Area Breaking News
FOUND: Endangered At-Risk/ Missing Person ALERT. Last seen in Okemah
Okemah Police Department JULY 25, 2023 · Update: Mahonn has been located in Arkansas by State police, she was transported to the hospital for evaluation and her family has been notified. Thank you to everyone for your assistance in this matter.
Read MoreTaxpayers see wave of summer email, text scams; IRS urges extra caution with flood of schemes involving Economic Impact Payments, Employee Retention Credits, tax refunds
Taxpayers see wave of summer email, text scams; IRS urges extra caution with flood of schemes involving Economic Impact Payments, Employee Retention Credits, tax refunds WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers today to be on the lookout for a summer surge of tax scams as identity thieves continue pounding out a barrage of…
Read MoreSen. Floyd attends White House ‘Convening on Child Care’
Sen. Floyd attends White House ‘Convening on Child Care’ OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, was among more than 90 state legislators from 41 states to attend an in-person convening of state leaders at the White House on efforts to improve access to affordable, quality child care. Floyd said it’s a timely issue…
Read MoreAmerican Legion elects new Commander
American Legion elects new Commander Newly elected and installed, Commander Brett Martin of the Department of Oklahoma of the American Legion made the following statement. “I am extremely honored and humbled to be your Department of Oklahoma Commander. As we begin our journey together for this upcoming Legion Year, I am excited about moving…
Read MoreCAPTURED:Notification of walkaway: Isaac Espinosa #593895
Oklahoma Department of Corrections Isaac Espinosa and his wife were captured at approximately 12:42 a.m. by Oklahoma City Police Department and ODOC’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Isaac Espinosa and his wife were captured at approximately 12:42 a.m. by Oklahoma City Police Department and ODOC’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Notification of walkaway: Isaac Espinosa…
Read MoreGas Prices Wobble, But They Don’t Fall Down
Gas Prices Wobble, But They Don’t Fall Down This Week Pump prices barely budged over the past week, despite the expected demand surge due to the July 4 holiday. AAA predicted that more than 43 million people would hit the road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Despite the record number, the national average for a…
Read MoreGroundbreaking One-Woman Play, On The Far End, Explores Mvskoke Activist’s Journey Through History and Advocacy
Performance to Coincide with the Third Anniversary of Historic Mcgirt Supreme Court Decision TULSA, Okla.—Acclaimed playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle brings to the stage an extraordinary and deeply personal one-woman play, On The Far End, which takes audiences on a compelling journey through the life and experiences of Mvskoke activist Jean Hill Chaudhuri. Through a captivating…
Read MoreDrummond files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of Glossip petition for writ of certiorari
Drummond files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of Glossip petition for writ of certiorari OKLAHOMA CITY (July 5, 2023) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed a brief in support of death row inmate Richard Glossip’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari in his case. As the…
Read MoreSBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Storms
SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for June Storms OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Kevin Stitt’s request for disaster assistance for Comanche and Tulsa counties following a series of severe storms that occurred from June 14-18. The designation provides SBA low interest disaster loans for renters, homeowners, business owners and private, non-profits…
Read MoreCity Council adopts new fees and fines
City Council adopts new fees and fines By R.L.Thompson The Okemah City Council met on June 12 in regular session following a special session to adopt the new budget for the city of Okemah. Present were Mayor Gott, Vice Mayor Ronnie Lucas, Council members, Brandon Anderson, Wayne Bacon and Jennifer Mack. The council adopted new…
Read More