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Osage Nation Ranch cattle stolen, dozen more found dead

Monday, August 4

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -The Osage County Sheriff's Office is investigating after seventeen cows were reported stolen from Osage Nation Ranch and more than a dozen additional cows were found dead in pen enclosures.According to officials, the animals are thought to have been stolen between July 23 and July 27.Osage Nation... Read More.

Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries, days after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Monday, August 4

(AP) — A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve,... Read More.

Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

Sunday, August 3

By ALI SWENSON and GARY FIELDS Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails, and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the... Read More.

Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

Saturday, August 2

By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher, who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park, bounced between four school districts in three states in recent years.Andrew James McGann was placed on administrative... Read More.

THE PONCA CITY LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT FROM OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES

Friday, August 1

The Ponca City Library is proud to announce it has received a $350.00 grant from OH (Oklahoma Humanities) for Let's Talk About It: Abridged Version.The Library's abridged theme is based on the Oklahoma Private Investigations series. Letter from Home blends mystery and investigative tools to provide a window on... Read More.

Arkansas State Police hold news conference following arrest of suspect Andrew James McGann

Friday, August 1

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend, Arkansas officials said.Arkansas State Police arrested Andrew James McGann of Springdale and charged him with two counts... Read More.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert Launches “Capitol to Community” Statewide Series

Friday, August 1

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has launched a new initiative titled "Capitol to Community", a series of events held across the state over the interim with the goal of strengthening connections between legislators and the Oklahomans they serve.The format of Capitol to Community will vary depending... Read More.

3 Oklahoma men convicted of drug trafficking from behind prison walls

Friday, August 1

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Three Oklahoma inmates are among the 27 people who have been convicted in a federal drug trafficking case.Zachary Clark, 35; Brandon Horne, 42; and Johnny Ross, 32, were in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections when they took part in a "major methamphetamine... Read More.

9 summer migraine triggers and how to avoid them

Friday, August 1

TULSA, Okla. -If you suffer from migraines, summer might be your most challenging season. Experts say several environmental factors during the warmer months can increase the frequency and severity of headaches.Here are nine things to watch for—and what to do to keep migraines at bay. 1. Sudden Weather Changes Doctors say changes... Read More.

Reps Remember George Nigh

Thursday, July 31

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, Jim Grego, R-Wilburton and David Smith, R-Arpelar, issued the following statement following the death of former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh. Nigh was born in McAlester and graduated from McAlester High School. He later graduated from what is now Eastern Oklahoma... Read More.

OHP attends ATF National Odor Recognition Test

Thursday, July 31

OHP Explosive Detection K9s participated in the ATF National Odor Recognition Test (NORT) last week. This is where police and military canine teams from across the country, train and certify on explosives. The three-day course allows canine teams to showcase their odor detection and teamwork skills while actively searching out... Read More.

Standing for What’s Right

Thursday, July 31

By Rep. Molly JenkinsOne of the foundational principles I believe in is the right to private property. That’s why I’m pleased to share that my interim study request, No. 25-061 on Eminent Domain for Transmission Line Development, has officially been approved.The goal of this study is to take a... Read More.