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Small Claim Filing Ronald Schmidt, Helena, vs. Oklahoma Tax Commission, Oklahoma City: lost title. ($68) Wildlife Filings Cooper Redding, Helena, has been cited for hunting with aid of a motor vehicle ($489) Cooper Redding, Helena, has been cited for aiding shooting from a public road. ($696) Cooper Redding, Helena, has been cited for attempt to possess illegal turkey. ($989) Cade Logan Redding, Aline, has been cited for attempt to possess illegal turkey. ($989) Cade Logan Redding, Aline, has been cited for aiding shooting from a public road....
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 None Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:26 p.m. – Welfare check needed in Jet. Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:20 p.m. – Caller advised of some juveniles going in and out of an abandoned house in Goltry. Deputy went to check it out. Deputy advised he believed it was a breaking and entering and would do more investigating. 9:39 p.m. – Report of a burglar alarm going off at southgate. Officer advised everything was okay. Friday, April 24, 2020 2:29 p.m. – Caller advised of a pit bull being aggressive and running loose in the 500 blo...
April 13, 2020 Medicine Lodge Police Department (MLPD) investigated suspicious vehicle on North Walnut. Kiowa Police Department (KWPD) did VIN check at Bryan’s Chevrolet. Barber County Sheriff's Office (BASO) investigated criminal damage to property on northwest Elm Mills Road. KWPD and BASO did a civil standby on North 8th. BASO responded to cattle out on Rodeo Drive. MLPD responded to a dog call on West Kansas. KWPD investigated criminal damage to property on South 8th. BASO did a welfare check on North Main in Sharon. MLPD responded to r...
For the first time in quite a while, the Alfalfa County commissioners didn't have much paperwork to sign during their Monday meeting. Jay Hague, Stan Tucker and Marvin Woodall signed a few maintenance and operation payment warrants, along with warrants for payroll. With no blanket purchase orders or road-crossing permits for the week, officials moved on to the next item regarding COVID-19 updates. They said they are still planning on opening the courthouse to the public on Monday, May 4, unless something changes between now and then. No action...
Prior to COVID-19, the Mobile Food Pantry, a truck that used to deliver fresh produce, dairy products and other food and grocery products directly to distribution sites where people need food, has been active in Barber County, Kansas, and is available to any Barber County resident who is in need of food. For those living in smaller communities, Medicine Lodge is open to Sharon, Sun City, Lake City and Isabel, while Kiowa is open to Hazelton and Hardtner. If you know of any family or individual in need of food please encourage them to reach out...
At the Freedom Board of Education's regular meeting April 13, the board and Superintendent Bryant Weber talked about end-of-year activities and graduation. Weber said the plans are to post the senior PowerPoint, pictures, and the recorded baccalaureate to the District’s Facebook page. He also informed the board that because all of the awards banquets have been canceled, the sponsors are required to get awards to students so that they are still recognized. Also, Weber said he's in the process of getting refunds for activities and tickets r...
The Woods County commissioners met Monday morning and took care of several items. One of those was approving the disaster assistance agreement for major disasters between the State of Oklahoma and Woods County. Emergency Manager Ethan Feidler explained this means any COVID-19 claims for supplies, etc., may be submitted by the county to the state. Present for the meeting were commissioners Randy McMurphy, David Hamil and John Smiley as well as County Clerk Shelley Reed and Commissioner Secretary Amy Grimsley. The commissioners approved payment...
Galen Gwynn Hughbanks, age 88 of Anthony, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1931, the third child of James Frank and Vivian Esther (Hunt) Hughbanks of rural Crisfield, Kansas, in western Harper County, Galen experienced the Great Depression and Dust Bowl during his childhood years. Schooling began at Alfalfa Valley and later Camp Creek, which was located on the same section as his grandparents' farm. Highlights included plays, track and baseball. Chores...
Nelda Jean Schupbach Ott was born February 12, 1924, the daughter of Sam and Rose (Frieden) Schupbach and slipped into the loving arms of her Savior April 24, 2020. For the health and safety of family and friends, memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangement are under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. At the time of her birth in Burlington, Oklahoma, she was the fourth of six children. She graduated from Burlington High School where she was active in...
I know the governor announced a three-phase plan last week to reopen Oklahoma churches and businesses, and sports and entertainment venues. We need to get our economy restarted but also be smart in doing so. I think the most important part of making this a safe and successful transition is personal responsibility. First, you know your strengths and weaknesses better than anyone else. Second, if you are immunologically suppressed or have other health concerns, please stay isolated as much as possible. The virus is still out there and likely...
The governor released a three-phase plan on Wednesday to reopen the state, which will have an immediate impact on businesses across District 19. The plan is based on the scientific modeling from public health experts and will be rolled out in phases to reduce the risk of a surge in cases. The first phase began on Friday, April 24th, when personal care businesses like hair salons, barber shops, spas, nail salons and pet groomers were able to reopen for business. It’s important to remember that a...
With their blazing speed on offense, the Kansas City Chiefs ran away from their AFC West brethren en route to their first Super Bowl title in half a century. So, explosiveness was a common theme on the draft boards of rival general managers John Elway in Denver, Tom Telesco in Los Angeles and Mike Mayock in Las Vegas. "Every move and signing we make we have to have them in mind," Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said of the Chiefs, who have ruled the division since 2016 and used a 21-0 burst over the final six minutes to beat San Francisco in the...
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) ("Continental" or the "Company") today announced that, due to the public health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recommendations and orders from federal and Oklahoma authorities, the location of its annual meeting has been changed to a virtual format. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/95419/continental_resources_logo.jpg As previously announced, the annual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.,...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Omaha Public Schools principal who failed to immediately report to authorities inappropriate behavior by a teacher was sentenced Monday to two weeks in jail. Douglas County District Judge Thomas Otepka also imposed a year of probation on Eric Nelson, the former principal of Fontenelle Elementary, for misdemeanor failure to report child abuse, the Omaha World-Herald reported. Nelson was ordered to begin serving his term on Tuesday. Six girls said they were assaulted by Greg Sedlacek, a former teacher who is now s...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kristine Bowman, Michigan State University (THE CONVERSATION) A federal appeals court has found that children have a constitutional right to an opportunity to learn how to read. The decision on April 23 in a case involving the Detroit public school system finally answers a question the Supreme Court has avoided for nearly four decades: Is there a federal right to a basic education in the United States? Although state constitutions...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas recorded four more coronavirus deaths Tuesday as Gov. Laura Kelly prepares to make an announcement on how to lift the state's stay-at-home order. The latest deaths brought the total to 124. State health officials also reported that the number of positive cases increased by 163 to 3,491. Only 29 of the state's 105 counties haven't recorded a case. The actual number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested and studies suggest that people can be infected without feeling sick. F...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is testing inmates for the coronavirus at least a week before releasing them after a man was released then his test result came back positive hours later. Department spokesman Justin Wolf said Tuesday that an inmate at the William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply was released April 22, two days after being tested but hours before the department received his test result. Asked if Wolf knew where the inmate, he said no. "We have no legal authority to hold him ... we followed (...
NICKERSON, Kan. (AP) — In the heart of Kansas and tornado country, officials in the town of Nickerson say they're faced with the danger of an unreliable tornado siren system. The sirens didn't sound when the town last had a tornado threat last year, newly-elected Nickerson Mayor Peggy Ruebke told Wichita station KSN. Ruebke said the county volunteer fire department is in charge of sounding the sirens in town and that they have had some problems and malfunctions with the system. Fixing or replacing the aging siren system could cost thousands of...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Massive hail, hurricane-force winds and a few tornadoes were possible Tuesday in parts of the Southern Plains, forecasters said. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, said widespread severe thunderstorms were expected in parts of eastern Oklahoma, northern Texas and far western Arkansas. Along with the tornado risk, forecasters warned that baseball-sized hail and wind gusts of 75 mph (120 kph) or greater were possible. The storms were expected to hit the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas on Tuesday afternoon and e...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Turnout is on the upswing since the Democratic party in Kansas switched from a presidential caucus to an all-mail primary. With several days of voting left to go, the party already had processed 138,430 ballots as of Monday evening, The Kansas City Star reports. That is compared to a turnout of 39,266 voters in 2016, when caucus goers went for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Voters have until Saturday to get their ballots to party headquarters. The spike in turnout occurred d...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday meant to stave off a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on American supermarket shelves because of the coronavirus. The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open. The order comes after industry leaders warned that consumers could see meat shortages in a matter of days after workers at major facilities tested positive for the virus. A senior White House official said the a...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina city slated to host the Republican National Convention voted Monday to accept a federal grant for security-related costs, despite concerns the event may not proceed as planned amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 to accept $50 million from the Justice Department to cover emergency medical services and insurance costs for the convention, which is scheduled to take place from Aug. 24-27, news outlets reported. The event is expected to draw 50,000 people from across the c...
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah will be the commencement speaker and Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Simone Biles will offer words of wisdom to the Class of 2020 in a multi-hour graduation streaming event on Facebook and Instagram on May 15. The #Graduation2020 event will be broadcast on Facebook Watch, with some segments posted to the @instagram account on Instagram, along with the social media accounts of the contributors, according to the announcement Tuesday. Miley Cyrus will sing her hit, "The Climb." More special guests are expected. T...
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children's favorite Thomas the Tank Engine. The Duke of Sussex introduces a new program called "Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine," which has a storyline that includes Harry's father and grandmother, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II, as animated characters. Set when the Prince of Wales was a boy, the story sees the friendly engine taking Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of the railway, to Buckingham Palace to receive an honor. In his i...
BRUSSELS (AP) — In a country that claims to be the real birthplace of the finger food that Americans have the temerity to call french fries, rescuing the potato industry might easily be a matter of Belgian national pride. So while a coronavirus lockdown keeps restaurants, bars and many of Belgium's 5,000 frites stands closed, the trade association for the national potato industry is calling on the population at large to do its part by keeping deep fryers fired up on the home front. "Traditionally, Belgians eat fries once a week, and it's a...
