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Casting call seeks prison guard extras for ‘The Lowdown’ season 2

Friday, March 13 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A television series shooting in Tulsa is looking for local residents to appear on screen. Casting directors for the FX drama “The Lowdown” are seeking men in the Tulsa area to work as prison guard extras for an upcoming scene in Season 2 of the show. Filming for the project is scheduled to... Read More.

Cherokee Nation seeks artists for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Tuesday, February 17 by News 6

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation is now accepting submissions for the 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show, the longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma. The exhibition will be held April 11 through May 16 in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at TrailofTearsArtShow.com. Organizers are... Read More.

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

Wednesday, January 14 by AP

Pedestrian walks outside the BBC Headquarters in London, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file) LONDON (AP) — The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show. Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way the BBC... Read More.

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Belgium seeks protection from Russian retaliation as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine

Friday, December 19 by AP

Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever, center, speaks with from left, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Netherland’s Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a round table meeting at the EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium insisted... Read More.

Local Organization Seeks Coat Donations

Wednesday, November 19 by Ponca City Now

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, Bradbury Commons (Formerly Via Christi), and One Warm Coat® Are Teaming Up To Share Warmth [Ponca City, OK, – Trout Funeral Home & Crematory is hosting a coat drive to collect gently worn or new coats November 19, 2025 – December 12, 2025, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at Trout Funeral Home... Read More.

Drummond seeks proposals for legal action against Temu over security, privacy concerns

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a request for proposals for outside counsel to investigate and pursue legal action against the Chinese e-commerce company Temu amid concerns of consumer protection violations. Temu is a popular mobile app and website that offers low-cost goods to consumers. The company is accused of deceiving consumers by... Read More.

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Oklahoma woman seeks early release for murder of abuser under new domestic violence law

Thursday, September 4 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — “I was constantly afraid for my life,” April Wilkens said about the two years leading up to the night in April 1998 when she shot and killed her former fiancé, Terry Carlton, in his midtown Tulsa home. The abuse Wilkens described is documented in three protective order filings,... Read More.

Stray dogs and wild hogs plague Salina cemetery, city seeks $50K for repairs

Wednesday, August 20 by KTUL

SALINA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Ross Mayes Cemetery, a final resting place for generations of Salina families, is under siege. Wild hogs and a growing population of stray dogs have been damaging gravesites, disturbing mourners, and prompting city officials to take action. The cemetery is the only one in the city. However, Mayor and City Manager... Read More.

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

Sunday, August 3 by The Associated Press

By ALI SWENSON and GARY FIELDS Associated Press NEW 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 states. Over the past three months,... Read More.

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Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

Saturday, June 28 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.

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

Monday, June 16 by News 9

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.

OCSO Seeks Public Help in Bluestem Lake Homicide Case; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, March 8 by KTUL

Update: The victim is an adult OSAGE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — Deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) responded to a reported shooting at Bluestem Lake. The incident occurred during a juvenile birthday party. According to OCSO, alcohol was present at the party. Caleb Andrews, also known as “Laylo,” was identified as a suspect in the murder of... Read More.