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Freed from 30 years on death row, Oklahoma man faces return to prison

Freed from 30 years on death row, Oklahoma man faces return to prison

An Oklahoma death row inmate freed from prison in May is now facing two vastly different fates: He could remain free for the rest of his life or he could have to return to prison for decades.
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Ex-Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip pleads guilty to a lesser charge in 1997 killing

Ex-Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip pleads guilty to a lesser charge in 1997 killing

Former Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip pleads guilty to a lesser charge after nearly 30 years in prison
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USDA Designates Crawford County, Arkansas as Natural Disaster Area Due to Hail, Offering Emergency Loans to Farmers

USDA Designates Crawford County, Arkansas as Natural Disaster Area Due to Hail, Offering Emergency Loans to Farmers

On November 13, 2026, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated Crawford County, Arkansas, as a primary natural disaster area. This designation was made in response to significant damage caused by hail. As a result, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now authorized to provide emergency credit through emergency loans to agricultural producers in Crawford County who are recovering from the hail damage. The Secretarial natural disaster designation also extends eligibility for assistance to contiguous counties in Arkansas, including Franklin, Madison, Sebastian, and Washington, as well as contiguous counties in Oklahoma, specifically Adair and Sequoyah. This measure aims to support farmers and ranchers in these areas who have experienced losses due to the natural disaster.
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How Much of the Original Route 66 Can You Still Drive Today?

How Much of the Original Route 66 Can You Still Drive Today?

Route 66, often called "The Mother Road" or "The Main Street of America," holds a significant place in American history. Though officially decommis...
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From Dust-Choked Farms to California: The Journey of the Okies

From Dust-Choked Farms to California: The Journey of the Okies

The Dust Bowl refers to a severe period in the 1930s marked by intense dust storms and prolonged droughts across North America, particularly impact...
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USDA Designates Baca and Lincoln Counties in Colorado as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

USDA Designates Baca and Lincoln Counties in Colorado as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Baca and Lincoln counties in Colorado as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide emergency credit to agricultural producers recovering from the drought through emergency loans. These loans can be utilized for various recovery needs, including replacing essential items like equipment or livestock, reorganizing farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment ability. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties experienced a drought intensity of D2 (Severe) for eight or more consecutive weeks, or D3 (Extreme) or D4 (Exceptional) during the growing season.
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Utility CEOs Dismiss Data Center Slowdown Fears, Project Continued Electricity Demand Growth

Utility CEOs Dismiss Data Center Slowdown Fears, Project Continued Electricity Demand Growth

Utility CEOs Dismiss Data Center Slowdown Fears, Project Continued Electricity Demand Growth
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Joins B20 Economic Forum to Promote State Economic Growth
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Cooler Temps & Rain Expected in Oklahoma This Weekend

Cooler Temps & Rain Expected in Oklahoma This Weekend

Oklahoma City is experiencing a weak front today, bringing cooler air to the region. A reinforcing shot of cold air is expected late Thursday, as a significant cold blast impacts the Great Lakes and Northeast. Oklahoma will remain on the western edge of this system. Meanwhile, a rainmaker currently over the Pacific is forecast to develop and bring increased cloud cover and rain chances to the western half of the state starting Saturday afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected to drop further as the weekend progresses, with highs in the 50s by Friday.
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Oklahoma man is put to death over a 2001 killing, the first in a pair of US executions

Oklahoma man is put to death over a 2001 killing, the first in a pair of US executions

A 73-year-old Oklahoma man has been put to death, the first of a pair of executions in the United States scheduled for Thursday
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Wizards at Pacers Discussion

Wizards at Pacers Discussion

Wizards take on the Indiana Pacers for the first time this season, to finish up their 4-game road trip.
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Beggs Police Department Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Guns, Uninvestigated Burglaries, and Mishandled Evidence

Beggs Police Department Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Guns, Uninvestigated Burglaries, and Mishandled Evidence

The Beggs Police Department in Oklahoma is under intense scrutiny following revelations of significant operational failures, including missing federally issued M16 rifles, numerous uninvestigated burglaries, and the alleged mishandling of a blood sample in a death investigation. Former Police Chief John Palacio, who served in 2025, described the department as being in disarray upon his arrival, citing a subpar radio system and a high turnover rate of police chiefs, with five in 16 months. Palacio claimed that 60-something burglaries occurred in the three years prior to his tenure, with only 25 reported and even fewer leading to arrests or charges. He also alleged that requests for equipment upgrades were denied. Former City Administrator Steve Barteau reported that a blood sample in a death case was left in a police department refrigerator for 30 days, violating state law requiring immediate submission to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Mayor Roger Merrill denied knowledge of uninvestigated cases...