Attorneys for the wife of one of five men that were killed in a Jan. 2018 explosion near Quinton has filed a response to a motion filed by attorneys for the Patterson 219 rig owners asking for a protective order to prevent depositions of two top company executives.

Vance Air Force Base recently streamlined control over the traffic pattern for T-6 Texan II training flights, and the move is expected to help meet an increased demand for pilot output.

The “Layered Lives” exhibit runs to Feb. 16 in the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation Gallery. 

As cold weather descends upon the area, many residents are warming up by curling up with a cup of hot soup, either homemade or from a local restaurant.

A system of gages installed along the Illinois River offers a glimpse at what conditions are like at any given moment, and may even help observers predict what could happen in the future, based on historical data.

When a visitor asks ShIronbutterfly and Oscar Ray how long they've been together, one starts to answer while the other finishes.

The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Gore man who led deputies on a pursuit.

Money through the Education Foundation of Muskogee can help welding students land area jobs, said Muskogee High welding teacher Jason McPeak. 

NORMAN — The Norman Fire Department is looking to add to its ranks.

Rotting food and food containers were found on the floors, along with beer cans throughout the residence, according to the affidavit.

A 44-year-old Enid woman was arraigned Thursday on a charge of shooting with intent to kill for shooting at a man Monday evening on East Elm.

A 19-year-old Alfalfa County man faces several sex charges after authorities said he had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl.

The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is continuing with work as scheduled during the partial U.S. government shutdown that’s into its fourth week.

An Enid man arrested last week after it was discovered he allegedly recorded a teenage girl in a bathroom was arraigned Thursday on felony charges of peeping Tom with photographic/electronic equipment.

One of the most prestigious chess tournaments of the year began this January in the Netherlands: The Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The annual tournament in the city of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands began in 1938 and has had several names over the years. It is a 14 player round-robin, two-tiered competition with the top division called “The “Masters” and other division called “The Challengers.”

ENID, Okla. — Enid City Commission was presented an executive summary of the Vance Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study final report in its study session Tuesday

Selby Minner has two passions: playing the blues and teaching guitar.

Community spirit fills this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, officials say.

Expect to see more young people picking at the Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival this weekend.

The Peak medical marijuana dispensary, also known as the Wade Watts Dispensary, has opened at 1200 E. Wade Watts Avenue McAlester — even though the dispensary’s request for a use after review permit from the McAlester City Council failed to pass a council vote last week.

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Rusty Rhoades has appointed DPS general counsel Megan L. Simpson as chief of administration.

When school is out, a decent meal can be harder to come by for many schoolchildren across the state.

Youth and Family Services of North Central Oklahoma will hold its eighth annual Gala on March 9 at Central National Bank Center. This year’s theme is “Casino Masquerade.”

Dressed to impress, more than 100 Cherokee County students participated in the 4-H Appropriate Dress competition Tuesday morning in the Cherokee County Community Building.

Air Force JROTC at Enid High had fallen apart, and there didn't seem to be any way to put it back together. All that was left to do was shut it down.

The rollercoaster otherwise known as the stock market did not diverge from its usual operations in 2018, as investors saw an up-and-down year and likely expect the same in 2019.

All of Caleb Brewer's training as a paramedic didn't prepare him for what happened Monday.

In a short regular meeting Tuesday night, Enid City Commission unanimously voted to authorize a $57.7 million loan to pay for a portion of the Kaw Lake water pipeline project.

MOORE — Gov. Kevin Stitt said he felt God called him to run for office while speaking at the Inauguration Prayer Service Tuesday at First Moore Baptist Church.

The Krebs Board of Education recently approved an agreement between the city and the school district regarding the use of a school resource officer.

A man wanted for and alleged assault and kidnapping has been apprehended, according to Muskogee police.

NORMAN — The 2019 Norman Music Festival is a little over three months away (April 25-27), but the festival headliners have been released.

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 3.2 quake, struck in southeastern Garfield County Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

First Assistant District Attorney Joshua C. King was sworn in Monday morning as the new Cherokee County associate district judge.

Advocates for clean water protections plan to gather Tuesday by the scores in Oklahoma City to oppose a proposed rule that would make procedural changes for granting variances to water standards.

Muskogee County District Court Judge Bret A. Smith highlighted the need for sentencing reforms Monday after taking the oath of office. 

Oklahoma State University is preparing to welcome dockless electric scooters back to its campus beginning on Jan. 22 after banning them in October. OSU Sr. Vice-president for Administration and Finance Joe Weaver cited concerns about safety due to their speed and problems with users parking them in places that blocked crosswalks and buildings and prevented people with disabilities from being able to safely cross the street or use facilities when he booted them from campus.

A former Congressional candidate was jailed Monday on three counts of child sexual abuse, said Muskogee County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Michael Mahan.

Payne County Facilities Authority listened to a presentation Monday on the use of excess sales tax funds to pay for medical treatment for Inmate X, and potential repayment by the Hallett fund, a/k/a the Medical Expense Liability Fund. The three county commissioners also serve as the trustees of the authority. Undersheriff Kevin Woodward made a presentation concerning the medical expenses of James Clyde Jenkins III.

Rocklahoma is set to take place on Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019 at “Catch The Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. Now in its 13th year, America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party will feature performances from some of today’s top rock artists, including: Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Shinedown, Bush, Seether, In This Moment, Steel Panther, Jackyl, Asking Alexandria, and many more.

Out in the universe, billions of light years beyond our galaxy, astronomers have recently begun detecting quick, powerful blasts of radio waves called fast radio bursts. Nobody knows precisely where they are coming from or why they occur.