Largest US tribal nation studies growing marijuana industry
Under current Cherokee law, it remains illegal to use or possess marijuana on tribal-owned property.
Author: Associated Press
President Trump wants to deliver State of Union even if trial underway
President Donald Trump says he wants to deliver the State of the Union as scheduled even if his impeachment trial is ongoing.
Oklahoma man identified after remains found in Tucson
Authorities in Tucson say the human remains three mountain lions feasted on before authorities found them belong to an Oklahoma man who went missing in early December.
McConnell backs off, abruptly eases impeachment trial limits
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has abruptly changed his proposed rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after some of his fellow Republican senators objected. As the proceedings opened on Tuesday, he offered three days, rather than two, for opening arguments from each side.
Wichita police investigate death of 7-day-old boy
WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita police are investigating the death of a 7-day-old boy. Officers were called to a home in north Wichita late Saturday. The newborn was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Spokesman Kevin Wheeler says the…
Oklahoma City police report second mall shooting in a month
OKLAHOMA CITY - Police in Oklahoma City say that for the second time in a month there was gunfire inside a northwest Oklahoma City mall. Police say there were no serious injuries, although one person suffered a minor injury…
Oklahoma's GOP lawmakers want more medical pot regulations
Some GOP lawmakers are taking steps to ban billboards that advertise medical marijuana, further limit where dispensaries can be located and make Oklahoma's medical pot program more transparent.
Owner of boat that sank, killing 17, settles final lawsuit
The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.
Kansas GOP to stymie ban in reversing abortion-rights ruling
Top Kansas Republicans want to head off any push for an abortion ban in the state even as they make overturning a Kansas Supreme Court ruling that protects abortion rights a top priority. The GOP-controlled Legislature expects to consider a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution during the annual 90-day lawmaking session that started Monday. It's a response to the high court's ruling in April that the state's Bill of Rights makes access to abortion a fundamental right. Abortion opponents are being pragmatic. They worry that even if a ban could get through the Legislature, it would fail in the required statewide vote afterward.
US, China deal aims to simmer long-running trade tensions
President Donald Trump has signed a new trade agreement with China that's expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers.
Oklahoma Democrat introduces bill to abolish death penalty
An Oklahoma City Democrat is introducing a bill to abolish the death penalty in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma reaches $8.75 million settlement with opiate maker
The state of Oklahoma will receive $8.75 million from two pharmaceutical companies in a deal announced Friday that will end legal action the state was considering against the opioid manufacturers.
Indicted Oklahoma judge is removed from criminal trials
The judge is facing a felony charge for failing to pay state taxes in 2017, was admonished by the state Supreme Court for failing to pay her taxes and more than 60 parking tickets, and has been found in contempt by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
Hallmark cutting about 400 jobs, mostly in Missouri
“The way people shop and the competitive dynamics in the marketplace are changing at a pace and at a degree that is having a significant impact on our businesses."
Parson wants to continue funding for roads, bridges program
The governor will discuss the amount he would like to see funded during his State of the State speech next week.
Emaciated dog found in locked cage in dumpster in Wichita
He weighs just over 20 pounds, less than half the amount a dog of his size should weigh.
Rural Kansas struggles to attract psychiatrists
“They just want to be a little closer to the cultural offerings of a big city."
Woman dozes, spends night after testing store mattress
“The best mattress endorsement we've ever heard.”
Firefighter dies after falling through floor of burning home
The injured firefighter was taken to a hospital where he died.
Kansas governor turns to pensions for budget breathing room
(AP) Gov. Laura Kelly proposed that Kansas give itself more breathing room in its budget by slashing annual payments to its pension system for teachers and government workers, offering a new version of a plan.
US drone strike kills Iranian general outside Baghdad airport
The United States has killed Iran's top general in an airstrike at Baghdad's international airport, an attack that threatens to dramatically ratchet up tensions in the region.
Illinois time change plan cause confusion at Missouri border
The Illinois proposal would make daylight saving time permanent.
Columbia police officer charged in 4-year-old girl's death
Authorities say the officer drove her police cruiser onto the sidewalk to get a better view of students boarding a bus when she struck the girl.
Baby Jesus statue missing again from Wichita church nativity
A church member gave the 30-piece set to Blessed Sacrament more than three decades ago.
