Jari Askins Appointed Interim City Attorney for Lawton, Bringing Decades of Oklahoma Political Experience
Jari Askins has been appointed as the Interim City Attorney for Lawton, bringing her vast experience in Oklahoma politics to the role while the city searches for a permanent appointee.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Explore Civil Judgment Expungement to Aid Financial Abuse Survivors
Oklahoma legislators explore a potential civil judgment expungement system to aid victims of financial abuse, which currently lacks proper mechanisms for survivors to clear debts linked to manipulation and coercion.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Address Longstanding Challenges in Establishing Statewide Emergency Communications System
Oklahoma officials discuss the challenges in establishing a statewide emergency communications system, particularly in rural areas. They debate infrastructure needs, funding sources, and the importance of interoperability for public safety.
Oklahoma Democrats Urge Action as Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Food Security for Over 680,000 Residents
Oklahoma state Democrats highlight the severity of the federal SNAP funding suspension, stressing its impact on vulnerable populations, including the elderly and children, ahead of Thanksgiving.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pledge Action Amid Concerns of SNAP Benefits Disruption Due to Federal Funding Issues
Oklahoma lawmakers pledge to address potential SNAP benefit disruptions, with federal funding issues threatening the program's stability from November 1st, risking food security for nearly 700,000 state residents.
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Urges Reconsideration of Lawmaker Pay Scale by Legislative Compensation Board
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton urges the Legislative Compensation Board to reconsider their decision not to raise pay for all legislators after only increasing leadership salaries.
Smoke Testing of Sewer System Scheduled for Northwest Norman Neighborhoods Today
Norman conducts smoke tests on its sewer system, affecting less than 100 homes to find defects and improper connections, with no expected disruptions or home entry.
Oklahoma Task Force Seizes 15,000 Marijuana Plants in Wilson Raid, Detains Several for Immigration Violations
Oklahoma's OCTF raided an illegal marijuana grow site, seizing 15,000 plants and arresting several individuals, with support from multiple agencies including ICE. The operation also uncovered body armor and illegal pesticides.












