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Georgia Davies Promoted to Legislative Director in Rep. Frank Lucas's Office

Georgia Davies Promoted to Legislative Director in Rep. Frank Lucas's Office

Georgia Davies has been promoted to Legislative Director in the personal office of Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK-3), effective November 1. In her new role, Davies will oversee a broad portfolio encompassing 23 issue areas. These areas include agriculture and food, finance and the financial sector, foreign trade and international finance, and public lands and natural resources. Representative Lucas is a member of both the House Agriculture Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. Davies has a continuous history of working in Representative Lucas's personal office since April 2022, having previously served as staff assistant, legislative aide, and legislative assistant. Her most recent position as legislative assistant spanned approximately three years and five months before this promotion. Davies holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and government from the University of Oklahoma.

John Brown University Women's Soccer Advances to SAC Championship, Basketball and Volleyball Teams Face Mixed Results

John Brown University Women's Soccer Advances to SAC Championship, Basketball and Volleyball Teams Face Mixed Results

John Brown University Women's Soccer Advances to SAC Championship, Basketball and Volleyball Teams Face Mixed Results

Oklahoma Launches 'Never Skip the Click' Campaign to Boost Seat Belt Usage Ahead of Holidays

Oklahoma Launches 'Never Skip the Click' Campaign to Boost Seat Belt Usage Ahead of Holidays

Oklahoma has launched the 'Never Skip the Click' campaign in November 2026, designated as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), and the Department of Transportation. The primary goal is to encourage more Oklahomans to buckle up before driving, especially as the holiday season approaches. Governor Kevin Stitt issued a proclamation for the month, highlighting that over half of fatal crashes in Oklahoma involve individuals not wearing seat belts. According to OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle, national safety data indicates that seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45% for front-seat occupants. Oklahoma currently has one of the lowest seat belt usage rates, with only about 83% of Oklahomans buckling up on local and rural roads, and fewer than 79% of pickup truck drivers doing so. The campaign specifically targets young men aged 18 to 40 and rural drivers, identified as demographics with lowe...

Wizards at Thunder final score: Washington blown out in 114-75 loss

Wizards at Thunder final score: Washington blown out in 114-75 loss

…and that … was an ugly one. The Washington Wizards lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-75 on Saturday night at the Paycom Center. The Wizards are now 4-6 while the Thunder improve to 8-2. Washington finished the first quarter down 25-19 shooting under 30 percent in the period. That was the warning sign and […]

Family Submits DNA to Identify Hitchhiker Killed in Oklahoma in 1972, Cold Case Reopened

Family Submits DNA to Identify Hitchhiker Killed in Oklahoma in 1972, Cold Case Reopened

A Missouri family has submitted DNA samples to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) in an effort to identify a hitchhiker killed in a 1972 traffic incident near Clinton, Oklahoma. The family believes the unidentified man may be a relative who left Missouri around 1971 and was never heard from again. The hitchhiker was struck by a vehicle on June 26, 1972, near Interstate 40 and State Highway 183 after reportedly running out of a ditch and motioning for a ride. At the time, investigators found some indications that the man might have been from Missouri, but despite checks of local jails and an investigation, his identity remained unknown. The OHP has exhumed the man's body, which was buried in Oklahoma City, to obtain a viable DNA sample for comparison with the family's submission. OHP officials anticipate that DNA testing results could take eight to nine months.

Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell drops 37 points in loss

Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell drops 37 points in loss

Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points.

Eminent Domain Challenges Impede Clean Energy Infrastructure Development

Eminent Domain Challenges Impede Clean Energy Infrastructure Development

Legal arguments against the use of eminent domain are increasingly being leveraged to oppose clean energy projects, such as wind farms and transmission lines, across the United States. This trend sees environmental activists, traditionally opposed to fossil fuel infrastructure, aligning with private property rights advocates to challenge the forced sale of land for public use. The R Street Institute highlights that this 'left-right political marriage' is creating significant hurdles for developers of renewable energy infrastructure. Projects like the Wind Catcher wind farm in Oklahoma have been canceled due due to such legal battles, and states like Iowa have banned the use of eminent domain for high-voltage transmission lines carrying wind energy. This development marks a shift where legal tactics previously used against oil and natural gas pipelines are now being applied to clean energy initiatives, slowing their deployment and increasing risks for investors.

Federal Judges Face Scrutiny as Over 700 Financial Disclosure Reports Remain Missing

Federal Judges Face Scrutiny as Over 700 Financial Disclosure Reports Remain Missing

Five Oklahoma federal judges have not yet posted their 2025 financial disclosure reports, with a November 12 deadline approaching. This local issue reflects a broader national problem, as more than 700 such filings from the past three years are currently missing across the U.S. A 2022 law mandated online disclosure for these reports, aiming to increase transparency and public accountability for the judiciary. However, the law lacks an enforcement mechanism for late postings, creating significant gaps in public oversight. The absence of these disclosures means that the public cannot fully assess potential conflicts of interest or financial influences on judicial decisions, undermining the intended purpose of the legislation. This ongoing issue highlights a systemic challenge in ensuring transparency within the federal judiciary, despite legislative efforts to improve it.

Oklahoma Experiences Significant Improvement in Drought Conditions Following Recent Rainfall

Oklahoma Experiences Significant Improvement in Drought Conditions Following Recent Rainfall

Oklahoma has seen substantial improvements in its drought situation, with the latest Drought Monitor update showing a dramatic reduction in exceptional drought conditions. The percentage of the state experiencing exceptional drought (level 4 out of 4) has decreased to just 1%, a significant drop from 7% at the end of October. Extreme drought (level 3 out of 4) also saw a notable improvement, falling to 19% from 29%. These positive changes are attributed to several weeks of above-average rainfall, including Oklahoma City recording its fourth wettest October on record with 8.77 inches of rain. This rainfall pattern is consistent with the impacts of a strong El Niño, which is expected to continue through the fall and into early 2027, bringing more above-average moisture.

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.

Donovan Mitchell needs to shoot more, not less

Donovan Mitchell needs to shoot more, not less

The Cavs don’t need Donovan Mitchell to be someone he is not.

Oklahoma Enacts New Laws Targeting Organized Retail Theft, Identity Theft, and Fentanyl Overdoses

Oklahoma Enacts New Laws Targeting Organized Retail Theft, Identity Theft, and Fentanyl Overdoses

Oklahoma has implemented two new laws aimed at enhancing public safety, which took effect on November 1st. House Bill 3244 toughens penalties for organized retail theft and identity theft, with a specific focus on protecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly and individuals struggling with mental health. House Bill 2941 addresses the fentanyl crisis by requiring first responders to notify police during an overdose incident and establishing fentanyl as the 'presumed cause of death' in fatal overdose cases. While these bills were passed with broad support, Oklahoma State Rep. JJ Humphrey (R-Lane), who chaired public safety for a decade, expressed concerns that these measures are merely 'band-aids' and do not go far enough to fix systemic issues within the state's judicial system and data collection processes.