Oklahoma

12/19/2007 -- Oklahoma’s Multicounty Grand Jury adjourned from its December session today after issuing one sealed indictment and a report, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.

The indictment will be unsealed in Oklahoma County District Court at 9 a.m., Dec. 21 before Judge Kenneth Watson. That indictment names one person on 13 counts.    » read more »

December 18, 2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Oklahoma to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms beginning on December 8, 2007, and continuing.    » read more »

December 18, 2007 -- The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms on December 8, 2007, and continuing.

Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms in the counties of Cleveland, Lincoln, Mayes, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie, Tulsa, and Wagoner.    » read more »

Gov. Henry Says More Counties Will Be Added to Designation

December 18, 2007 -- Oklahoma City -- President Bush today granted Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry’s request for a major disaster declaration for seven Oklahoma counties impacted by last week’s ice storm. The Governor noted that more counties will be added to the declaration as damage assessment surveys continue across the state.

Gov. Henry praised President Bush for granting the Dec. 15 request.    » read more »

December 15, 2007 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry today asked President George Bush for a major disaster declaration for an initial seven Oklahoma counties devastated by the recent ice storm. As more damage assessments are completed, requests will be made for additional counties to be declared.

If approved, cities, towns and counties impacted by last weekend’s ice storm will receive public assistance for expenses related to response and recovery efforts. Gov. Henry noted that preliminary damage assessments continue in counties throughout the state.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- In the wake of our state’s winter storms, Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson today warned consumers to be wary of the possibility for clean-up-related-scams.

“People are anxious to clean up their yards and begin the process of putting their homes and their lives back in order,” Edmondson said. “Unfortunately, there are people who will take advantage of the desperation of others. I just want to encourage Oklahomans to take steps to protect themselves and their wallets from further victimization.”    » read more »

Nearly 600,000 homes, business without electric service

STATE/FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

President George Bush has approved Oklahoma's request for an emergency declaration covering all 77 counties. The emergency declaration authorizes federal resources to assist state and local governments as they continue to respond to the Ice Storm.    » read more »

December 11, 2007 -- Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins today said they will continue to seek all possible federal assistance to help Oklahomans respond to and recover from this week’s ice storms.

“This is without question the worst ice storm in state history, and it will require a historic response from all levels of government,” said Gov. Henry. “We will do whatever it takes to help Oklahomans rebuild and recover from this devastating event.”    » read more »

Members of 45th Will Spend Holidays with Family Before Deploying To Iraq

December 06, 2007 -- Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry announced today that “Operation Holiday Homecoming” appears to have reached its goal by raising enough funds and resources to ensure that members of the 45th Infantry Brigade are able to spend the holidays with their families before deployment to Iraq in early 2008.    » read more »

12-06-2007 -- With this weekend's forecast calling for the first threat of measurable winter precipitation this season, now is the time for Oklahomans to take action. Toward that effort, Governor Brad Henry, the National Weather Service (NWS) and Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) have teamed together to share information that will assist Oklahomans in being winter weather prepared.    » read more »

12-04-2007 -- Recent recalls of toys that could potentially expose children to lead have prompted the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) to remind shoppers to check and make sure the toys they give this holiday season do not contain lead. Children may be exposed to lead from toys that have been made in other countries and imported into the United States or from antique toys and collectibles passed down through generations. Lead may also be found in older toys made in the United States.    » read more »

11/27/2007 -- Four defendants charged after a July 29 raid on an illegal horse racing operation in Thackerville pleaded guilty yesterday in Love County, Oklahoma District Court.    » read more »

November 26, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt and Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry have placed a friendly wager on the December 1 game between the University of Missouri-Columbia and University of Oklahoma. In honor of the Big 12 Championship winner, the governors have wagered 12 products showcasing their states.    » read more »

11/20/2007 -- It can come as a cruel word, a manipulating fear or a slap to the face. It never happens in some homes, and in others it happens every day. It is often hidden, shunned by polite society as something that only occurs on the bad side of town. It leaves its victims feeling hopeless and trapped, suffering silently and alone.

It is domestic abuse, and Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and Wal-Mart are launching an innovative public awareness campaign in advance of the holiday season to help those who suffer under its tremendous weight.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said eleven defendants charged in connection with a July 29 raid on an illegal horse racing operation in Thackerville pleaded guilty today in Love County District Court.

The eleven defendants, which included workers and horse owners at the Red River Playground in Thackerville, were charged in Love County District Court July 31 after an investigation by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).    » read more »