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DOC staff capture NOCC walkaway; second remains at large

Thursday, March 26 by Molly Payne

Media release (VINITA, Okla.) – Oklahoma Department of Corrections Inspector General agents and facility security staff have captured one of two inmates who walked away Wednesday afternoon from Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center (NOCC). The second... Read More.

Drumright Woman Jailed On Child Abuse Charge

Thursday, March 26 by Joyce Abrams

By: Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A Drumright woman has been accused of abusing her 13-year-old daughter, grabbing the guardian of the girl, and resisting arrest by Drumright Police Officer Mandy Folden. Stacey Ann Moran, 38,... Read More.

Perkins Ex-convict Jailed On Gun & Domestic Violence Charge

Thursday, March 26 by Joyce Abrams

By: Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- A Perkins man convicted of accessory after the fact to robbery in Tulsa County has been charged in Payne County with being a felon in possession of a loaded... Read More.

Cushing Police and Fire Reports

Wednesday, March 25 by Joyce Abrams

(Cushing, Okla.) Below are the Cushing Police and Fire/Ambulance reports for March 15-23, 2020. Disclaimer: All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty. Cushing Police Reports 3/15/20 Danielle Jane Hopkins Milligan - Assault and Battery 3/16/20 Andrew Paul Phelps - Assault... Read More.

UPDATE: DPS extends expiration date for driver licenses, CDLs, ID cards, handicap permits

Wednesday, March 25 by Joyce Abrams

UPDATE: Last week, we sent out information regarding DPS extending expiration dates of Class D licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) licenses, State Issued ID cards and Handicap Placards. A change was posted March 24... Read More.

State Board approves distance learning for the remainder of the school year

Wednesday, March 25 by Molly Payne

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – The State Board of Education unanimously approved an order that implements a Distance Learning Plan to complete the 2019-20 school year for Oklahoma students without reopening school buildings. The approval comes as numbers grow for positive... Read More.

Yale Police and Fire Reports

Wednesday, March 25 by Joyce Abrams

(Cushing, OK) Listed below are the Yale Police and Fire reports for March 17-22, 2020. Disclaimer: All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3/18/20 Chief Kelly is investigating a Fraud report Assistant Chief Moore is investigating a... Read More.

Attorney General Hunter Issues Consumer Alert on At-Home Coronavirus Testing

Wednesday, March 25 by Joyce Abrams

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today issued a consumer alert after receiving reports of individuals attempting to sell at-home tests for the Coronavirus. Attorney General Hunter said Oklahomans need to be on high... Read More.

Payne County Court Clerk’s Office Close Except By Appointment

Wednesday, March 25 by Joyce Abrams

By: Patti Weaver (Stillwater, Okla.) -- Due to the risk of coronavirus, the Payne County Court Clerk's Office has been closed to the public as of Tuesday, but anyone needing services, including such matters as... Read More.

Regional Food Bank to Shut Down Volunteer Opportunities to Public, Continue Distributing Food to Partner Agencies Across Central and Western Oklahoma

Tuesday, March 24 by Molly Payne

Media release (OKLAHOMA CITY) – March 24, 2020 - In an abundance of caution and in compliance with orders from state and local officials, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will close its volunteer opportunities... Read More.