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Norman man accused of posting threats against federal officials

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Cleveland County man who posted messages on social media in which violent, racist and profane comments were directed against several federal officials, and families of most of them, has been indicted on 10 counts of communicating a threat.

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Bill to address driver’s license backlog heading to governor

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation intended to speed up the process of issuing and renewing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in Oklahoma cleared the Legislature with little opposition and was sent to the Governor on Tuesday for his consideration.

Ft. Sill sex assault still under enquiry

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

FORT SILL – Military authorities are still investigating the allegation of the Army trainee at Fort Sill who said she was assaulted by more than 20 service members. U.S.

Gen. James C. McConville

‘We must transform the Army,’ Chief of Staff says

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

If it receives the “green light,” the United States military can withdraw from Afghanistan relatively quickly and safely, Gen. James C. McConville, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, said Monday.

Cotton Co. votes to close road for pipeline repair

Eric Swanson

Thursday, April 15, 2021

WALTERS – The Cotton County Board of Commissioners approved a request Monday to close the road at the intersection of County Roads 2690 and 1940 temporarily.

LEDGER PHOTO BY CURTIS AWBREY Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell cuts the ribbon during a ceremony in front of American Legends Tattoo Shop in Medicine Park Sunday.

Medicine Park ‘open for business’

Curtis Awbrey – Editor

Thursday, April 15, 2021

MEDICINE PARK — Several Medicine Park businesses held ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sunday afternoon as Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell paid a visit to the small community.

Randy McDaniel

State’s credit outlook improves

News Staff

Thursday, April 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Saying state government has done well managing its finances during the pandemic, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has revised Oklahoma’s outlook from negative to stable, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced Wednesday.

Donald Moore

New finance director ready to work after setbacks

Tim Farley

Thursday, April 15, 2021

LAWTON – Lawton’s new finance director was excited about his new job and the thrill of working in a bigger city, but just before the move he was struck with the COVID-19 virus.

Bill to make insulin more affordable goes to governor.

Measure to cap insulin costs heads to Gov. Stitt

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to make insulin more affordable for Oklahomans was transmitted to Governor Stitt on Wednesday. House Bill 1019 by Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton, and Sen.

Winter weather in February caused utility prices to skyrocket.

State’s utility bills soared due to winter weather

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Thursday, April 15, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Utility bills in Oklahoma soared to staggering heights during the record-breaking winter storm that struck in February. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Electric Power, parent company of Public Service Co.

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