Oklahoma woman wins $1M with Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese flavor

An Oklahoma woman has taken the top prize in Lay’s 2025 "Do Us A Flavor" competition.Paula George of Sapulpa is the creator of the winning flavor: Lay’s Bacon Grilled Cheese Flavored Potato Chips. As the contest champion, George will receive $1 million, and her chip flavor is now available in stores nationwide. Flavor Draws... Read More.

Swadley’s attorney accuses Oklahoma attorney general of misconduct, seeks disqualification from criminal case

The legal fight between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Brent Swadley, founder of Swadley’s Bar-B-Q, has escalated. In an interview, Swadley’s lead attorney, Bryan King, revealed the basis for a formal motion asking the court to disqualify Drummond and his office from prosecuting the criminal case, accusing the attorney general of making repeated, prejudicial... Read More.
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Oklahoma Legislative Leaders Condemn Political Violence Following the Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Legislative leaders have released the following statements in response to Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses being shot last night. Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle  “This horrific act is not just an attack on these public servants and their families, it is an attack on every American who believes in the rule... Read More.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into black market marijuana trafficking.The... Read More.
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Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program.“It aims to provide homeowners,... Read More.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.
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Oklahoma measles cases increase to 19, according to health officials

OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed 19 cases of measles across the state.In the department's most recent update, OSDH says the number of cases is split into 16 confirmed and 3 probable cases.A probable case means a person has symptoms consistent with the national standard definition of measles, but does not have a... 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.