When I took the oath as Attorney General, I made a commitment to the people of our state that I would fight for transparency, accountability and ethical governance. Today, I'm proud to highlight two critical pieces of legislation passed this year that will help fulfill that promise and restore Oklahomans' faith in their government.
July was National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In 2024, almost 851,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
Shawnee Swim Coach Valarie Colburn was named the 2025 Oklahoma All‑State Swim Coach of the Year, honoring her extraordinary leadership of the Shawnee High School Swim Team. "With four straight OSSAA 5A state titles, Coach Colburn has cemented her place as one of Oklahoma’s elite coaches," SPS reports.
Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce that Tyler Harrison has been named the new Head Coach of the Shawnee High School Boys Tennis program. Coach Harrison brings over a decade of experience in coaching and youth athletic development, and he is well-known across the district for his commitment to student success both on and off the court.
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program will begin accepting applications for 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
An investigation is underway after the Oklahoma Highway Patrol dive team and Troop W recovered a submerged 2020 Dodge Ram from Shawnee Twin Lakes Wednesday. The recovery was made at the request of the Shawnee Police Department, the OHP reported, adding the truck was turned over the department for further investigation.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has launched a new initiative titled "Capitol to Community", a series of events held across the state over the interim with the goal of strengthening connections between legislators and the Oklahomans they serve. The format of Capitol to Community will vary depending on the community, but the goal remains consistent: a full day on the ground, engaging directly with local leaders, businesses, educators and residents.
Hey there, Shawnee! August is here! With the hot weather, we still can enjoy a few more days of summer before school kicks off! The Shawnee Twin Lakes and Shawnee Splash are great places to cool off! Please stay safe and hydrated! The Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department operates a variety of recreational areas in town, both indoors and outdoors. The Recreation Center at 401 N.
Republican Rep. Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma on Wednesday night defended her use of remote town halls after a constituent on the call confronted her and accused her of dodging voters.