Dale Denwalt

1 week ago | oklahoman.com | Dale Denwalt

Oklahoma soon will create two new courts that will exclusively handle complex business lawsuits. Supporters say the courts will reduce the burden of lengthy and complicated legal matters faced by regular district courts while making the state attractive to companies looking for a new place to call home. Opponents, however, criticized the new law as being too costly and favoring business over "common people." In some cases, they also said, the law contains unconstitutional provisions.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dale Denwalt

Heavy rain across Oklahoma has caused some lakes and reservoirs to rise above normal levels. Although there haven't been any specific warnings related to rising water levels, Oklahomans hoping to hit the lake this weekend or for Father's Day should be aware of the risks and note any closures related to high water. Each reservoir is allowed to rise a certain number of feet above the standard "conservation" level as it holds excess water.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Nolan Clay |Dale Denwalt

An Afghan national who had ties to the CIA has pleaded guilty to two federal crimes over his thwarted plot to carry out a terrorism attack last November on Election Day in support of ISIS. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, made the plea through a translator on Friday, June 13, in Oklahoma City federal court. A jury trial had been set for next year but Tawhedi waived that right during the hearing. U.S. District Judge Scott Palk will decide his punishment later.

2 weeks ago | oklahoman.com | Dale Denwalt

The University of Oklahoma will raise tuition and fees by at least 3% on academic programs in 2025. OU's Board of Regents voted unanimously on June 12 to approve the request from President Joseph Harroz Jr., who asked for the increase to create a merit-based raise program for employees, add 25 new engineering and "workforce-aligned" faculty positions, increase funding for study-abroad scholarships, support undergraduate research and address needed maintenance projects that have been deferred.

2 weeks ago | oklahoman.com | Dale Denwalt

The polls have closed on three legislative races to fill vacant seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, including one in Oklahoma City. House lawmakers finished this year's session with empty seats after three members resigned to take other jobs. The seats were filled in special elections held in Oklahoma County and the Tulsa area. The state Senate filled its own vacancy in May with the election of Republican Bryan Logan, who is the new state senator for a district in eastern Oklahoma.