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Injury Collision in Osage County
Apr 23, 2026
An injury collision involving a juvenile took place in Osage County on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred on a county road near Sand Springs.
A 10-year old juvenile was driving a 125 cc ATV and had a 47-year old male riding behind him. The vehicle was driving at a high rate ... read more »
Jury Finds Vinita Man Guilty in Child Rape Case
Apr 23, 2026
After a three-day jury trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict convicting a Vinita man after he raped a 16-year-old in November 2025.
Garret Lee Monroe, 37, of Vinita and a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming, was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Force in ... read more »
Bill Advances Protections for Abuse Victims
Apr 23, 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved House Bill 4227, authored by Sen. Darrell Weaver, aimed at strengthening legal protections for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The measure declares any settlement agreement that conceals details related to such claims void an ... read more »
Faster Hires for Military Depots
Apr 23, 2026
Senator James Lankford and Congressman Blake Moore are leading a bipartisan, bicameral push to speed up hiring across military depots, shipyards, and arsenals. In a letter to the Secretaries of the Air Force, Army, and Navy, the lawmakers highlighted a policy secured in the FY26 National Defense ... read more »




