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Ponca City woman sentenced for ricin possession in failed 'murder-for-hire' plot

Layman, 38, pleaded guilty in February to unregistered possession of ricin. The extremely hazardous toxin, derived from castor beans, has no known antidote.

 

Will Rogers Says

"We’ll show the world we are prosperous if we have to go broke to do it.” — Nov. 18, 1927

 

First medical cannabis clinic sets up shop in Tulsa, but licensing guidelines and protocols yet to be established

“That’s the biggest misconception — that we dispense weed,” the co-owner of the clinic told the Tulsa World.

 

Man accused in ambush-style shooting charged with murder

Prosecutors charged a man on Wednesday with murder after he allegedly ambushed, shot and killed an acquaintance of his romantic companion in late June at a north Tulsa residence.

 

SQ 788 advocate who was removed from Rogers County marijuana forum wants FBI, OSBI investigation

Chip Paul said Wednesday that he has contacted the FBI, plans to contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and is working with the ACLU of Oklahoma because he doesn't believe he will be treated fairly by city and county…

 

Kevin Stitt goes from political unknown to gubernatorial contender

In 12 months, Stitt has gone from political unknown to the Republican gubernatorial runoff election. All it has taken is hard work, a persuasive message and a few bucks — around 4.8 million of them.Complete coverage: tulsaworld.com/election2018

 

EMSA issues medical heat alert; area under heat advisory today, Thursday

The National Weather Service said heat index values will be 105 to 110 degrees Wednesday and during the afternoon and evening on Thursday.

 

Claremore doctor, patients charged with conspiring to distribute hydrocodone via prescription-sharing

Jeremy David Thomas is named federal indictments that accuse him of prescribing hydrocodone to patients who would have the prescriptions filled and then deliver tablets back to the doctor.

 

The last two kids at Laura Dester center leave Wednesday, ending facility's work as a state-run shelter

The Department of Human Services asked for an extra 60 days past the June 30 cutoff to carry out the best transitions possible to alternative placements. However, a federal judge sided with the oversight panel, which had cited a substantial…

 

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