Patrolmen have been promoted to captains, and their promotions are effective immediately.

McDaniel seeks county commissioner post

Kenneth McDaniel wants to reform the way Pottawatomie County spends its revenue and he feels like he has a few simple ideas that could make that happen, which is one reason he is running for Pottawatomie County commissioner.

Severe storms expected to move through state

January was warmer and wetter than average, State Climatologist Gary McManus said in a survey released Wednesday.

Youth and Family Resource Center faces monthly funding shortfalls

The Youth and Family Resource Center, which operates Shawnee’s Hope House children’s shelter, is facing a $9,000 per month revenue shortfall, prompting members of the board to consider ways to cut costs for operations.

Today in the news: Facebook seeks $5 billion IPO

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Shawnee man pleads not guilty in juvenile porn case

A Shawnee man charged in September with 10 felony counts relating to juvenile pornography has pleaded not guilty in the case.

The upcoming election has superintendents worried

The Feb. 14 election has some superintendents of dependent school districts concerned that the proposed capital improvement projects will hamper their ability to make future upgrades and improvements to their schools.

Shawnee police union elects new executive board

Members of the Shawnee Police Association, the city’s police union, have elected a new slate of officers to the union’s executive board.

Murder trial begins in Seminole County

A trial has begun in Wewoka for a Seminole man charged with first-degree murder in a 2011 homicide in the Seminole city limits.

Today in the news: Mom gives birth to 14-pound baby

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