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Caption: From the left, Cache City Council members Flint Runyan, Ken Lyon, Scott Brown, Steve Red Elk and Mark Hill Sr. listen to a discussion during a special meeting Wednesday at Cache City Hall. Following a closed session, the council voted to suspend Police Chief Michael Crank and Animal Control Officer Alicia Hainline for two days without pay. However, the council did not take disciplinary action against Probationary Patrol Officer Kylie Kutmen. Eric Swanson/Staff Photo

Caption: From the left, Cache City Council members Flint Runyan, Ken Lyon, Scott Brown, Steve Red Elk and Mark Hill Sr. listen to a discussion during a special meeting Wednesday at Cache City Hall. Following a closed session, the council voted to suspend Police Chief Michael Crank and Animal Control Officer Alicia Hainline for two days without pay. However, the council did not take disciplinary action against Probationary Patrol Officer Kylie Kutmen. Eric Swanson/Staff Photo

Cache suspends police chief, animal control officer

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
CACHE – Cache City Council voted Wednesday to suspend Police Chief Michael Crank and Animal Control Officer Alicia Hainline for two days without pay.   However, the council decided it would not take disciplinary action against Probationary Patrol Officer Kylie Kutmen.
The restored Patterson Community Center mural is shown Friday. The City of Lawton hosted a media day Friday to showcase the mural, which depicts residents of the Patterson community and local landmarks. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

The restored Patterson Community Center mural is shown Friday. The City of Lawton hosted a media day Friday to showcase the mural, which depicts residents of the Patterson community and local landmarks. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

Lawton showcases Patterson Center mural

Eric Swanson
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
LAWTON – A scene of Lawton residents mingling with local landmarks hangs on the north side of the Patterson Community Center, located at 4 NE Arlington Ave.   The Patterson Center mural was painted about 30 years ago, but it was damaged by weather.

Jobless benefits on chopping block

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – As Oklahoma’s economy recovers from the global coronavirus pandemic, a measure to cut the number of weeks a jobless Oklahoman can collect unemployment benefits is advancing through the Legislature.
Senate Chief Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Craig escorts then-Gov. Brad Henry to the well of the House of Representatives for his State of the State speech. Bob Craig/Courtesy Photo

Senate Chief Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Craig escorts then-Gov. Brad Henry to the well of the House of Representatives for his State of the State speech. Bob Craig/Courtesy Photo

Five decades later, Bob Craig remains a legend in the Oklahoma Senate

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – He’s easy to spot at the Capitol. Big guy. Tall, built like a linebacker. Red Jacket. Black Slacks. A stalk of gray hair. You’ll find him on the fourth floor. Senate side. He knows every Senator’s name. Pretty much every House member, too.  Kinda’ gruff but direct.

Altus OKs incentive for 911 operators

Tim Farley
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
ALTUS – Lack of 911 operators prompted the city council to approve a $3,000 incentive for prospective communications specialists. The decision came at the March 24 council meeting when the council also set a list of qualifications for the 911 positions.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Responding to heightened interest in electric vehicles, the state Corporation Commission adopted rules intended to ensure that public charging stations for electric-powered vehicles are properly calibrated and safely maintained.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Responding to heightened interest in electric vehicles, the state Corporation Commission adopted rules intended to ensure that public charging stations for electric-powered vehicles are properly calibrated and safely maintained.

EV charging station regulations adopted

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Responding to heightened interest in electric vehicles, the state Corporation Commission adopted rules intended to ensure that public charging stations for electric-powered vehicles are properly calibrated and safely maintained.
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