Moore Offers Peak Into Bill Designed to Help Oklahoma Teacher Retention

Hobart, OK – A 45-mile pursuit through Kiowa County ended with the arrest of a suspect after authorities said the driver refused to stop for a traffic stop, traveled through fields and residential streets, and ultimately collided

Elk City, OK – A Yukon man is facing a felony grand larceny charge after investigators allege he used a false name and business identity to obtain thousands of pounds of scrap metal from an Elk City

Beckham County, OK – A port of entry officer was injured Sunday, July 12, after the officer’s vehicle was struck from behind while working in the area of the Oklahoma Port of Entry just east of the

Elk City, OK – A weekend grass fire at a former marijuana grow operation west of Elk City reignited concerns about abandoned grow houses across Oklahoma and the hazardous materials often left behind. According to Beckham County

Elk City, OK – Red dirt is being moved to create an outdoor event center with green space. Located on the east side of the downtown business district, just south of the Parker Drilling Rig and southeast

Caddo County, OK – Two Arizona men were injured Friday night after a vehicle left Interstate 40 and crashed into a creek bottom east of Hydro, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened at approximately

Oklahoma City, OK – The Canute Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for a $999,999 loan with 100% principal forgiveness on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure. Construction of

Oklahoma City, OK – County sheriff’s offices across Oklahoma will receive a boost in funding after Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the distribution of $18 million in grants to all 77 counties on Monday, July 6. The

Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Anthony Moore of Clinton has been named The State Chamber’s 2026 Legislator of the Year, earning recognition for his leadership on legislation aimed at strengthening innovation, research commercialization, and economic growth

Elk City, OK – Registration is still open for the upcoming Elk City Alumni Reunion, which welcomes anyone who attended Elk City schools through the class of 2006. The reunion will be held Friday, July 31, and

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will welcome area students to campus for the SWOSU STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy Summer Camp on Thursday, July 16, at the SWOSU Wellness Center in Weatherford. The one-day camp

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has recently selected three longtime faculty members to lead academic departments. Dr. Eric Paul has been named chair of the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Amanda Evert

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded 670 degrees to 611 students following the Spring 2026 semester. The commencement ceremonies took place in May at the Pioneer Event Center on the Weatherford campus. The Spring

Arapaho, OK – A civil lawsuit filed on behalf of residents and others affected by the November 2025 ammonia gas leak in downtown Weatherford has been placed on hold until January 2027 while federal investigators continue examining

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma House Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore has announced his endorsement of Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, saying the attorney general best represents his priorities for the state’s future. Moore, who

Foss Lake, OK – The organizers of Foss Lake Christmas in July have announced Brigadier General Colby Wyatt, Director of the Joint Staff for the Oklahoma National Guard, as the featured guest speaker for the festival’s Opening

Elk City, OK – An Elk City woman has been charged with three felony counts of animal cruelty after investigators alleged two dogs and a ball python were found in severely neglected condition at a residence in

Beckham County, OK – A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he fled from a traffic stop in Beckham County before officers discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine and cocaine inside a

Beckham County, OK – While many rural residents enjoy celebrating Independence Day with fireworks on their own property, Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning is reminding everyone to clean up the mess once the celebration is over. Manning

Beckham County, OK – The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected burglary involving stolen copper after deputies responded to a suspicious person call at a rural property. According to Beckham County Sheriff Derek Manning, deputies

Oklahoma City, OK – Western Oklahoma communities posted a mix of gains and losses in the latest monthly sales tax distribution released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, with several regional retail hubs showing solid growth while others

Erick, OK – A 34-year-old Erick man was injured Thursday night after his motorcycle struck a cattle feed tub in the roadway east of Erick, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 10:19

Washita County, OK — Cloud Chief Fire Department of Cordell, OK has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts. The donation, made in partnership with

Clinton, OK — The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, a historic site of the Oklahoma Historical Society, recorded the highest single-day revenue in its more than 30-year history this week, a milestone driven by record visitation and gift

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