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We’re wrapping up our work at the Capitol. We continued to pass bills to the Governor this week and completed our work on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which begins July 1.
Read moreOklahoma’s tribal governments have their own police forces, their own court systems, and immense wealth from casinos to pay for their public-safety responsibilities. So why did tribal entities recently seek an indirect subsidy from state government?
Read moreSen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Resolution 47 to memorialize June 14, 2022, as President Donald J. Trump Day in the state, which is Trump’s birthday, the birthday of the U.S. Army, and Flag Day.
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A felony charge of burglary in the second degree was filed against a Wewoka resident on Friday, May 13. The charges allege Colby Michael David John broke into and entered a residence in Seminole with the intent to steal property therein.
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This building near the corner of Broadway and Timmons, which served as a women’s shelter, was razed this week after being seriously damaged in the May 4 tornado that swept through the Seminole area. —Staff Photo by Bob Melton
Read moreMuch of downtown Seminole remains closed to traffic and a curfew is being enforced following a May 4 tornado that seriously damaged multiple buildings in throughout the district.
Read moreOn Wednesday May 25, the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct an “After Action Review” (AAR) of the May 4 Tornado that hit Seminole for the benefit of Seminole and other area Storm Spotters.
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Northwood students see which team is the strongest in a game of tug-o-war at the school’s Olympic competition held Thursday. Students were also able to participate in a softball throwing contest as well as long jump and shot-put throwing competitions. There were also several races, including 50, 100, and 400- meter dashes and a 4x100 relay. Each competition was grade-specific (4 , 5 and 6 ). See page 4 of today’s edition for more pictures. —Staff Photo by Bill Anderson
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