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OHP to Begin Distracted Driving Emphasis

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will begin a special emphasis on distracted driving this Saturday, Jan. 17, that will continue through the end of the month. The mobilization is dedicated to and inspired by Trooper Nicholas Dees, who was killed by a distracted driver Jan.
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Tribal Leaders Call For More Federal Consultation

During a recent session held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes called for more formal consultation efforts from federal agencies, especially regarding agreements affecting Indian Education programs, and government-to-government dialogue from the...

ODOC Seizes Millions in Contraband During 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections seized millions of dollars in contraband during 2025, according to a news release. The seizures result from joint efforts by facility staff and the Office of the Inspector General.

From Promise to Patchwork:

When Oklahoma lawmakers passed the Survivors’ Act in 2024, they described it as a long-overdue correction. The law was meant to give incarcerated survivors of domestic abuse a path to sentencing relief when violence shaped the crimes that sent them to prison.
April Wilkens is shown during an interview at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud on Dec. 9, 2025. (Brent Fuchs/Oklahoma Watch)

OSU Announces Commitment From Folds of Honor

Oklahoma State University and Folds of Honor have partnered to support the Honor Ribbon Program, expanding scholarships for qualified OSU students who are spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders.

Seminole Sales Tax up For Month And Year

The January release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole saw an increase in tax revenue in their latest return compared to last month. The release showed this month’s revenue was also higher compared to January last year.

GFL Environmental Buys Central Disposal

A waste collection company previously fired by the City of Seminole will once again be providing services to the city as the result of an acquisition. GFL Environmental has purchased Central Disposal of Shawnee, which has been Seminole’s trash collection provider since July 1, 2022.
GFL Environmental has announced the acquisition of Central Disposal of Shawnee, the provider of trash collection services to the City of Seminole. GFL was Seminole’s previous provider, but in 2022 the Seminole City Council voted to not renew GFL’s con
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