Headlines for Wednesday, January 17, 2018:
The head of Oklahoma’s Corrections Department says the state needs two new prisons. (Tulsa World)
Lawmakers hear from other agency heads on the budget. (Journal Record)
Grand jury hears from more than a dozen witnesses over the Health Department’s financial scandal. (NewsOK)
Oil groups join in support of Step Up Oklahoma. (NewsOK)
Oklahoma City’s Mayor is leading other Republicans in the race for Governor. (Tulsa World)
Investigators are looking into a tracking device found on a lawmaker’s truck. (NewsOK)
The state’s largest virtual charter school is recruiting teachers away from public schools. (Tulsa World)
The state’s lottery system sees a boost in sales after increasing payouts. (NewsOK)
OKC Schools considers spending $2.1M on makeover. (NewsOK)
OG&E says rate increase won’t affect customers. (NewsOK)
City of Jenks accused of violating Open Meetings Act. (Tulsa World)
OKC releases images of new streetcars. (NewsOK)
Cusack Meats demands $100K from OKC over the MAPS3 Park. (Journal Record)
A hospital chain is expanding in Edmond, due to rising demand. (Journal Record)
Tulsa Zoo’s oldest resident enters hospice care. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma City retailers see a boost in sales over Christmas. (Journal Record)
