Comanche County approves agreement with OKARR

LAWTON –With the support of Comanche County officials, the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Oklahoma Alliance for Resources and Recovery is seeking a federal grant to cover the cost of establishing a diversion program, which would help people who are charged with certain crimes address the behavior...

Kiowa Co. candidate filing period begins Feb. 3

From staff reports Candidates interested in running for office in six Kiowa County municipalities will f ile declarations of candidacy starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 3.Declaration of candidacy forms must be completed and submitted to the Kiowa County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Feb.

Sample ballots available for Feb. 11 school election

From staff reports Sample ballots are now available for the Feb. 11 special election for Chattanooga and Fletcher Public Schools, according to a news release from the Comanche County Election Board.

Duncan Council sets date for municipal vote

DUNCAN – Duncan residents who live in Wards 3 and 4 will choose their representatives on the Duncan City Council later this year.In its first meeting of 2025, the council voted Jan. 14 to call for a municipal election by scheduling the candidate filing period and setting an election date.

Despite WB letter, no litigation pending from Chickasha ‘Leg Lamp’ statue

CHICKASHA – A bit of a ruckus was generated on social media here last week over a letter alleging the iconic “leg lamp” statue downtown violates trademark and copyright laws.The letter was issued almost four months ago, on Oct. 2, 2024, by Markel Service Inc.

Chickasha council discusses pool, charter school, water plant land

CHICKASHA – Initial repairs on the municipal swimming pool, a charter school permit, and land for the new water treatment plant were discussed recently by the City Council.• A $61,370 initial payment was approved for repairs underway at the swimming pool in Shannon Springs Park.

State Treasurer opposes money laundering regulation

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Todd Russ expressed angst last week after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).This federal requirement orders owners of more than 32.

State using AI to drive transparency, accountability

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Office of Management and Enterprise Services is using artificial intelligence to monitor how taxpayer dollars are being spent within state agencies.

State issues cease-and-desist to unlicensed auto warranty co.

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Insurance Department (OID) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Select Auto Inc., doing business as Select Auto Protect, because of unauthorized sales of auto warranty contracts in Oklahoma.

FY2025 GRF collections exceed monthly and YTD estimates

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – General Revenue Fund collections in December 2024 totaled $738.7 million, which was $24.5 million above the monthly estimate and $33.8 million more than collections in December 2023.