Sovereignty is a hot-button issue as Republicans compete in a congressional district mostly on tribal land

With 13 Republicans running for an open congressional seat that covers mostly native land, some District 2 candidates say they support added federal funding for tribal law enforcement, while others are calling to dismantle reservations.

Bank7 issues dividend

  OKLAHOMA CITY — Bank7 Corporations announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its outstanding common stock. The dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid on July 7 to shareholders of record.

Rep. Worthen to keynote 2nd annual Patriots in the Park

LAWTON – The Comanche County Republican Party will host its 2nd annual Patriots in the Park Saturday, July 9.   State Rep. Rande Worthen (R-Lawton) will be the keynote speaker for the event which will be held at the Patriots Pavilion in Elmer Thomas Park (4th and Ferris).

Treasurer candidate quits office after employees allege misconduct

OKLAHOMA CITY – David Benjamin Hooten, one of three Republican candidates for State Treasurer, resigned as Oklahoma County Clerk on June 17 rather than fight an attempt to oust him from office over allegations of sexual harassment.

State sees average of 2.08 inches of rain

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 2.08 inches for the week of June 6-12, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The June 7 U.S.

Elder financial abuse is a growing threat

WASHINGTON – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an advisory alerting financial institutions to the rising trend of elder financial exploitation.

2 attorneys charged with fraud in MJ operations

OKLAHOMA CITY – A raid on an illegal marijuana farm in Garvin County in 2021 revealed a “ghost” owner and culminated in a multicounty grand jury indictment lodged against two Oklahoma lawyers named in 22 felony charges filed against them June 16 by Attorney General John O’Connor, accusing them of...

Hamm Family seeks outstanding Continental stock

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma oil and gas leader is seeking to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Continental Resources.   The Hamm Family collectively holds approximately 299.

Mammoth receives first FEMA appeal response in Puerto Rico dispute

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mammoth Energy Services Inc. announced today the first appeal response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a disputed contract with Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

Cherokee chief rescinds state flag removal order

On reflection, the Cherokee Nation’s principal chief opted to rescind his executive order to remove the Oklahoma flag from tribal facilities.