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OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures reforming Oklahoma's fines and fees systems have been signed into law.

Shawnee's Save A Lot Store, 749 E. Independence, is under new management and is welcoming customers back with a grand reopening.

ADA, Okla. - East Central University and the City of Ada collaborate to continue the popular Ada Student Attraction Program (ASAP) Scholarship for new ECU students.

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FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Oklahoma last week as part of his ongoing commitment to supporting frontline efforts and strengthening interagency partnerships.

SEMINOLE - In recognition of May as National Electrical Safety Month, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) hosted a First Responder Lunch & Learn on May 22, bringing together emergency personnel from across the region for a day of education, collaboration and community engagement. Held at CVEC’s headquarters, the event provided an opportunity for first responders to learn about electrical safety topics that they may encounter in the field.

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved a faculty promotion and an appointment during its meeting on May 9 at the Geiger Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved Dr.

National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year, the American Red Cross encourages the public to enroll in CPR and AED training to help save a life when someone goes into cardiac arrest and minutes matter.