TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: * * * City of Tulsa Receives National Recognition, Silver What Works Cities Certification for Excellence in Data-Driven Local Government The City of Tulsa has again been recognized for its innovative use of data, earning Silver Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies' What Works Cities program. This national recognition highlights Tulsa's commitment to leveraging data to drive effective decision-making, improving ser  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Drover Alum since Day One: Coleen Sovick When class of 21' alumna Coleen Sovick isn't teaching in the classroom, she's in her art studio transforming 'nothing' into something extraordinary. Finding a focus is a common challenge for art majors at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. Sophomore year is when students reflect on what they have learned and decide which skills t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Former disability services director indicted for embezzlement OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 27, 2025) - The former executive director of a company that provides community living services for vulnerable adults with disabilities faces two felony counts after a Multi-County Grand Jury investigation. The indictment was unsealed today. Freedom Anderson, 46, worked as the executive direct  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Governor Stitt Announces New Secretary of Commerce and Commerce Department CEO Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointments of John Budd as Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Deborah Moorad as the state's Secretary of Commerce. "As Oklahoma continues to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation, I'm confident that John Budd   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Governor Stitt Comments on Findings from Tulsa Public Schools Audit Today, Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement after State Auditor Cindy Byrd published the findings of the audit of Tulsa Public Schools (TPS): "I requested this audit in 2022, and today Auditor Byrd finally confirmed what myself and many other Oklahomans believed to be true-- where there's smoke  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 28 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: * * * Dion'trae Hayes to Selected to Serve as City's Chief Resilience Officer Hayes to Begin Service March 24 Dion'trae Hayes has been selected to serve as the next Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) for the City of Tulsa. Hayes will oversee the Department of Resilience and Equity and is responsible for leading citywide resilience strategies. "With Dion'trae's background as the Executive Director of Met Cares and in othe  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Two indicted in marijuana grow operation robberies OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 27, 2025) -- The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted two men today in connection with two marijuana grow facility robberies. Marquethz Latrale Lee, 27, faces nine felony counts stemming from the July 26 robbery of Redbud Relief Farms in Chandler and the Aug. 14 attempted robbery of ZMAT LLC in Seminole. Ta  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * USAO's Treat People with Kindness Club seeks donations for annual Prom Dress Boutique The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma's Treat People with Kindness club is once again helping high school students shine on prom night with its annual Prom Dress Boutique on March 29. The event provides free formalwear and accessories to high school students in the local community. If you   more