Headlines for Wednesday, October 12, 2016:
Federal officials deny Oklahoma’s extension request for compliance with the Real ID act. (Tulsa World)
The Oklahoma Medical Examiner releases the Toxicology Report on Tulsa’s 40-year-old Terrence Crutcher. (Tulsa World)
US Supreme Court strikes down death sentence of Oklahoma man. (NewsOK)
Another death row inmate loses final appeal in SCOTUS. (NewsOK)
Referee hears arguments over turnpike bonding. (NewsOK)
New national study shows OK spends even less on students than the region and nation. (Tulsa World)
State general revenue falls 12.4% below estimates. (Tulsa World)
Retired OKC police raise concerns over health insurance increases. (NewsOK)
LGBT group questions placement of children’s books in libraries. (NewsOK)
- A health initiative starts in Pott. Co. where 45% of residents have a high body-mass index. (Journal Record)
- OKC seeks more participation in EMSA care program. (Journal Record)
- Downtown OKC charter school wants more grades. (NewsOK)
- The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma is providing undergarments for area kids starting Monday. (KOSU)
Water talks at Governor’s conference in Norman. (Journal Record)
The Oklahoma City Thunder loses it’s first preseason game in the US to Dallas. (NewsOK)
