Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Major Reform to Increase Transparency in State House
Lawton, OK – Oklahoma Representative Tom Gann, a Republican from Inola, has introduced a comprehensive reform package aimed at overhauling the state’s legislative process. House Resolution 1001 (HR 1001) is designed to increase transparency, redistribute power, and promote a more member-driven approach to governance in…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Issues Endangered Missing Advisory for Ricky Joe Tharp
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has issued an Endangered Missing Advisory on behalf of the Oklahoma City Police Department for 50-year-old Ricky Joe Tharp, who was reported missing on December 20. Tharp was last seen with his Golden Doodle service dog,…
Fatal Boating Collision Claims Two Lives at Lake Texoma
Oklahoma City, OK – A tragic boating accident at Lake Texoma claimed the lives of two individuals on Friday afternoon. The collision, which occurred near Alberta Creek, approximately five miles southeast of Kingston, Oklahoma, involved a 20-foot Skeeter fishing boat. According to the Oklahoma Highway…
Oklahoma City Reaches Proposed Settlement in Controversial Police Shooting Case
Oklahoma City, OK – The city of Oklahoma City has proposed a settlement of $875,000 to the family of 15-year-old Stavian Rodriguez, who was fatally shot by police officers nearly four years ago. The proposed settlement comes as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by…
Seven New Laws Set to Take Effect in Oklahoma on January 1, 2024
Lawton, OK – As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Oklahomans will see several new laws come into effect across the state, touching on a variety of important issues including voting rights, healthcare protections, and enhanced benefits for first responders. These changes will…
Wichita Falls Woman Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash in Clay County
Oklahoma City, OK – A Wichita Falls woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 82 in Clay County that occurred over a week ago. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that 21-year-old Jacqueline Nicole Villegas was involved in the accident…
Search for Missing 8-Year-Old Clara Robinson Enters Fifth Day
Oklahoma City, OK – The search for 8-year-old Clara Robinson, who went missing after a tragic car accident on Christmas Eve near Sherman, Texas, has entered its fifth day, with authorities continuing their efforts to locate the young girl. Clara and her family were traveling…
Holiday in the Park in Lawton Continues Through New Year’s Day
Lawton, OK — The City of Lawton’s annual Holiday in the Park celebration is lighting up the winter season at Elmer Thomas Park, offering festive fun for families throughout the holidays. The event, which runs through New Year’s Day, showcases a stunning display of holiday…
One Injured in Crash Near NE 63rd Street and N Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK – A crash near NE 63rd Street and N Kelley Avenue on Thursday night left one person in critical condition. Oklahoma City Police reported that a man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition following the collision. The man’s wife…
Parents Arrested in Cleveland County for Alleged Horrific Child Abuse
Oklahoma City, OK — A mother and father have been arrested in connection with a series of disturbing allegations of child abuse in Cleveland County. Court documents detail the abuse as both extreme and graphic, with accusations spanning from severe physical and sexual mistreatment to…
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Implements Sobriety Checkpoint to Ensure Road Safety During Holidays
Lawton, OK – As the holiday season continues with Christmas just behind us and New Year’s celebrations ahead, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to stay safe on the roads. In 2024 alone, 407 people lost their lives in drug or alcohol-related crashes, many…
I-35 Southbound Lanes Closed at I-44 Westbound Junction for Barrier Wall Repairs
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has announced the closure of southbound lanes on Interstate 35 at the junction with I-44 westbound. The closure, which began at 11:48 a.m., is due to repairs being made to the construction zone’s barrier wall. Action…
