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An Oklahoma sheriff's office says a newspaper's audio recording in which the sheriff and others are reportedly heard discussing killing two journalists and hanging Black people was illegal and predicted felony charges will be filed. A post on the sheriff's office Facebook page — the agency's first public comment since the comments by Sheriff Kevin Clardy and others were reported by the McCurtain Gazette-News — does not address the recorded discussion, but calls the situation "complex" and one "we regret having to address." The threatening com...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's governor is seeking the resignation of four county officials after a newspaper's audio recording apparently captured some of them complaining about two of the paper's journalists and knowing hit men and where two holes are dug. A portion of the recording was released by the paper, and it also appears to capture one of the four making racist comments about Black people. Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday he was seeking the resignations of McCurtain County Sheriff Kevin Clardy and three other county officials: sheriff's...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — As an ambassador for rats, it's never easy to win over the public. There's that hairless tail after all. But Runa at the San Diego Zoo is doing her best to counter the bad press. She is one of a handful of such so-called ambassadors showing off the virtues of rats at three U.S. zoos. The rats were provided by a Tanzania-based organization that is training African giant pouched rats to combat wildlife trafficking, detect diseases and perform other useful tasks. At least twice the size of the common brown rats found in cities, A...
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox and Dominion Voting Systems reached a $787 million settlement Tuesday in the voting machine company's defamation lawsuit, averting a trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by promoting lies about the 2020 presidential election. "The truth matters. Lies have consequences," Dominion lawyer Justin Nelson said in a news conference outside the courthouse after a judge announced the deal. Dominion had asked for $1.6 billion in arguing that Fox had damaged its reputation by helping peddle p...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in U.S. elections, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. The U.S. citizens and two Russians were added to an existing case in Tampa, Florida, federal court involving Aleksandr Ionov, described by prosecutors as the founder of a Moscow-based organization funded by the Russian g...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — As 16-year-old Ralph Yarl struggled to come to grips with being shot for going to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers, the white Kansas City, Missouri, homeowner who shot the Black teenager turned himself in on Tuesday. Andrew Lester, 84, surrendered at the Clay County Detention Center a day after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Some civil rights leaders urged a hate crime charge but Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said first-degree assault is a h...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited command posts of his forces fighting in Ukraine for the second time in two months, officials said Tuesday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his latest trip near the front line. The visits — on different days and in different provinces — sought to stiffen the resolve of soldiers as the war approaches its 14th month and as Kyiv readies a possible counteroffensive with Western-supplied weapons. Some of the most significant of those weapons appeared to have recen...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The recently reinstated Rep. Justin Jones carried an infant-sized casket into Tennessee's Capitol as protesters calling for gun safety legislation outside the Capitol were blocked from bringing caskets inside. After passing troopers and security, Jones was then barred from bringing the casket onto the House floor, briefly passing it off at the doorway to fellow Rep. Justin Pearson, who was also recently reinstated. Demonstrators led by Bishop William Barber II had marched in Nashville on Monday, demanding that l...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion. U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who are responsible for security at the White House, walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the tot and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue. Access to the complex was briefly restricted while officers conducted the reunification. Officers briefly questioned the parents before a...
CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — Bakery owner Sean Young was thrilled when high school art students covered the big blank wall over his doorway last spring with a painting of the sun shining over a mountain range made of sprinkle-covered chocolate and strawberry donuts, a blueberry muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries. The display got rave reviews, and Young looked forward to collaborating with the school on more mural projects at his roadside bakery in Conway, New Hampshire. Then the town zoning board got involved, deciding that the pastry p...
According to the affidavits and petitions on file, the following individuals have been charged. An individual is innocent of any charges listed below until proven guilty in a court of law. All information is a matter of public record and may be obtained by anyone during regular hours at the Alfalfa County Courthouse. The Newsgram will not intentionally alter or delete any of this information. If it appears in the courthouse public records, it will appear in this newspaper. Felony Filings Hunter Glen Priest, Cherokee, 24, has been charged with...
At this week's Alfalfa County commissioners meeting, officials Nate Ross, Mike Roach and Garret Johnson heard from Aline Fire Department's Rob Sims regarding a quote opened for a new fire truck. Out of five bids sent out, the lone bid received back was from K&J for $58,750.75. Sims said he and his department would like to take the week to review the specs before making a firm decision. Commissioners took no action on the matter. Next, Sarah Wagner from the County's 911 department was up to explain that the written quotes for the E-911 dispatch...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 During this day was one traffic stop. 10:38 a.m. – Report of a domestic issue in process in the 300 block of Kansas. Advised his son had a chain and hitting the washer and throwing things. Officer advised all way okay. 1:56 p.m. – Reporting party came into the sheriff’s office to report of unauthorized use of her cell phone. 6:18 p.m. – Caller advised of company trucks speeding and driving reckless at Canadian and County Road 510. 10:07 p.m. – Report of a suspicious vehicle on 9th Street. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Duri...
Real Estate Transfers Book 889 page 509: Spice Welch and Andrea R. Welch convey unto Angelica Blessman. Lots 7 and the west 12.5’ feet. Of lot 8 in block 12 in. The west side of Addition to the City of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Warranty deed. Book 889 page 528: Benita Jeanne Reiner, trustee of the Dean Cameron Reiner Revocable Trust. A tract of land located in. The southwest quarter of section 16, township 23 north, range 10, WIM, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Quit claim deed. Book 889 page 723: The EZ4ME Revocable Trust conveys unto P...
The Freedom Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, April 17. Much of the business was handled off-stage – either in the executive session, required when discussing personnel matters, or in the consent agenda, which covered broad ground. Teachers, Staff Hired for FY2023-24 The board went into executive session to discuss personnel issues. Upon return to open session, they approved hiring Bryant Weber as principal for the 2023-24 school year. Weber has filled numerous positions at the school, including ag teacher and school s...
Glen and Judy Elliott shared a lifetime love of family and education. They moved to Burlington in 1991 as he became the Burlington Public School Superintendent. Many describe the Elliotts as “a great team.” When Judy first arrived she started the Head Start program in Alva. She began teaching at Burlington Jan. 2, 1996. Their son Matt was a senior. Prior to coming to Burlington, Glen was superintendent at Davenport where Judy was his administrative secretary and district treasurer. Through her 29 years at Burlington, Judy taught home economics...
“All my rowdy friends have settled down,” Kiowa cowboy John Miller said in his slow drawl with a big grin. It was his rowdy friends that were part of the first surprise roping and bull dogging event his wife Bev planned for him to celebrate his 40th birthday. The event evolved into Kiowa's Pioneer Days with lots of community involvement that's endured through 2023. Get ready for some old-fashioned fun in Kiowa this Saturday, April 22. The weather forecast looks inviting with a high temperature of 63 degrees and zero chance of rain. That's gre...
“No. 29 is in the books,” Jennifer Schubert-Akin said of her running the Boston Marathon Monday. At age 65, her time was 4:05:59 – her fastest time since 2016. As a member of the Boston Marathon Quarter Century Club (for running the race 25 consecutive years) she doesn't even have to qualify to run the race within a certain time as required for runners – yet she does. She described the weather in Boston as “in the 50s with rain on and off, plus sea breeze that made for a head wind. Not ideal, but not the worst either.” Jennifer is my sister,...
April 11 was Agriculture Day at the Capitol. I was able to meet with agriculture students from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College. These young adults are the future of our industry, and it was great to interact with them and hear about the outstanding agricultural degree programs that are offered in our district. Ag Day brought many producers to the Capitol who displayed their Made in Oklahoma products and shared information about their specific sector of...
The House and Senate are still working to come to consensus on an education plan that will add more funding to public schools, reward teachers and give parents more choices for their children. I know a lot has been said back and forth, and it's taking longer than we hoped. But we are working on this daily, and we still have plenty of time to produce a good product. It's sometimes messy when you live in a glass house where people get to see the work in its gritty detail, but it's better to be...
Sometime back I was texting with my brother, who lives in Missouri. It was near lunchtime, and he mentioned his wife was making turkey burgers. Then she presented him with his usual noon drink, a glass of water with vinegar stirred in. We didn’t discuss the health benefits of his drink because lunch was ready for him, and I needed to get back to work. Recently in one of my periodic “improving my diet” phases, I read a book that talked about the benefits of vinegar (among many other foods...
Virgil Gene Diel was born July 12, 1937, to Marcine and Helen (Terhune) Diel in Kiowa, Kansas. Gene graduated from Burlington High School in 1955. From there, he went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University, with a degree in agricultural economics. While at OSU, Gene began his life-long affiliation with Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity where he made many dear friends. Gene was also a member of a nationally recognized FFA Meat Judging Team, and he began his military career at OSU, proudly...
Funeral services for Lois Jones will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Elm and Murrow Street Church of Christ in Waynoka. Interment will follow at the Waynoka Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Medina Children’s Home. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com....
Larry Don Miller was born July 17, 1951, in Hardtner, Kansas, to Lawrence Miller and Velma Yvonne Sherman Miller and passed from this life in Enid, Oklahoma, on April 14, 2023. Larry graduated from Burlington High School in 1969. From 1969 to 1970 Larry attended OSU-Okmulgee and studied diesel mechanics, and from 1992 to 1993 he went to Climate Control Institute to be proficient in heat and air. Larry and Brenda Diel were married, July 23, 1971, at the Cherokee First Baptist Church and they...
