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EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

Friday, July 24 by AP

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. It was... Read More.

Kids, husband find truck of missing women, authorities searching area near Kaw City

Wednesday, July 22 by Ponca City Now

Law enforcement officials are searching for a 42-year-old woman who went missing near Kaw City Wednesday morning. Amanda Rogers was last seen at her home with her children and husband about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday morning Kay County Sheriff’s Office officials said . The husband and the children found her pickup near Rocky Ridge Road, just... Read More.

Second federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional strip search by Stillwater police, jail staff

Monday, June 22 by News 9

STILLWATER, Okla. - A Utah woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Stillwater, several police officers and detention officers, alleging she was assaulted, wrongfully arrested, denied medical care and subjected to an unconstitutional strip search while in custody. The lawsuit, filed April 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Western... Read More.

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Police execute search warrant at NW OKC restaurant previously raided in 2023

Monday, June 1 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents served a search warrant early Friday at a northwest Oklahoma City restaurant that authorities have previously raided. Just after midnight, OBN says the agency’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams and Human Trafficking Unit entered the Lucky Zhang Seafood Restaurant, located along Northwest 23rd Street between Western Avenue and Classen Boulevard,... Read More.

Former OSU student awarded $2.5m settlement by City of Stillwater after jail strip search

Friday, May 8 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. -A former Oklahoma State University student says she can begin healing after the City of Stillwater agreed to pay more than $2.5 million to settle her civil rights lawsuit. Claire Hosterman says her civil rights were violated in 2022 when she was stripped and left naked inside a jail cell. At the time, Hosterman... Read More.

OSBI starts new search for 2 Welch girls who went missing 20 years ago

Wednesday, March 11 by News 9

The OSBI and FBI are beginning a new investigation into a case about two Welch girls who went missing more than 25 years ago. Key Takeaways Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman were kidnapped from Freeman’s home the same night her parents were killed. Freeman’s home was burnt down. The pair’s bodies were never found. New... Read More.

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Breakfast brand launches $150,000 search for real Jimmy Dean

Friday, January 9 by News 6

NEW YORK - A new breakfast brand is asking a simple question with a big payday attached: Will the real Jimmy Dean please stand up? Bronco, a high-protein frozen breakfast bagel company, has launched a nationwide promotional search for individuals legally named Jimmy Dean, offering a potential cash reward of up to $150,000. The promotion, called Operation... Read More.

OSU approves new contract for AD Chad Weiberg amid coaching search

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

WARNER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg is getting a new contract while searching for the school’s next football coach. Oklahoma State and the A&M Board of Regents announced the four-year deal on Friday, saying it ensures continuity in leadership for the school amid the evolving landscape of college sports. Weiberg previously agreed... Read More.

Arrests Made Following Traffic Stop, Home Search

Friday, October 10 by KCSO-PCPD

On Wednesday, October 9th, Sheriff's Deputies conducted a joint operation with the 8th District Attorney's Drug Task Force and the Ponca City Police Department. Two arrests were made following two separate traffic contacts. K9 units from both the Sheriff's Office and the Ponca City Police Department were utilized during the operation. One arrest was... Read More.

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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

Thursday, September 11 by AP

OREM, Utah (AP) — The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack and... Read More.

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Monday, July 14 by CBS News

Emergency crews were able to resume some recovery efforts after being forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat. The Kerr County sheriff's office said recovery efforts could resume... Read More.

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

Monday, July 14 by KTUL

JENNINGS, OKLA. (KTUL) — Nine people have been detained, including four who were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' custody after an investigation into a marijuana farm in Pawnee County. On Friday, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a search warrant at HotStar Farm LLC in Jennings as part of an ongoing investigation... Read More.