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U.S. Supreme Court Makes Historic Native American Ruling in Creek Nation Reservation Case

U.S. Supreme Court Makes Historic Native American Ruling in Creek Nation Reservation Case

U.S. Supreme Court Makes Historic Native American Ruling in Creek Nation Reservation Case

Lenzy Krehbiel-burton Staff Writer
Thursday, July 9, 2020
WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 decision Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Congress never disestablished the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation, thus barring state prosecution of criminal cases against American Indians across a sweeping chunk of Eastern Oklahoma.
Commercial buildings

Commercial buildings

Lawton commercial building permits

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Projects listed below are commercial building permits issued since June 22. 900 N.E. Rogers Ln. A permit was issued on June 25 for a new sign for Storage R US, costing $12,700. 2620 W. Gore Blvd.
A diorama of a Vietnam War fire support base, circa 1968, with an M102 105mm Howitzer in the foreground and an M107 175mm self-propelled gun in the background, inside the Army Field Artillery Museum in Fort Sill. Ledger photos by Mike W. Ray

A diorama of a Vietnam War fire support base, circa 1968, with an M102 105mm Howitzer in the foreground and an M107 175mm self-propelled gun in the background, inside the Army Field Artillery Museum in Fort Sill. Ledger photos by Mike W. Ray

Adding to its Ammo

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 9, 2020
FORT SILL – The history of U.S. Army artillery is on display here in the Army Field Artillery Museum. Gordon Blaker brought his diverse experience with museums and his 17-year career as an Army officer when he became director and curator of the museum at Fort Sill more than 11 years ago.
Lawton mayor meets with Cookie Commission

Lawton mayor meets with Cookie Commission

Lawton mayor meets with Cookie Commission

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Perhaps the weightiest issue Lawton Mayor Stan Booker addressed Wednesday was the meeting with his “Cookie Commission” comprised of preschoolers at Good Years daycare center in Lawton.
Tillman County Farmers Market

Tillman County Farmers Market

Tillman County Farmers Market offers local veggies

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
FREDERICK - Summer growing season has arrived at the Tillman County Farmers Market here, with locally-grown vegetables now available for purchase during the weekly event each Saturday at 420 S. Main St.
COVID- 19

COVID- 19

Which is more lethal: COVID-19 or the flu?

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 9, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – I did some research after hearing yet another claim that the death rate from COVID-19, which has no vaccine, is lower than the death rate from influenza, which has vaccines. I have no idea where that claim originated – perhaps on Faux “News”? – but the statistics say otherwise.
Medicaid in Oklahoma

Medicaid in Oklahoma

What everyone needs to know about Medicaid in Oklahoma

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Even with the passage of State Question 802, many people do not fully understand the Medicaid system. I have focused this column on the information Oklahomans need to help those who might qualify or want further information.
The State of Oklahoma seeks to add to its network of charging stations to increase the use of electric vehicles. Ledger photo by Chris Martin

The State of Oklahoma seeks to add to its network of charging stations to increase the use of electric vehicles. Ledger photo by Chris Martin

State agencies announce funding for electric vehicle charging stations

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A grant program funded by the Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust is aimed at increasing the number of Oklahoma’s light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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