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OSU to host fall commencement ceremonies Saturday  (STILLWATER, Okla.) — On Saturday, Oklahoma State University will host its spring commencement exercises for the Class of 2024. U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an OSU alumna, is the keynote speaker for all ceremonies Saturday. WHAT: OSU-Stillwater’s 148th commencement WHEN: Saturday, May 11 9 a.m. — Ferguson College of Agriculture 9 a.m.…

All tax divisions reported an increase for April with totals equaling $1.96B, up $57.7M, or 3% when compared March. Receipts for the last 12 months through April total $16.91B, a decrease of $584.6M, or 3.3%, when comparing revenue from the previous year. Gross Production Tax or “GPT” decreased $853.3M, or 43.2% for the same twelve…

Situation Update 4 Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management April 28, 2024 – 3 p.m. Contact: Keli Cain 405-343-0796   SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTS STATE The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated due to impacts from recent severe weather. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) remains in contact with emergency managers across the state and is…

J. Kevin Stitt Office of the Governor State of Oklahoma EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-07 FILED April 28, 2024 Secretary of State State of Oklahoma I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, pursuant to the power vested in me by Section 2 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, hereby declare the…

FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT UNCOVERS  OMES LACK OF OVERSIGHT “I believe Oklahoma is rapidly becoming a no-bid state. This is a grave disservice to the taxpayers.”   OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (April 23, 2024) Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector (SAI) Cindy Byrd today released the Federal Single Audit of expenditures made during FY 2022. This annual audit…

Drummond files U.S. Supreme Court brief seeking to halt Glossip execution OKLAHOMA CITY (April 23, 2024) –Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court detailing why the execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip should be halted and his conviction remanded back to district court. The brief points to…

Capitol Cowboys Day brings OSU advocacy directly to state lawmakers   (OKLAHOMA CITY, April 24, 2024) — The largest university system in Oklahoma was well represented at the State Capitol Wednesday. Hundreds of Oklahoma State University alumni, students and supporters arrived in orange to advocate for sustained investment in the state’s preeminent land-grant institution. Capitol…

 MULTIPLE SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOLLOWING MARIJUANA GROW ROBBERIES  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  APRIL 26, 2024  CASTLE, OK – On January 7, 2024, the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to assist with a homicide. Earlier that morning, Okfuskee County deputies responded to a property near State Highway 48 and East 1020 Road…

City Council voted to accept ownership of fallen buildings By R.L. Thompson The Okemah City Council entered executive session during their meeting on Monday, March 25 to discuss a proposal concerning the buildings located at 514 West Broadway.  Upon return from executive session, Mayor Ron Gott made the motion to accept the buildings based on…

Kansas newspaper that was raided by Marion police sues officials for attack on free press Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage BY: SHERMAN SMITH – APRIL 2, 2024 5:28 AM TOPEKA — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local…