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Epic founders, former CFO arrested

Eric Swanson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Epic Charter Schools founders Ben Harris and David Chaney, and former chief financial officer Josh Brock, were arrested Thursday on suspicion of racketeering and other charges. Harris, Chaney and Brock were taken into custody at about 10 a.m.
Attorney Bob Burke, left, and Liz George review court documents that ask the Oklahoma Supreme Court to intercede in the fight to incorporate Hochatown. Photo provided by Dian Jordan

Attorney Bob Burke, left, and Liz George review court documents that ask the Oklahoma Supreme Court to intercede in the fight to incorporate Hochatown. Photo provided by Dian Jordan

Hochatown Residents Ask Supreme Court to Intercede in Incorporation Fight

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The citizens group seeking to incorporate Hochatown – a small, thriving community in southeastern Oklahoma – took their case to the Oklahoma Supreme Court Wednesday, asking the court to intercede in the dispute between the community and the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners.
The seven-million-gallon water storage tank in west Lawton helps sustain pressure in the water distribution system and experiences high demand during sizzling summer days. LEDGER PHOTO/DAVID HALE

The seven-million-gallon water storage tank in west Lawton helps sustain pressure in the water distribution system and experiences high demand during sizzling summer days. LEDGER PHOTO/DAVID HALE

Loan to finance new computer system for City of Lawton Water Department

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
LAWTON – The Oklahoma Water Resources Board approved a $5 million low-interest loan that will enable the Lawton Water Authority to replace its antiquated computerized system that operates the municipal water treatment and distribution systems.
Matthew Priest Assistant Director, Fort Sill and Fort Gibson National Cemeteries National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Matthew Priest Assistant Director, Fort Sill and Fort Gibson National Cemeteries National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs

12:10 To The Top: Matthew Priest

Andrew W. Griffin
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
For Matthew Priest, Assistant Director of the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, his job “is a calling.” “I felt called to be part of it,” Priest explained of the job affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Inmates are seen lining up to receive their medication at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington. The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency identified the prison as having a strong jobs training program. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Inmates are seen lining up to receive their medication at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington. The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency identified the prison as having a strong jobs training program. (Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)

Report: Oklahoma Prisons Plagued With Staffing Shortages, Operational Inefficiencies

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Severe staffing shortages and operational inefficiencies within Oklahoma’s prison system are placing a legal and financial burden on the state, examiners from the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency wrote in a draft report released on Thursday.

Midwest City, Moore and Del City withdraw from RTA

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY — A proposed commuter rail between Edmond and Norman took a detour with the withdrawal of three communities from the Regional Transportation Authority.   Midwest City, Moore and Del City left the Regional Transportation Authority, the Oklahoman reported.

NOC program selected by NASA

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
WASHINGTON — An Oklahoma College was selected by NASA for a project designed to bring science- and math-related subjects to rural communities.   Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa was selected for its project, “Supporting STEM in Underserved Communities.
After a year of controversy and fundraising struggles, the Oklahoma Republican Party is looking for a fresh start under newly elected Chairman A.J. Ferate. Courtesy

After a year of controversy and fundraising struggles, the Oklahoma Republican Party is looking for a fresh start under newly elected Chairman A.J. Ferate. Courtesy

Oklahoma GOP looks to boost fundraising under new leadership

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
After a year of controversy and fundraising struggles, the Oklahoma Republican Party is looking for a fresh start under newly elected Chairman A.J. Ferate. Ferate has long been involved in Republican politics nationally and statewide.
These are examples of the 2-pound packages of venison donated annually to food pantries across the state. Photo by Kelly Bostian, courtesy of the Okla. Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

These are examples of the 2-pound packages of venison donated annually to food pantries across the state. Photo by Kelly Bostian, courtesy of the Okla. Dept. of Wildlife Conservation

Thousands of pounds of venison given to local food pantries each deer season

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Oklahoma consistently ranks as one of the hungriest states in the nation. Through a cooperative agreement, several tons of venison are donated each year to food pantries across the state, providing thousands of nutritious meals.
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