The massive spending bill unveiled in Congress on Wednesday includes $62 million to help six Oklahoma tribes ramp up their criminal justice systems and more money for U.S. attorneys and federal agencies flooded with new cases because of the McGirt decision.
BEIJING – China is tackling a COVID-19 spike with selective lockdowns and other measures that appear to slightly ease its draconian “zero tolerance” strategy. In Hong Kong, where experts say the city’s worst outbreak to date may have peaked, barbershops and hair salons reopened Thursday.
Construction on the new Upper Elementary School at Bethel Public Schools is well underway as workers poured concrete this week at the site. According to Superintendent Dr.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate gave unanimous approval to Senate Bill 1547 on Tuesday, which would make virtual public meetings a permanent fixture across the state. The measure, authored by Sen.
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to better address elderly and vulnerable adult abuse in Oklahoma passed the Senate Tuesday. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, is the author of Senate Bill 1163, which will authorize district attorneys to develop a multidisciplinary team to investigate and prosecute such crimes in coordination with the District Attorneys Council.
It was clear to 1st Sgt. Aaron Bender that he found the marijuana farm he was looking for.
Berry Tramel, sports columnist for The Oklahoman, will deliver the keynote speech during Oklahoma Baptist University’s next Bison Connections luncheon April 14 in Oklahoma City. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hobby Lobby headquarters, located at 7700 SW 44 St. in Oklahoma City. Registration is now open online. The event is free and lunch is included.
A prominent state attorney is asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to postpone the upcoming special election to fill retiring U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe’s seat, which could expand the field of candidates in a race that is likely to get crowded.
WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders abruptly abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic on Wednesday, clearing the way for House debate and passage of a vast government spending bill that is anchored by aid for Ukraine and European allies.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: As part of a series, two student honorees for each month of the school year are being named as nominees for the 2022 Best of Tri-County Area Preps Student of the Year award, which will be announced in June. These are the October honorees who are finalists for a chance to win a new vehicle from Patriot Auto Group.]