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AG Drummond alleges OK Crisis Nursery leader spent donations on meals, car, salons

by Ponca City Now
Jennifer Roberts OKLAHOMA CITY- (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office is filing a civil suit against the owner of the non-profit OK Crisis Nursery Foundation" for allegedly spending more than $28,000 in charitable donations on steak, sushi and more. "Definitely, she's a sheep in wolves clothing," said Jenny Street, who had a friend who worked with... Read More.

Federal funding deadline puts 988 crisis lifeline at risk in Oklahoma

by News 6
Oklahoma lawmakers are moving quickly to secure the future of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding for the service is set to expire at the end of September. Without new funding, state leaders warn thousands of crisis calls could be redirected to 911, a system not designed to handle ongoing mental health... Read More.

Law strengthens 988 Crisis Lifeline after cyberattack caused 24-hour outage

by News 9
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Suicide takes the lives of about 50,000 Americans every year, including many veterans. Legislation to strengthen a key tool in preventing suicides was signed into law earlier this week. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received more than 16 million contacts since its launch in July 2022, an average of about 1,400 per... Read More.
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Attorney General Drummond deploys agents to support Okemah police amid staffing crisis

by KOKH
OKEMAH, OKLA (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is assisting the City of Okemah by allowing agents to stand in for Okemah police officers after five officers either resigned or were terminated. Drummond's agents will maintain law enforcement operations while Okemah restores its police force. "I am not afraid to make such a move if it means... Read More.

Gov. Stitt announces FEMA’s approval to make funding available for crisis counceling

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Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved his request to make funding available for crisis counseling, which will help support mental health initiatives designed to benefit people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Stitt said this is a portion of his ongoing request for disaster assistance as part of Oklahoma’s... Read More.