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Muslim woman accuses Tulsa County deputies of forcing her to remove hijab; sheriff's office denies allegation

Two civil rights groups plan to file a federal lawsuit after they say deputies forced a Muslim woman to remove her hijab in public in front of male deputies while attempting to enter the county courthouse.

 

Tribes encouraged by Supreme Court ruling on sports betting but need state to set up legal framework

Most Oklahoma tribal compacts are up for renewal in 2020, which means sports gaming could be a key negotiating point.

 

June 1 is the deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election. Do it with one click and one stamp.

June 1 is the last day you can register to vote for Oklahoma's June 26 Primary Election.

 

Tulsa's Most Wanted fugitive arrested in Kansas on murder charge

A man who was named Tulsa's Most Wanted fugitive after being charged in a fatal shooting last month has been captured in Wichita, Kansas.

 

Video: Michelle Murphy, daughter share tearful reunion 20 years after wrongful murder conviction

The girl was 3 when she last saw her mother who was imprisoned in her brother's death. Through tears, she told Murphy, "You didn't protect us."From the archives: Records show mistakes, questionable evidence in woman's overturned murder case

 

Tulsa police seek missing 66-year-old man

Charles Worley left his home in the 8900 block of East 17th Place on Wednesday morning and hasn't been seen since then, according to police.

 

Animal cruelty charges expected after Wagoner County authorities help rescue five malnourished horses

The skeletal remains of two horses also were found on the property near Haskell.

 

Former Fountainhead resort land placed in federal trust status, clearing way for Creek Nation to build casino resort

Principal Chief James Floyd said the tribe plans to develop the tract as a destination resort. A Muscogee (Creek) Nation-owned casino in Eufaula will likely be relocated, he said.

 

BMX official says cycling group still bullish on Tulsa despite delays in finalizing agreement with city

City officials have consistently said they intend to have a new, world-class USA BMX facility constructed by next summer to ensure that Tulsa is a candidate to host the sport’s Olympic trials in 2020.

 

Chance of showers, thunderstorms in forecast through most of the week

"Storms which affect mainly eastern Oklahoma could produce some large hail but the main threat will likely be damaging winds on Monday night into Tuesday morning," forecasters said.

 

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