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Group seeks public vote on plan to reduce prison population

(AP) — A newly formed coalition dedicated to reforming Oklahoma's criminal justice system launched a ballot initiative Wednesday for a public vote on policies to reduce the state's high prison population.

Errors found on some Oklahoma driver's licenses

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has announced that an error has been found on some Oklahoma driver licenses and identification cards.

University of Oklahoma fined for animal testing violations

(AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has fined the University of Oklahoma more than $19,000 for Animal Welfare Act violations related to animal testing.

Wister teen charged with first-degree murder

A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to Jan. 9 shooting south of Heavener.

Oklahoma now has lowest average gas price in the nation

(AP) — The average price of gasoline in Oklahoma is now the lowest in the nation.

Independents remain fastest growing Oklahoma voter groups

(AP) — State election officials say registered independents continue to be the fastest growing group of Oklahoma voters.

Oklahoma gas prices below national average

Oklahoma continues to be one of the nation's cheapest states for gasoline, and Poteau prices remain under the statewide average of $1.639 Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Large-scale meth operation closed in Oklahoma City

(AP) — A large-scale, Mexican-sourced methamphetamine manufacturing operation in Oklahoma City has been shut down.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics spokesman Mark Woodward says Homeland Security Investigations and bureau agents found 15.3 pounds of crystal meth during a traffic stop Jan 8.

Oklahoma cuts public school funding by $47 million

(AP) — Some Oklahoma school districts could be forced to close their doors as a result of about $47 million in funding cuts due to the state's budget crisis, Superintendent Joy Hofmeister said Thursday.

Poteau High School Choir to hold benefit chili cook-off Tuesday

The Poteau High School Choir will hold "Chillin' and Chili," a chili cook-off to support the choir's trip to Carnegie Hall.

The public is invited to eat with the choir before the Poteau High School basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 12.