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Oklahoma Human Services, national child welfare leader unite to advance child safety

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services recently announced that it is expanding child welfare training as part of its goal to make Oklahoma the safest state in the nation for children.

Westwin proposed a settlement offer but wanted to change terms, LEDA exec says

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

LAWTON – The chief communications officer for Westwin Elements wrote in an email to Southwest Ledger that they submitted an offer April 21 to purchase their pilot nickel processing plant in Lawton and the land on which it sits – “an offer that would fully satisfy the company’s obligations related...

Bordwine sentencing hearing rescheduled for Oct. 29

Mike W. Ray

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The federal sentencing hearing for Chickasha businessman and property owner Brannan Bordwine was postponed recently to Oct. 29.

Provided From the left, State Rep. Daniel Pae, German State Legislator of North- Rhine Westphalia Angela Freimuth, and State Sen. Dave Rader attend the launch of the American German State Legislators Caucus.

Pae helps launch American German State Legislators Caucus

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, joined lawmakers from across the country last week to officially launch the American German State Legislators Caucus during the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit in Chicago.

OU Health performs rare double pulmonary valve procedure, providing option for high-risk patients

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – OU Health physicians have successfully performed a rare, minimally invasive heart procedure that placed two artificial pulmonary valves in a patient who was not eligible for traditional surgery or standard valve replacement.

Jenna Lowrance | Southwest Ledger Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt prepares to speak at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City.

Stitt hosts NGA Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the National Governors Association traveled to Oklahoma City over the weekend for the organization’s annual Summer Meeting.

House leadership approves 92 interim studies for 2026

M. Scott Carter

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Echoing the Oklahoma Senate, the Oklahoma House of Representatives approved close to 100 interim studies for 2026. Records show that House leaders approved 92 of the 120 studies filed, while 28 requests were shot down. In addition, several studies were combined in one package.

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State lawmakers, rural leaders urged senators to protect reliable rural postal service

Staff Report

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

As the U.S. Senate considers nominees to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Oklahoma lawmakers and rural community leaders urge the senators to ensure the USPS remains committed to dependable mail service for rural communities.State Rep.

Bordwine’s partners stiffed liim for $630K, he claims; district court hearing slated Aug. 4

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Blessed Chickasha Collective sued Brannan Bordwine, Bordwine Development, and Latitude Liquids in Grady County District Court on Feb. 9, 2023, claiming breach of contract and negligence.

Chickasha businessman Bordwine pleads to federal charge, owes DEQ $275,000

Mike W. Ray

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Chickasha businessman and property owner Brannan Bordwine pleaded guilty to a felony crime arising from the improper disposal of tons of recalled hand sanitizer classified as hazardous waste, and is scheduled to be sentenced July 31 in Oklahoma City’s Western District federal court.

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