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The city of Wichita can fine landlords who don’t take care of their properties. It rarely does

When Kashmire Baker’s apartment at the Bradford Glen complex flooded in December 2022, she said she figured the pipes might have burst in the cold. Then it happened again in January. And in April. Twice in May. A big flood in June. Repeatedly, the water …

A student was kneed in the face by a school cop. Her civil rights case is one of thousands that may never be resolved

After a campus police officer grabbed student Ja’Liyah Celestine by the hair and kneed her in the face, she filed a federal civil rights complaint that alleged persistent racial discrimination against Black teens at her Texas high school.  But the …

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

Highlights Fraud in the form of investment scams and other schemes is on the rise, and is often underreported, running into the hundreds of billions of dollars, witnesses from the banking and small businesses told a Capitol Hill hearing. Despite the rising …

Ardmore man arrested, accused of shooting neighbor’s dog

ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - An Ardmore man was charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly shot a neighbor’s dog on Sunday. According to court records, William Overstreet, 25, was accused of firing a handgun from his car and injuring a dog near Elmtree …

Jason Lowe wins county seat, Camal Pennington wins OKC Ward 7

In elections across Oklahoma County on Tuesday, Camal Pennington defeated John Pettis Jr. in a hotly contested runoff to represent OKC City Council Ward 7, and Rep. Jason Lowe (D-OKC) swamped independent Jed Green to win a seat on the Oklahoma County Board …

Election Results: Stillwater approves new animal shelter, Lowe wins county commissioner seat

Voters in 71 Oklahoma counties went to the polls Tuesday to consider a wide array of issues and candidates. They cast ballots to decide school bonds, pick state lawmakers and reshape city codes. Below are many of the notable results. The full results are …

Sam Bankman-Fried parts ways with ‘Diddy’ as feds transfer crypto con man from Brooklyn prison to Oklahoma

Authorities urge public help to locate Tyri Rodgers, still at large for robbery charge

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Fugitive Warrants Unit is actively searching for 20-year-old Tyri Rodgers, a suspect wanted in connection with a driveway robbery that occurred last year. On November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers …

Man sentenced to 10 years for 2022 Valentine's Day double murder

TODAY. YEAH. ABBY, IT WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY IN COURT. THE FAMILIES WERE BOTH SAYING THINGS LIKE, NO MOTHER SHOULD HAVE TO BURY THEIR CHILD. AND VALENTINE’S DAY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. JUSTICE WAS DONE BECAUSE WE DIDN’T HOLD THIS MAN ACCOUNTABLE. DAVID …

Altus police arrest suspect using torch in ATM burglary attempt on N. Main Street

ALTUS, OKLA (KOKH) — The Altus Police Department responded to an attempted burglary around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday morning at an ATM. According to APD, the ATM was located on N. Main Street at the Frazer Bank. When officers arrived, they found the suspect …

US revokes visas of Mexican band who paid homage to cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

The regional band Los Alegres del Barranco faces legal and professional fallout following a weekend performance in which they paid tribute to Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, a notorious drug lord.  On Monday, the United States reportedly revoked …

Jim Jordan leads GOP attack on judges blocking Trump orders

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Congressional Republicans led by Ohio’s Jim Jordan are leading a multi-pronged attack on federal judges who are blocking some of the more than 100 executive orders Donald Trump has issued since becoming president in January. On Tuesday, …

Execution set for June 12 for murderer returned to OK after Trump won

John Fitzgerald Hanson was sentenced to death in Oklahoma in 2001 and 2006. Hanson was in federal prison in Louisiana but was transferred back to Oklahoma to face execution. The Biden administration refused to hand him over in 2022, but the Trump …

OHP state trooper charged with rape after traffic stop

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was charged Monday after allegations of sexual assault during a traffic stop earlier this year. Jarquez Evans, 27, was arrested by the highway patrol's investigations division and booked into Oklahoma County jail …

‘More Churches Need To Be Here’: The Changing Face Of Urban Ministry

ATLANTA — As the Atlanta Inner-City Ministry — known as AIM — hosted the recent National Urban Ministry Conference, keynote speaker Mark Powell had a message for fellow Christians. “More churches need to be here,” declared Powell, former dean of the …

Fire History and LODD Calendar: April

Below you’ll find a non-exhaustive list of significant events in fire service history that happened in the month of April, including major incidents, firefighter line-of-duty deaths (LODDs), innovations, and the like. Thanks to Grant Schwalbe and Sam …

Judge sentences Arizona man for trafficking methamphetamine in southwest Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A judge sentenced a Phoenix, Arizona man in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri. Joseph A. Gilbert, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas …

Chicago Contractor Charged In $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

A Chicago-area contractor is charged with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery as part of a scheme to ply an Amtrak official with gifts totaling at least $325,000 in exchange for $52 million in change orders that nearly doubled the cost of the firm …

Execution date set for man convicted of killing 77-year-old woman

ELISE, THANKS VERY MUCH. IN OUR NEXT TOP FIVE. UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI HAS AGREED TO TRANSFER CONVICTED MURDERER GEORGE JOHN HANSON TO OKLAHOMA SO THAT HIS DEATH SENTENCE CAN BE CARRIED OUT. GEORGE HANSON WAS PUT ON DEATH ROW FOR A …

Right Law Group Announces Expansion of Criminal Defense Legal Services to Denver County

Former Prosecutors with 45+ Years of Experience Now Serving Denver County Residents DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Right Law Group, a top-rated criminal defense law firm in Colorado, today announced the expansion …

Rhode Island Estate Planning Attorney to Deliver Innovative Care Plan at Alzheimer’s Association Conference

EAST GREENWICH, RI, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCarthy Law, a leading estate planning firm in Rhode Island, is proud to announce that Founding Attorney Samantha McCarthy Jarvis will share strategic care tools for aging …

Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings' Good Dad Act Committee Achieve Milestone in Child Custody Legislation Across the United States

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee, led by Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings, is proud to announce significant progress in the movement towards equitable child custody laws across the United States. The …

Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates saves PA Homeowner from a Foreclosure Trustee Sale with No Fee Assistance

GREENCASTLE, PA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After enduring heartbreaking loss and financial hardship, Tami Maple of Greencastle, PA, has successfully saved her home from foreclosure—thanks to the assistance of the …

Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Statement by Safer South Africa Foundation Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act Social crimes, including gender-based violence, at institutions …

Tyson & Mendes Secures Full Defense Verdict in Texas 18-Wheeler Trial

National insurance defense firm Tyson & Mendes continues to expand its footprint across Texas with consistent, excellent results for clients in high-risk venues SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National …

New Canadian Immigration Law Firm, Zohil-Morton Law, Now Offering Legal Services

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zohil-Morton Law, a newly established Canadian immigration law firm, is now providing legal services to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of Canadian …

Understanding Wage and Overtime Pay Laws: A Hidden Issue for Many Hourly Employees

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hourly workers who "go the extra mile" to impress an employer or pursue a promotion risk engaging in unpaid labor, and often do not know there are laws and rights associated …

Morris Injury Law Launches New Website

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Morris Injury Law is proud to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website, offering an improved user experience and streamlined access to personal injury legal services …

HAWM Law’s Sasha Watson to Speak at Caribbean Business Forum During FCSA’s 49th Annual Conference

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HAWM Law is proud to announce that Sasha Watson Partner at the firm, will be a featured speaker at the Caribbean Business Leadership Forum, taking place as part of the Florida …

New Survey: Alarming impact of work stress on sleep

76% of workers report that work stress and anxiety impacts their sleep. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The effects of work stress don’t end when employees leave the office. For many professionals, anxiety and work- …

MPWR DEADLINE MONDAY: ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Investors with Losses ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) between February 8, 2024 and November 8, 2024, both dates inclusive ( …

Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHR) Investigated by Federman & Sherwood for Data Breach

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHR) investigated by Federman & Sherwood for data breach. On April 3, 2025, SHR filed notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Maine.   On November 1, 2024, …

New Appointment Boosts Family Law Expertise at Leading Isle of Wight Firm

The appointment of Emma Lloyd as Family Legal Executive marks an exciting development in Glanvilles Damant’s commitment to expanding their family law services. ISLE OF WIGHT, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emma has …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 11 America Under President Trump's Leadership

Washington DC, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/03/31/week-11-under-president-trumps-leadership/ What an amazing week this has been. So many huge …

ELF INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (“Elf” or “the Company …

MULN INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Mullen Automotive, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Mullen Automotive, Inc. (“Mullen” or “the …

FMC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that FMC Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FMC Corporation (“FMC” or “the Company”) ( …

RC INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Ready Capital Corporation Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Ready Capital Corporation (“Ready Capital” …

ALAR INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Alarum Technologies Ltd. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alarum Technologies Ltd. (“Alarum” or “the …