6 groups to lose recognition as Indian tribes

Six groups will lose their state recognition as Indian tribes in a court order that settles a lawsuit against the now-defunct Tennessee Commission on Indian Affairs.

Outbreak of gang violence forces prison lockdowns

Two Oklahoma prisons are on lockdown after an outbreak of gang violence involving makeshift knives and weapons that led to the stabbing of two inmates.

90 Oklahoma schools on school improvement list

Ninety Oklahoma schools are on the state's school improvement list during this school year under standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind law.

Ex-Okla. Land Office auditor admits to embezzling

A former auditor for the Commissioners of the Land Office in Oklahoma pleaded guilty Friday to 174 counts of embezzlement that accused him of stealing more than $1 million from the state agency.

Arizona escapees charged with murder in New Mexico

Federal prosecutors in New Mexico have filed murder and carjacking charges against two escaped convicts from Arizona and a woman who accompanied them while they were at large.

Arizona fugitive and fiancee arrested at campsite

An unattended campfire and a suspicious forest ranger led to the arrest of two of the most wanted fugitives in the U.S., ending a three-week nationwide manhunt that drew hundreds of false sightings, authorities said.

Askins: State, tribes should continue partnership

Lt. Gov. Jari Askins says Oklahoma's government should continue its efforts to foster strong working relationships with the state's 39 American Indian tribes.

Fallin outpaces Askins in fundraising

Reports show U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin raised more money than her Democratic opponent in the governor's race during the most recent campaign reporting period. She also had more than twice as much cash on hand.

Seat belt usage increases in Oklahoma

State officials say more Oklahomans are wearing seat belts this year than in 2009.

6 dead in house fire in east-central Oklahoma

Authorities say at least six people were killed in a house fire in the town of Weleetka.

Fugitives suspected of killing Tecumseh couple may be in Arkansas

An escaped Arizona inmate and his fiancee may now be in northwest Arkansas and are suspects in an armed robbery, the U.S. Marshal's Service said.

Chesapeake Energy plans aggressive move into oil

Chesapeake Energy Corp. CEO Aubrey McClendon said Wednesday the company was aggressively moving into oil and natural gas liquids production as part of a plan developed two years ago.

Oklahoma given more than $10 million in storm aid

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials say state and federal assistance for individuals and communities affected by tornadoes and other severe weather in May has topped $10 million.

Excessive heat warnings issued

Temperatures across Oklahoma soared into the triple digits Monday as the state endured its hottest weather stretch of the year. Forecasters said relief was in site for the next week.

Thompson endorses Lankford in 5th Dist. race

State Rep. Mike Thompson has endorsed his Republican primary opponent James Lankford in the Aug. 24 runoff election for the 5th District U.S. House seat.

Henry endorses Askins for governor

Gov. Brad Henry says he'll support his fellow Democrat, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, for governor in this fall's general election.

Edmondson says Oklahoma governor's race his last

Attorney General Drew Edmondson, whose political career has spanned three decades, said Wednesday that his unsuccessful race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Oklahoma will be his last.

Oklahoma voters looking at crowded primary ballot

Fallin found herself locked in a four-way GOP primary for governor as the Oklahoma primary election opened Tuesday morning. But she won't get to vote for herself.

Open, competitive Oklahoma races could boost turnout

Lively races for open seats in the governor's office and the U.S. House could lead to an uptick in turnout when voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections and whittle the field of political hopefuls.

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