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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorneys for a man convicted of murder in Oklahoma have appealed a state court's ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting

Attorneys for a man convicted of murder in Oklahoma have appealed a state court’s ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting state jurisdiction for crimes committed on tribal reservations

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorneys for a man convicted of murder in Oklahoma have appealed a state court’s ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting state jurisdiction for crimes committed on tribal reservations by or against tribal citizens does not apply retroactively.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Attorneys for a man convicted of murder in Oklahoma have appealed a state court’s ruling that a U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting state jurisdiction for crimes committed on tribal reservations by or against tribal citizens does not apply retroactively.

Oklahoma 4-H celebrates centennial State 4-H Roundup

By: Barry Mangold The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday it has found more evidence connecting Lee King to a double shooting in Sequoyah County, and a carjacking in Oklahoma City.  OSBI Spokesperson Brook Arbeitman said the agency found a latent fingerprint from King inside a stolen car that was abandoned in Pushmataha County.  “That is the same vehicle that was involved in a carjacking in Oklahoma City Saturday morning,” Arbeitman said. “And it’s the same vehicle ...

Unofficial results were posted for Choctaw Nation tribal council elections held over the weekend. According to the preliminary results posted by the Choctaw Nation Election Board, District 10 incumbent Anthony Dillard won with 90.67% of the vote over Sherman “Bo” Miller. Dillard received 554 votes to Miller’s 57 votes. District 10 includes Atoka, northern Bryan and southern Pittsburg counties. “I am humbled and honored by your support in continuing to serve the great people ...

Oklahoma Fishing Report

The man, who had hit the deputy with his vehicle while trying to drive away, was shot by another officer present at the scene.

Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are looking into a deadly police shooting near Antlers. According to OSBI, Pushmataha County deputies were conducting a traffic stop around 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning when the driver drove away. Deputies were then able to pull the driver over. While his passenger was being removed from the vehicle, the driver attempted to speed away again and hit one of the deputies in the process. One of the responding deputies fired at the driver, killing...