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Ten Commandments removal prompts bills to bring it back

(AP) — A court decision forcing the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the Statehouse grounds last year so angered Republican leaders in Oklahoma that several measures have been introduced in an effort to bring it back.

Corporation Commission, OG&E warn of utilities consumer scam

(AP) — A consumer scam that targets utility customers is prompting warnings from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.

Oklahoma Forestry Services warns about high fire danger

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Forestry Services says outdoor burning should be avoided due to high fire danger across the state.

Polar Plunge on Feb. 13 in Poteau

Every Saturday in February and first Saturday in March, individuals are set to plunge into freezing waters at various locations across Oklahoma for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Public vote sought to ban abortion in Oklahoma

(AP) — A man from Noble wants Oklahomans to vote on whether to outlaw abortion in the state.

Thomas Hunter filed paperwork last week to launch a signature-gathering effort for his proposed state question that says anyone who performs an abortion would be guilty of a homicide.

$500,000 worth of meth seized in Oklahoma City investigation

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics announced on Thursday [Feb. 4] that a Green Twister Task Force investigation led by the Homeland Security Investigations and the OBN uncovered a large meth trafficking organization in Oklahoma City.

December unemployment down for LeFlore County

The unemployment rate for LeFlore County declined several percentage points for the month of December, reports show.

Group seeks beer, wine sales at Oklahoma grocery stores

(AP) — A group that supports the sale of strong beer and wine at Oklahoma grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores is launching a petition drive to place the issue on the November ballot.

Valentine's giveaway begins Tuesday

Poteau Daily News readers are invited to take part in a special Valentine's gift Giveaway beginning Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Teachers winners, smokers losers in Oklahoma budget proposal

Gov. Mary Fallin's $6.99 billion budget proposal for next year is only $52 million less than that of the current fiscal year and relies on revenue "enhancements" and "adjustments" to overcome what could become a $1 billion budget hole.