The Latest: Bad night for GOP incumbents who opposed taxes
As his wife Monica, left, looks on, Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb gives a concession speech in the Republican primary for Governor, in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
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Mixed bag for teachers, bad night for legislative incumbents
In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Benita Boone, right, an educator joining on the 110-mile trip from Tulsa to the state Capitol, shouts as the walkers rally with other teachers while protests continue over school funding, in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oklahoma Supreme Court says an initiative petition that would overturn a package of tax hikes for funding teacher pay raises and public schools is invalid.
Civilians kill gunman after 3 shot at Oklahoma restaurant
The man suspected of shooting three people inside an Oklahoma City restaurant before being fatally shot by bystanders had no obvious connection to the victims or the restaurant, and was legally authorized to carry a firearm, authorities said Friday. Oklahoma City Police Capt.
Oklahoma County GOP says Facebook, website possibly hacked
On Sunday, a post was shared on the Oklahoma County Republicans' Facebook page seemingly comparing Democrats to Nazis. The original post was first shared by another page 'Direct to the People,' listing side-by-by comparisons of Nazis and Democrats.
Jail Nurse Performs Exorcism on Inmate
A county jail nurse in Oklahoma faces possible criminal charges for allegedly performing an exorcism on an inmate and delaying medical help for the woman. Jail employees reported that in the February incident Linda Herlong Jackson, 67, said, "I revoke you demons," as the female inmate thrashed about and screamed.
State political parties rank low for campaign fundraising
Hundreds of people stood in a line that extended into the parking lot of the Oklahoma County Election board on Thursday morning, Nov. 3, 2016, waiting for as long as an hour to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Total money collected by Oklahoma's Democratic party is some of the lowest in the nation at less than $1 per capita.
Group continues Bible reading ‘precedent’ at State Capitol
Steve Buck, director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, reads from the Book of Isaiah during a public Bible reading event on Monday in the fourth floor rotunda at the State Capitol to commemorate the International Day of the Bible. [Photo by Carla Hinton, The Oklahoman] A public Bible reading returned to the State Capitol for the third year as an event commemorating the National Bible Association's International Day of the Bible.
Prosecutors: Teen used mom’s gun in shooting by Utah school
Prosecutors say a 14-year-old Utah boy used his mother's gun to shoot and wound another teenager outside a middle school last week. Prosecutors say a 14-year-old Utah boy used his mother's gun to shoot and wound another teenager outside a middle school last week.
Massive Oklahoma manhunt ends with fugitive suspect dead
A western Oklahoma county sheriff says the manhunt is over for Michael Dale Vance Jr., a suspect in a string of violent crimes. A massive, weeklong manhunt for a suspect in a string of violent crimes, including the killing of two relatives, the shooting of three law enforcement officers and multiple carjackings, has ended in a police chase and... Authorities say investigators found three people shot to death outside a rural home in central Kansas, and an unharmed 18-month-old child was found inside.
Inmate strangled to death in Oklahoma county Jail
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