Family hopes reward solves inmate’s death in Oklahoma City 17 hr ago A federal inmate’s family on Friday offered a $250,000 reward for information leading to a murder conviction in his death. Kenneth Michael Trentadue, 44, died in August 1995 at the Federal...

Letters to the Editor: Friday, Nov. 22, 2008 20 hr ago | Comments 25 What was it about?Since the election I’ve heard many African-Americans say, "We made it!” If this election wasn’t about race, what are they talking about? If John McCain had...

Member data list prompts lawsuit by Oklahoma Public Employees Association Thu, Nov 20, 2008 The Oklahoma Public Employees Association has filed a lawsuit against its former membership director and two former board members, accusing them of using the group’s confidential membership...

AG talks tobacco suit, possible governor’s race Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 6 On Monday, Attorney General Drew Edmondson commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the master settlement agreement (MSA) that Oklahoma entered into with tobacco companies. Since then, the state has...

Attorney describes Edmond Marine’s defense Yesterday A Houston defense attorney on Thursday exhorted peers in Oklahoma County to embrace their "special responsibility.” Jack Zimmerman said it is vital for attorneys to be willing to stand...

IN BRIEF: Mom testifies in Missouri girl’s death Thu, Nov 20, 2008 COURTS Mom testifies in girl’s death LOS ANGELES — The mother of a Missouri girl who committed suicide after being targeted by a Net hoax testified Thursday she was unaware daughter had...

Ex-police officer in Muskogee pleads guilty to federal charges Thu, Nov 20, 2008 MUSKOGEE -- A former Muskogee police detective has pleaded guilty to federal charges as part of a deal with prosecutors. Kris Ledford pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Muskogee to...

OKC meth mom wins early release Thu, Nov 20, 2008 There were tears of joy Wednesday when an Oklahoma County judge agreed to release Theresa Lee Hernandez from prison. Even a prosecutor said Hernandez, 32, is a different person than she was a year...

IN BRIEF: Edmond police bribery case trial set Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment EDMOND Police bribery case trial set Two former Edmond police officers are facing a February trial on bribery charges. Christopher Caplinger, retired, and Andrew Andrade, who was fired after his...

Suspect in Williams death indicted in 2nd slaying Wed, Nov 19, 2008 DENVER (AP) - The man accused of killing Denver Broncos and former Oklahoma State cornerback Darrent Williams now faces murder charges in another slaying. Police and prosecutors said Wednesday...

Charges dismissed in OU-Texas football fight Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Comments 15 Allen Beckett said he was just enjoying a beer at his favorite Oklahoma City bar in June 2007 when a young man wearing a University of Texas T-shirt strolled in. Beckett, a 54-year-old federal...

Oklahoma worker union files suit Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 1 The Oklahoma Public Employees Association has filed a lawsuit against a former employee and two others involved in the creation of a new group to represent Department of Corrections employees....

Oklahoma City woman in stillborn case leaves prison Wed, Nov 19, 2008 An Oklahoma City woman who was convicted of second-degree murder for delivering a stillborn baby after using methamphetamine during her pregnancy has been released from prison. Theresa Lee...

Ex-Salvation Army worker in Tulsa sentenced for embezzling Wed, Nov 19, 2008 TULSA -- A former Salvation Army official in Tulsa has been sentenced to nine months at a private prison for embezzling from the charitable agency. Tina Ann Galloway was also ordered to repay...

Charges dropped in Oklahoma City bar fight Wed, Nov 19, 2008 Charges dropped in fightProsecutors plan to dismiss a felony assault charge against a University of Oklahoma football fan accused of nearly castrating a University of Texas fan during a bar fight...

Decision for Andrew Mathis bail defended by Tulsa judge Wed, Nov 19, 2008 TULSA — A Tulsa County judge defended her decision Tuesday to set bail for Andrew Mathis, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Special Judge Millie Otey said her decision...

Chesapeake faces suit Wed, Nov 19, 2008 The state commission that manages federal trust land and assets has filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Exploration, saying the company is not paying the proper amount of...

Harrah man sentenced in attack with machetes Tue, Nov 18, 2008 A Harrah man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for attacking another man with a pair of machetes. Jesse Smith Trevino Jr. pleaded guilty in June to assault with a dangerous...

Charges could be dismissed in OU fan bar fight case Tue, Nov 18, 2008 OKLAHOMA CITY - The attorney for a University of Oklahoma football fan accused of nearly castrating a Texas fan during a bar fight in Oklahoma City says prosecutors have agreed to dismiss the...

Former Tulsa teacher gets 6½ years in prison Tue, Nov 18, 2008 TULSA -- A Tulsa County judge has revoked a former teacher's probation one charge and sentenced him to 6½ years in prison for pornography and "peeping Tom" crimes. William Lee Hunter Jr. pleaded...