Category Archives: Local

Nassar Appointed U.S. Attorney

By Staff Report

Christopher J. Nassar was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma on August 14th, 2026, after being nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate. 

“It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma,” said U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Nassar. “I want to thank President Trump, Senator Lankford, Senator Armstrong, and (former Senator) Secretary Mullin for having the confidence in me to serve and protect the citizens of the Northern District. I am grateful for their support throughout the nomination and confirmation process. With the exception of Washington, D.C., federal law enforcement in the Northern District of Oklahoma has a greater responsibility for public safety than any other district in the country. I am excited to lead this office and advance this important mission.”

Continue reading →

Grand Jury 2026-A Indictments

By Staff Report

United States Attorney Clint Johnson Thursday announced the results of the August Federal Grand Jury 2026-A Indictments. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.

Continue reading →

JA Hosts Golf Classic @ Cedar Ridge

By Staff Report

On Monday, August 17th, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma will celebrate a milestone fundraiser, hosting the 25th Annual JA Golf Classic at Cedar Ridge Country Club in Broken Arrow, Okla.

Through the last quarter century of the event, businesses and philanthropists who have a passion for preparing and inspiring young students have come together to provide financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship resources across the state of Oklahoma.

Continue reading →

OSU-Tulsa Back to School Bash

By David Arnett

More than 1,000 families from across the Green Country came to Oklahoma State University-Tulsa to receive free school supplies, various community resources and live entertainment at the sixth annual OSU-Tulsa Community Back to School Bash yesterday evening.

Tulsa metro-area families, as well as families from Muskogee, Okmulgee, Locust Grove and others, congregated on the OSU-Tulsa campus to celebrate and prepare for a successful school year.

Continue reading →