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Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn slams state leaders, says he'll 'work as hard as I can' to overturn funding measure for teachers, st

Coburn, who served 16 years in Congress but has no experience in state government, said he is turning his attention to the latter because he is concerned about the direction the state is going. He said state government lacks accountability…

 

Prescription drug drop-offs scheduled for 11 sites in Tulsa metro area

The shredding is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Broken Arrow Community Center, 1500 S. Main St. The drug drop-off will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a booth…

 

Oklahoma Heart Gallery honored for adoption work by DHS, state Senate

The organization, which creates portraits and videos of children available for adoption, was feted with a Community Partner Award from DHS and a Citation for Outstanding Service from the Senate.

 

Hospitalized sister accused '2 brothers' in Bever murders, nurse testifies

Michael Bever allegedly told a hospital doctor that he thought his brother was just joking about killing their family but he 'went along with it.'

 

State Chamber calls medical marijuana state question 'sloppily drafted,' says it would restrict employers' rights

The State Chamber says the medical marijuana could cause a lot of different problems for business if the state question is approved.

 

John Klein: Bringing Tulsa history to life one page at a time

The Tulsa County Clerk's Office is in the midst of a huge project to scan and bring records, some of them over 120 years old, into the computer age. Tulsa County Clerk Michael Willis has been surprised by the wide…

 

Greenwood Cultural Center to honor Rodger Randle with Legacy Award Thursday night

As mayor, Randle spearheaded efforts to create the current city council form of government, which guarantees representation from all parts of the city.

 

Charges dismissed against inmates involved in deadly Cushing prison riot

Charges against seven prisoners who were involved in a 2015 gang fight that left four inmates dead inside a Cushing prison were dropped, Payne County court records revealed.

 

Edison Middle School student found with BB gun at school

"I want to make you aware of an incident that occurred at Edison Middle School today where one of our students brought a weapon (a BB-gun) to school," Principal Clay Vinyard wrote to parents.

 

Security guard shoots man at QuikTrip on East Admiral Place

The man started fighting with the security guard inside the QuikTrip at 7878 E. Admiral Place about 9:20 p.m., and the fight continued on the sidewalk outside the store. During the fight, the guard fired multiple shots, hitting the man…

 

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