Multi-agency human trafficking operation in Oklahoma leads to multiple arrests and children rescue

A multi-agency human trafficking bust, in conjunction with the District 27 District Attorney’s Office, conducted a coordinated operation that ended in multiple arrests and children rescued last week. 3 victims were recovered and 4 children under the age of 10 were located and placed in DHS custody according to officials. Authorities say 7 sex buyers were arrested in... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office hosting Tulsa area human trafficking prevention training

OKLAHOMA CITY  — The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit will partner with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to help law enforcement, energy and transportation leaders develop counter-trafficking strategies at a Coalition Build from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow. The event aims to close loopholes... Read More.
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OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.
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Estes Backs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking; Nixes Contraception Protection Measure, Neo-Nazi Probe

Congressman Ron Estes voted in favor of a bill Tuesday that reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues. Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County. The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally and the... Read More.