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Ada woman sentenced for arson
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - An Ada woman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to arson in Indian Country. A press release states that in March 2023, officers responded to a house fire and found Shyla Pittman, 38, on the porch of the burning building, with a butane torch nearby.
Body Found In Shawnee Shows No Signs Of Foul Play, Police Say
A Shawnee resident discovered a man's body in her front yard on Sunday. The medical examiner says there are no signs of foul play. The medical examiner says it is likely the man died due to medical reasons. Police were called to the scene near North Kickapoo and West 11th...
OHP Trooper runs into blaze to check for victims in a large commercial fire.
An Oklahoma Trooper is being recognized for an act of heroism after running into a burning building Wednesday. OHP says Trooper Lane Teel #335 was the first person on the scene at a large commercial fire at Salvation Army in Ada. The manager was outside and told Teel he wasn’t sure if everyone was out of the building. With black smoke billowing out of the structure and flames climbing higher, Trooper Teel decided to run into the blaze.
Oklahoma Baptist University announces land exchange Friday
SHAWNEE, Okla. — St. Gregory’s Abbey will soon be back in the hands of its previous owners as part of a land exchange, Oklahoma Baptist University announced Friday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The building, previously gifted to the university in 2019, will...
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