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Topic: Politics and Government
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
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, June 16, 2011
Choctaw home-building code could be long-term benefit
Front-end investments might reap monthly savings for future homeowners
by Tim Farley
A government effort to make houses more energy efficient prompted Choctaw’s City Council to adopt a new building code that will create a slight increase in home prices. Read more
A government effort to make houses more energy efficient prompted Choctaw’s City Council to adopt a new building code that will create a slight increase in home prices. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Midwest City eatery hosts charity fundraiser
Old Chicago event raises $12,000 for injured deputy
by Tim Farley
Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel is confident injured Maj. John Waldenville will return to duty sometime this summer. Read more
Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel is confident injured Maj. John Waldenville will return to duty sometime this summer. Read more
Letters to the Editor
Thursday, August 25, 2011
No new tax increase
by Herman G. Nelson
The tax increase approved by Mayor Jack Fry, the city manager and City Council is using environmental violations and the age of the sewer plant and lack of repair parts to build a new sewer/wastewater facility. Read more
The tax increase approved by Mayor Jack Fry, the city manager and City Council is using environmental violations and the age of the sewer plant and lack of repair parts to build a new sewer/wastewater facility. Read more
Politics and Government
Monday, September 12, 2011
Midwest City police arrest woman in shooting incident
A Midwest City woman was arrested Sept. 9 in connection with a shooting that occurred after a neighborhood dispute.
by Eastword Staff
Chanita Carbajal Loud, 37, was booked into the city jail on complaints of shooting with intent to kill and using a vehicle to facilitate a shooting, Police Chief Brandon Clabes said.According to witne Read more
Chanita Carbajal Loud, 37, was booked into the city jail on complaints of shooting with intent to kill and using a vehicle to facilitate a shooting, Police Chief Brandon Clabes said.According to witne Read more
Politics and Government
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Childers sweeps to victory in Senate 43 race
Voter turnout lower than expected
by Tim Farley
Republican Greg Childers, of Del City, notched a resounding victory Tuesday over his Democratic opponent in a special election for the District 43 Senate seat. Read more
Republican Greg Childers, of Del City, notched a resounding victory Tuesday over his Democratic opponent in a special election for the District 43 Senate seat. Read more
Politics and Government
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Deputies, officers search for fugitive in Eastern Oklahoma County
Man wanted on alleged drug trafficking complaints
by Tim Farley
Oklahoma County Sheriff deputies and Oklahoma City police officers are currently searching for fugitive Arthur J. Wilder, 31, in the area of 8301 S. Westminster. Read more
Oklahoma County Sheriff deputies and Oklahoma City police officers are currently searching for fugitive Arthur J. Wilder, 31, in the area of 8301 S. Westminster. Read more
Politics and Government
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Manhunt over as deputies arrest fugitive
by Tim Farley
Law enforcement officials have captured a drug trafficking suspect after he avoided capture for nearly five hours Wednesday, according to officials with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department. Read more
Law enforcement officials have captured a drug trafficking suspect after he avoided capture for nearly five hours Wednesday, according to officials with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department. Read more
Politics and Government
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tinker Air Force Base gets new leadership role
Realignment will result in loss of 269 jobs, officials say
by Tim Farley
Eastern Oklahoma County will benefit from Wednesday’s announcement that Tinker Air Force Base will gain a new leadership role and possibly a larger amount of work, as part of a realignment of U.S. Air Force operations, local business and political leaders said. Read more
Eastern Oklahoma County will benefit from Wednesday’s announcement that Tinker Air Force Base will gain a new leadership role and possibly a larger amount of work, as part of a realignment of U.S. Air Force operations, local business and political leaders said. Read more
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