House Democrats comment on looming Medicaid cuts

Members of the Oklahoma House Democrat Caucus issued concerns regarding looming federal cuts to Medicaid that could trickle down to Oklahoma and cause serious healthcare shortfalls.

Netanyahu to head to Washington Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House Monday, according to two U.S. administration officials.The visit comes as the U.S.

Proper sendoff

District Engineer Brent Almquist was honored for his retirement Friday for 42 years of service to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. From left are Jeremy Conway, Almquist, and Will Snipes.

Campbell assumes year-long role of OPA president

Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, o.cially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting, held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.

POLICE REPORT - MONDAY

Responded to a report of an animal at large in the 700 block of Barker Rd.Responded to a request for a welfare check in the 400 block of S. 11th St.NIGHT SHIFTChecked out with a subject in the 600 block of Santa Fe Dr Conducted a foot patrol in the 1200 block of Gary Blvd.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - MONDAY

Responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of C St., Arapaho.Conducted a followup in the 100 block of N. 11th Ave., Arapaho.Responded to a medical issue in the 100 block of N. 2nd St., Thomas.Responded to an animal call of cattle out in the area of State Highway 54 and 990 Rd.

Judge says 3 witnesses sought by Kohberger must testify in trial

STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge on Monday ordered that three people whose testimony has been requested by defense attorneys will have to travel to Idaho to appear at the trial of a man accused of stabbing to death four college students in 2022.

Practice time

April Full works on a scene during rehearsals for the upcoming production of “Matilda” at Southwest Playhouse.

Supreme Court throws out transgender appellate rulings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths.

Saying goodbye

Officers of Custer County gathered Friday at the Frisco Center to wish Emergency Management Director Mike Galloway best of luck in his retirement. From left are Sheriff Dan Day, Dist. 2 Commissioner Bruce Walker, Dist.