Audit of Varnum Public Schools reveals widespread problems

OKLAHOMA CITY — An investigative audit of the Varnum Public Schools district in Seminole County found problems including check tampering, undocumented purchases and missing cash deposits, State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said Thursday.

DOC announces arrests, including Lawtonians, at state prisons

OKLAHOMA CITY — Two Lawtonians were among the first group of people listed in a state Department of Corrections announcement Friday that it will post all arrests on Facebook and X “to increase transparency” in its operations.

Haskell County insurance producer fined, license revoked following OID investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced it has fined and revoked the license of Leslie Clark, a resident insurance producer from Stigler, following an investigation led by its Anti-Fraud Unit.On Feb.

Nationwide auto groups to receive warning letter from FTC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 100 auto groups nationwide will be receiving warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission concerning deceptive advertising prices.

House gives big support to data center bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s only remaining bill targeting data centers was overwhelmingly passed in the state House of Representatives Monday, sending the measure to the Senate.The House voted 92-2 in support of House Bill 2992 by Rep.

Comanche County jail death lawsuit similar to one settled for $13.5M in Wagoner County

LAWTON –The Comanche County Facilities Authority, which operates the Comanche County Detention Center, is embroiled in a civil rights lawsuit that’s quite similar to a lawsuit filed against the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office that was settled out of court for $13.5 million.

Temporary bans on data centers proposed in 12 states; Lawton imposed limits

Oklahoma is one of a dozen states that are considering temporary bans on construction of data centers.Besides the Sooner State, others are Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Comanche Nation sues multiple contractors

LAWTON – Ten area contractors are named in civil suits filed March 4 in Comanche County District Court by lawyers for the Comanche Nation. Each case is for civil relief of more than $10,000 and initiated due to alleged breach of contracts.