During World War I, the term Western Front referred to the meandering battle line running north from Switzerland to the North Sea. It ran principally through France but included Belgium and southern Germany. This line formed because neither side could advance. From 1914-1918, both sides held each other to a stalemate, as machine guns along with other advances in weaponry thwarted offensive maneuvers.

Two defendants pleaded not guilty Wednesday to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and other charges during district court arraignments in Cleveland County Judge Michael Tupper's courtroom.

"Look, this wire has to connect to this and it's on the other side," Zander Buckley said.

A Blanchard man is set to go to trial Monday in Cherokee County District Court for first-degree rape.

While Tahlequah Public Schools offers a variety of programs for all students, Native Americans can receive assistance and resources through the Title VI Indian Education and Johnson-O'Malley programs.

The state of Oklahoma has put tourism at the forefront of its objectives, and Tour Tahlequah is looking to contribute with several initiatives, starting with distributing new material.

There’s no telling what types of superheroes, Klingons, gaming characters or androids you might meet at Muskogee Minicon.

An Ethiopian woman who helps coordinate government workers and private, self-help groups to promote clean water and sanitation formally received the 2019 University of Oklahoma International Water Prize at a banquet Tuesday evening.

A grand jury has indicted 29 people in relation to a drug ring run by an Oklahoma State Penitentiary inmate using a smuggled phone, said U.S. Attorney Brian J. Kuester on Wednesday afternoon.

Stalled barge traffic up and down the Arkansas River, halted by the effects of late May flooding, may soon be able to resume, said Muskogee County District 1 Commissioner Ken Doke.

The accident happened at 3:15 p.m. at the junction of Oklahoma 51 and Oklahoma 58 about 1 mile east of Canton in Blaine County.

MIAMI, Okla. — Jane Breckinridge said she came to a realization in 2013: Butterflies — specifically monarch butterflies — were rapidly becoming endangered.

An Operation Christmas Child Project Leader Workshop will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 61980 N. 2490 Rd, in Longdale.

Enid police noted the dog was in a "repugnant environment," its hair was covered in fleas and the animal had multiple open wounds on its skin.

Hennessey's ninth annual Wine & Chocolate Festival will be 1-6 p.m. Saturday.

T. Boone Pickens had a gift for gab, and in his later years liked to share his life lessons. Following his passing on Sept. 11, Pickens wasn’t finished dispelling wisdom. The oil tycoon turned Oklahoma State University mega booster wrote a final message before his passing, which has been published on his LinkedIn page, now controlled by the T. Boone Pickens Foundation.

"A moment later a suspect, described as a medium-build, Hispanic male, approximately 5-foot, 5-inches, ran into the bedroom and began beating the victim in the head with a pipe." — Enid police

Not wearing a seatbelt lead law enforcement to pull over a car and send one to jail for allegedly having drugs inside the vehicle.

Affidavit outlines allegations that the former mayor directed an outstanding balance on her water, sewer and trash account be removed and embezzlement occurred on two occasions over a period of three years totaling $1,759.75.

Two Oklahoma Department of Corrections employees are accused of bringing contraband into a local prison.

All law enforcement agencies have policies for dealing with pursuits, and though a chase seems to happen on every episode of TV shows involving cops, not every department handles it the same way.

Citizen scientists will descend on Sequoyah State Park Oct. 4-6 for the annual BioBlitz Oklahoma, a 24-hour biodiversity survey.

The Sept. 4 shooting of a man by a Muskogee police officer was justified, according to a release from Muskogee County District Attorney Orvil Loge. 

Rougher spirit spread across downtown Tuesday night as schools and organizations joined the Muskogee High School homecoming parade.

Three defendants charged in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case are scheduled to make court appearances at 10 a.m. today in Special District Judge Michael Tupper's Cleveland County courtroom.

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he liked what he saw during a visit to McAlester and Krebs on Tuesday — and he said he’s ready to help the two communities do more to promote tourism in the area.

Developers of an affordable housing project at 1410 W. Willow are returning to Enid for a second town hall meeting Thursday to again hear concerns of residents nearby to the planned low-rent apartments.

All Oklahoma prisons remain on lockdown Tuesday as Department of Corrections continues to investigate coordinated, gang-related fights that broke out at six facilities over the weekend, resulting in 36 injuries and one death.

“The distance between the T-38 and an F-35 is night and day.” — Air Force Chief of Staff General David L. Goldfein

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Jena Nelson was named Oklahoma’s 2020-21Teacher of the Year she announced it was a time for celebration, and not just celebrating her but celebrating all Oklahoma educators who represent their schools and districts as Teacher of the Year.

The woman told police she and the victim had driven to the area to buy marijuana. When they stopped, somebody attacked the man, stole the woman's purse, and fled the scene, she told police.

Ahead of October's vote on a $110 million school bond, Muskogee County District Attorney Orvil Loge has come out in support of the measure.

Sometimes when you start to write you begin with one view and then end up somewhere else. That has happened to me as I write this column. My starting premise is that there is too much focus on athletics in both college and secondary education. In my mind professional sports are out of control and not worthy of my attention. I am really just asking for college and high school. Does money trickle from the athletic department to impact academic programs?

Providing shelter and food for victims of the world's worst disasters was the topic at Enid Rotary Club on Monday, during a presentation on the nonprofit group ShelterBox.

An area man charged with murder was set to go to trial this week, but changed his mind for a third time and pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Every month seems to be designated to raise awareness for a certain cause, and many have a color to go with it.

Victor Lezama’s enthusiasm for the upcoming veterans’ center The Barracks remains obvious even in the face of the work ahead. As Lezama walks down hallways stacked with furniture and building materials and half-completed paint jobs, he discusses projects like family rooms and gym rooms, showing off examples of donated equipment.

Kairi Walker looks forward to the day he doesn't have to worry about what North 24th Street does to his car. 

A new addition to Fort Gibson school's ag building gave Fort Gibson High School senior Anna Hardy a dry place to walk and work her goat on a rainy Friday morning.

For decades, the 12-gauge, sawed-off shotgun was stowed in a closet, kept as a family heirloom.