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A multicounty grand jury revealed it’s been investigating the early release of a drunk driver from prison. In a report released Thursday, the grand jury said although it found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, it did find multiple issues with the early release GPS Program.

It took essentially the dismantling of a house, but authorities flushed a wanted felon from the attic of residence in a Seminole neighborhood Sunday evening.

Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, and Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, are celebrating the governor’s signing of Senate Bill 1290.

Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children. The gala event – set for Saturday, July 25 at Oklahoma City’s Farmers Public Market – is also the nonprofit organization’s most important fundraiser.

Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. Two ceremonies were held in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and local law enforcement across the state urge drivers and passengers to buckle up for the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign.

When finance site WalletHub ranked Oklahoma’s public-schools 50th in the nation in 2025, the ranking was widely noted. While less noted, WalletHub also ranked Oklahoma the tenth-most gambling-addicted state.

WEWOKA-District Attorney Roy Powell of Ada was sharply criticized by the Seminole County grand Jury today, which originally was called to investigate him and his office, but no indictments were returned against him. The panel also criticized Seminole County.