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Peace group member accused of assaulting Van Orden says congressman tried to shove past her
A Wisconsin member of Congress and a staff member of the peace group CODEPINK are each accusing the other of assault in an incident outside a Republican National Convention event Tuesday. In a statement CODEPINK said the group’s staff member, Nour Jaghama, was shoved from behind by U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) […]
Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
EAGLE PASS — From a shaded bench off Main Street, next to the city park the state of Texas seized in January for its border operations, Jessie Fuentes sometimes likes to count the number of humvees, Department of Public Safety SUVs and unmarked trucks driven by uniformed soldiers that pass him. Often, Fuentes said, he […]
Oklahoma attorney general appeals immigration law injunction
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Wednesday appealed a court order putting the state’s controversial immigration law on hold. A federal judge in June put the measure on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge. “House Bill 4156 is a powerful tool to counter criminal activity largely being fueled by illegal […]
Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado
Soaring temperatures made it difficult for farm workers to protect themselves from chickens recently infected by avian influenza in Colorado and likely contributed to five people contracting the virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State health officials discovered the infections last week — the largest cluster of human infections in […]
Gun rights advocates at convention spell out plans if GOP gains control in November
MILWAUKEE — Republicans speaking at a concealed carry event on Tuesday, just days after a gunman attempted to kill their presidential nominee, insisted the party won’t change its stance on Second Amendment rights. Attendees at the one-hour session, hosted by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association near the Republican National Convention, weren’t actually able to conceal […]
Heritage Foundation touts controversial Project 2025 plan on RNC outskirts
MILWAUKEE — Despite former President Donald Trump’s denial of any connection to the conservative presidential transition plan known as Project 2025, the initiative’s driver, the Heritage Foundation, promoted the platform mere blocks from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, attracting officials and personalities from the party’s most conservative wing. The project has taken heat from […]
NJ Sen. Menendez convicted of bribery, all other charges in federal corruption trial
New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted Tuesday of taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen to do favors for Egypt and Qatar and to meddle in two criminal investigations, bringing an end to a wide-ranging case that one prosecutor said revealed “shocking levels of corruption.” The jury’s verdict of guilty on all counts […]
New detention rates approved by Oklahoma Board of Juvenile Affairs
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Board of Juvenile Affairs approved raising detention rates as much as $47 a day at a board meeting Tuesday. The rates will increase 20% to 24%, or about $25 to $47 per child in custody each day, said Kevin Clagg, chief financial officer for the Office of Juvenile Affairs. The […]
Oklahoma attorney general appeals HB 1775 court ruling
OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond has appealed a ruling that blocked parts of a controversial state law on race and gender teaching. Oklahoma City federal court judge Charles B. Goodwin on June 14 issued a temporary injunction against portions of House Bill 1775, one of the most controversial laws Oklahoma has enacted in […]
Oklahoma banking executive appointed to 9th term, becomes longest serving commissioner in nation
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma banking commissioner has been appointed to his ninth term, making him the longest serving banking commissioner in the nation. Mick Thompson, who has served about 30 years in the role, was reappointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state Senate confirmed him. His term will expire Sept. 1, 2028. Thompson […]
Operation and equipment grants available for Oklahoma sheriffs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Grant funding is available for county sheriffs to bolster services. Passed last session, House Bill 2914 created the $18 million Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Program administered through the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. Counties can apply for grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000, depending on their total tangible property valuation. Sheriffs […]
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […]