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How A Fake Amazon Delivery Van Helped Oklahoma Investigators Bust Illegal Marijuana Farm
A traffic stop helped Oklahoma investigators track down an illegal marijuana farm. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics linked a fake Amazon van in Missouri to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Capitol provides a space for change to take place on the law books. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Spokesperson Mark Woodward spent his time at the Capitol on Tuesday advocating for legislation to combat illegal marijuana operations.
Marijuana Grow Facility Shut Down; Five Arrested
PHOTO COURTESY OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICSFive people were arrested and charged after state and local drug enforcement officers discovered an illegal grow facility operating adjacent to a registration applicant, south of Davis, last week.Officers from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics’ Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) were conducting an inspection of the ...
LEXINGTON PHYSICIAN PAYS $200,000 TO SETTLE CIVIL PENALTY CLAIMS STEMMING FROM HIS ALLEGED FAILURE TO RETAIN RECORDS RELATING TO PURCHASING SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
OKLAHOMA CITY – James K. Robberson, M.D. (“Dr. Robberson), paid $200,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from allegations he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (“Act”) and its regulations, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. During the relevant time,...
Jury selection starts in Marlow murder trial including over 130 counts of animal cruelty
STEPHENS CO., Okla. (KSWO) - The process of jury selection started April 22 in the 2021 murder and animal cruelty trial against 52-year-old Karen Jean Pritchard. The Marlow woman is accused of killing 31-year-old Ashley Anderson and faces several charges of animal cruelty. The prosecution and defense spent the afternoon...
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
Duncan Pre-K class helps seniors look their best for ‘senior prom’
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - Bridging the gap between generations is the goal of a special event which took place in Duncan on April 25. Seniors at the Elk Crossing Rehabilitation Center are preparing for their Senior prom. Duncan Public Schools Pre-K class went to the center to help the seniors look their best for the event.
Weather moved Regional up
The Lexington Bulldogs began their four team regional on Tuesday at Mount St. Mary with Millwood, Blackwell and the Rockets. Games were originally scheduled to start Thursday, but weather forced the schedule to be moved up. Lexington played Blackwell in their first game. One team will advance from each regional.
Healdton city officials mull possible utility rate increase
HEALDTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Healdton residents could be paying more for utilities in the near future after the city received less revenue than expected in the last fiscal year. "We're just looking at tightening up our budget," said Healdton City Manager Gus Handke. "A budget had been passed that was not as fiscally responsible as it should have been. We're just going to correct those things moving forward."
Mobile health unit makes stop in Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s mobile unit made a stop in Duncan earlier today, April 23, to provide public health on the go. All services were available at no out of pocket cost. These services included checkups for ages one and up, flu, RSV,...
A Purcell student started a petition. This year, the Dragons have active soccer programs.
PURCELL — Carrying a page full of classmates’ signatures, Ethan Velasco knew where to go. Most high school students try to avoid a trip to the principal’s office, but for a month, Velasco chose to make it part of his daily routine. His petition was gaining traction among his peers, and he wanted...
Free City of Purcell shred day & medication drop-off
It’s that time of the year again to gather all your unwanted documents and expired medications. Protect yourself by bringing sensitive, outdated information to this one-day shredding event. The Third Annual Shred Day will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Purcell...
Davis defeats Colbert to win district championship
DAVIS, Oklahoma (KTEN)- The Davis Wolves are off to the next round of playoffs after taking down Colbert 10-1 and 10-2 in a best of three series on Wednesday. Those two victories secured the Wolves a district title. Colbert ends its season at 4-9.
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