Dan Kirby trial begins with emotional testimony, questions over impairment
MUSKOGEE — Twice-resigned politician Dan Kirby's involuntary manslaughter trial began today in federal court and featured emotional testimony from a friend of the victim...
Jail trust approves last-minute contract with OKC, chairman steps down
With just days remaining in Fiscal Year 2023, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority approved its jail services agreement with the City of Oklahoma...
Tobacco compact veto override fails, but Treat says Senate will ‘have the votes’ in July
After a morning Republican Caucus meeting that included remarks from and questions for Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the Oklahoma State Senate failed its vote...
Citizen Potawatomi Nation incumbents reelected, tribal budget approved
Citizen Potawatomi Nation members reelected two members of their Tribal Legislature and approved the annual budget during Saturday's general election, according to unofficial results....
Two long-awaited SCOTUS decisions underscore fight for tribal rights
Lawsuits were a main point of discussion during last week's 2023 Sovereignty Symposium, and for good reason. This month, the U.S. Supreme Court has...
As Sallisaw project lingers, state to shut down Talihina Veterans Home early
(Update: One week after the vote described below, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs interim director Greg Slavonic announced that plans to close the Talihina...
August targeted for selecting new Oklahoma County Jail site
The Oklahoma County Citizens Bond Oversight Committee is targeting August as its deadline to recommend a site location to the Board of County Commissioners...
Saying employees ‘deserve better,’ ODVA interim director requests performance audit
While trying to address a delayed and over-cost veterans home project in Sallisaw and revelations that personal identification information is being stored in datasets...
EPS lawsuits: Vape search, bathroom fight, COVID-19 quarantine policy
Edmond Public Schools is the defendant in three lawsuits that have garnered substantial media attention. One plaintiff alleges her daughter was inappropriately searched by...
LOFT report encourages CLO to divest land holdings
In a new report released Wednesday by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency, analysts found inefficiencies within the operational structure of the Commissioners of...
