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The Internal Revenue Service still employs outdated manual practices and a human assembly line for its paper processing operations. U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

The Internal Revenue Service still employs outdated manual practices and a human assembly line for its paper processing operations. U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

IRS coping with backlogs and lousy service; more help available for taxpayers this year

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
WASHINGTON — As the Internal Revenue Service grapples with a backlog of approximately nine million unprocessed tax returns from prior years and struggles to answer taxpayer phone calls, the 2023 tax filing season officially starts Jan. 23.
Trey Lam, executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. OKLAHOMA FARM REPORT

Trey Lam, executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. OKLAHOMA FARM REPORT

$5M in drought relief grants awarded

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s Emergency Drought Commission distributed $5 million in drought relief grants to various conservation districts across the state.

Insurance Commissioner Mulready announces priorities for new term

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shortly after being sworn in for his second term in public office, State Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready outlined some of his top priorities for the next four years. He said his agenda includes: • Helping Oklahomans get ready for natural disasters and mitigate risks.
A film about the Muscogee (Creek) Nation censoring its free press premieres this month at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. PROVIDED

A film about the Muscogee (Creek) Nation censoring its free press premieres this month at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. PROVIDED

Film about Oklahoma tribe to premiere at Sundance

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
A documentary about a Native American tribe in Oklahoma will observe its world premiere this month at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The lineup of 99 films, which will be presented on Jan. 19-29, includes “Bad Press.” Angel Ellis is just trying to do her job.

Absentee ballot applications available for 2023 elections

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2023 election year can request absentee ballots now using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp, or by downloading and printing an application from the State Election Board website at oklahoma.
From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

From the left, Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd shakes hands with District Judge Emmit Tayloe after Sheperd was sworn into office Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. ERIC SWANSON | SOUTHWEST LEDGER

New judges begin term

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
LAWTON — Comanche County’s judicial staff is back up to full strength after two new judges were sworn in Monday.
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