Headlines
The Oklahoma Senate has given final
approval to a bill aimed at protecting citizens from predatory
investors who profit from life insurance policies.
The bill, by Senator Sean Burrage now
goes to Governor Brad Henry.
Initial estimate for 2008 state wheat crop indicates state's wheat farmers will harvest 149 million bushels this year, more than production in 2007.
Sixty million dollar meat processing plant opens in Seminole with 126 employees and plans to expand to 400 workers.
Oklahoma native and blues musician D.C. Minner dies at age of 73. Minner founded blues festival in Rentiesville and played bass guitar for legends Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.
Inmate who broke out of Pontotoc County Jail is considered armed and dangerous and may be travelling on a stolen motorcycle.
Former Creek County judge Donald Thompson, released from jail after serving 20 months for indecent exposure, is now registered sex offender.
Teen birth rates in Oklahoma jump nearly 7% from 2005 to 2006 after several years of decline. Oklahoma has 7th-highest teenage pregnancy birth rate in the nation.