12 defendants draw federal prison terms

The United States Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced the sentencing of 12 defendants who were indicted back in June, 2011.

House Republicans to offer new income tax plan

 House Republicans plan to introduce a new income tax reduction measure Wednesday that ensures Oklahomans receive either an income tax reduction or no tax change at all.

Water conservation plan signed into law

Governor Fallin has signed into law the Water for 2060 Act, the most comprehensive, ambitious statewide water conservation measure in the United States.

New ban on sex offenders signed

State Rep. Mike Sanders praised Gov. Mary Fallin for signing a bill to protect Oklahoma’s children.

Embezzlement charges filed

Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Public Protection Unit filed charges Wednesday in Oklahoma County District Court against Gary Robert Oester, 55, of Edmond, for embezzling from homeowners.

Defendant admits bank robbery

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that Jerry Lee Taylor,  56, of Lebanon, OK, pled guilty to Bank Robbery.

Wewoka man dies in collision

A Wewoka man has died from injuries he received in a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in Pottawatomie County.

House passes pension reforms

The House of Representatives voted today to put the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System (OLERS) on a path to long-term stability.

Prison escapee turns self in

A prison inmate who escaped from the William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply earlier this month turned himself in at the F. DeWayne Beggs Detention Center in Norman late Thursday night.

Facebook goes public: Live blog

Facebook this morning went public, and its IPO will raise $16 billion. It is the largest technology IPO in history, and the third largest U.S. IPO ever. Click inside to see a live blog on today's action.

Sex offender draws 24 months

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, has announced today that Jimmy Dean Paige, 51, of Muskogee, was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment, followed by 60 months of supervised release for Failure to Register as Sex Offender.

51 months in prison

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Tammy Lynette Corley, a/k/a Tammy Lynette Brewer, 38, of Eufaula, was sentenced to serve 51 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons followed by 60 months of supervised release for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Controlled Substances, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering,  and 2 and a Drug Forfeiture.

Welling man draws 110 months in prison

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, has announced that Bobby J. Sunday, 26, of Welling, Okla., was sentenced to 110 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

Novice grape growers invited to Field Day

For Oklahomans interested in vineyard establishment and operation, there will be an Oklahoma Vineyard Field Day on May 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Konawa man found guilty

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that Daniel Wells Herriman, age 41, of Konawa, was found guilty by a jury in federal court.

OKC man draws 240 months in prison

 Daniel Leslie Mooneyham, 33, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to 240 months in prison by United States District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti for receipt of child pornography depicting a 15-year-old boy, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Water board facilitates access to permits

Continuing its efforts to increase government accessibility and efficiency, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board has released a new program that facilitates online approval of provisional temporary permits, providing enhanced convenience to Oklahoma water users.
 

Open

Governor Mary Fallin today signed into law Senate Bill 1733, a measure that allows Oklahoma citizens to openly carry firearms.

Asthma Educator Day

 Governor Mary Fallin proclaimed the first Monday in May as Asthma Educator Day.

Alabama woman admits mail fraud

 Erica Renee Cecil (a/k/a “Erica King”), 37, from Phenix City, Ala., pled guilty to committing mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.

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