State sees spike in work zone deaths, Gatz urges drivers to slow down
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has seen a 106 percent spike in the number of work zone fatalities, Oklahoma’s transportation secretary said this week.
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Westmoore wins first-ever state high school aviation title
TULSA – In a historic weekend for Oklahoma education and industry, Westmoore High School was crowned the first-ever Oklahoma High School State Aviation Champions.The Jaguars secured the title at the event hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and FlightSafety...
Annual Bob Wills Day set for Monday at State Capitol
OKLAHOMA CITY – An annual tradition at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Bob Wills Day, will take place on Monday, March 9.Bob Wills Day at the Capitol is presented through a partnership of the Oklahoma Arts Council and Oklahoma Historical Society, with support from the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture...
Arkansas man awaiting murder trial wins GOP primary for county sheriff
An Arkansas man awaiting trial for charges that he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser has won the Republican nomination for county sheriff, in a race that’s garnered national attention.Aaron Spencer won more than 53 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s three-person primary for Lonoke County...
Public Records - 3/7/25
LAWSUITSM&T Bank vs. David Emert and Angela Emert for $78,940.91 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 2, Block 16, Bellflower Addition Section 3, Oklahoma City.Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Vanderlei Do Prado for $45,314.34 to pay a debt plus...
Indians defeat Generals in opener
Though outshot by U.S. Grant, El Reno High School’s boys soccer team opened up the 2026 season with a 4-2 road win over the Generals in non-district action.The Indians were outshot 17-15 by the Generals, who also had a 7-2 edge in corner kicks.El Reno got two goals from Vicente Saldana Barbosa...
A tribute to service, sacrifice
Several dozen people turned out last week for the dedication of a mural honoring the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Thomas Duran.
Students cross under stalled train, police say no injuries
El Reno police said a stalled train Monday morning resulted in kids on their way to school crawling under it. Police Chief Ken Brown said no injuries were reported.
Tribes donate equipment, supplies to Cardinal Point
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes representatives came to Cardinal Point Family Justice Center to deliver new forensic exam equipment and supplies.“This is a huge milestone for Canadian County,” Cardinal Point CEO Karla Docter said.“Currently, we do not have dedicated Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) or...
Stitt puts Gatz back as Secretary of Transportation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt last week reappointed Tim Gatz to his role as Secretary of Transportation, a Cabinet position awaiting Oklahoma Senate confirmation.“This whole ordeal was nothing more than semantics,” said Gov. Stitt.“Gatz started with me in 2019 as my go-to for all transportation...
