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Politics and Government Friday, April 8, 2011

Oklahoma County charges teen with first-degree murder

District Attorney says death penalty unlikely because grandson was 16 at the time

by Tim Farley
A Midwest City teenager accused of hacking his grandparents to death with a machete has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Read more
 
Politics and Government Thursday, July 28, 2011

Water for local cities not cause for concern

Using independent wells translates to ample supply

by Tim Farley
With rampant triple-digit temperatures and a massive heat wave still affecting residents, water rationing has become a concern for some Oklahoma City metropolitan area cities, but not in most of Eastern Oklahoma County. Read more
 
Politics and Government Thursday, August 25, 2011

Midwest City teen pleads guilty to killing grandparents, arson

by Eastword Staff
A Midwest City teenager was sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years after telling a judge Aug. 23 he killed his grandparents, a family dog and set their house on fire. Read more
 
Politics and Government Thursday, November 17, 2011

Whetsel among hall of fame inductees

by Eastword Staff
Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel of Choctaw is among six lawmen who will be inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler. Read more
 
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