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Abortion rights group challenges Oklahoma anti-abortion law

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An abortion rights group has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an Oklahoma anti-abortion law that goes into effect Nov. 1.

Man jailed after Spiro police car stolen

A man who authorities say stole a Spiro police car and led officers on a chase down the wrong lanes of an interstate highway is behind bars in LeFlore County.

Fund set up to honor drowning victim

An online account has been set up to honor the memory of former Poteau resident Kelsey Brigance, who drowned Sunday in a boating accident in Seattle.
The 25-year-old was the daughter of Mark and Misty Brigance of Poteau.

DALIY FEATURE: Strange facts

Jon Brower Minnoch (1941–1983) was the heaviest man recorded in history. At his peak weight, he was approximately 1400 lb (635 kg, 100 stone).

Half of the communities of Uganda are under 15 years!

See You at the Pole

Poteau Upper Elementary students participated in the annual See You At The Pole rally Wednesday morning, hosted by Cross Community Church. Hundreds of students gathered around the flag pole to pray for the nation, our leaders, community and school.

Thor's Hammer to rock Heavener Saturday

Thor's Hammer is set to take off Saturday, Sept. 26 at Heavener Runestone. The 5k, 10k and half marathon will start at 8 a.m.

PDN crew enjoys Walk, Run or Dye pre-event warm up

Karen Wages, CEO Poteau Chamber of Commerce; Ella Evans Poteau Daily News sales representative; Mary Duncan, LeFlore County Sheriff's Department; and Jamie Wickwire line dance Saturday [Sept. 19] morning during the pre-event activities at the Walk, Run and Dye.

State GOP: Donald Trump to speak at Oklahoma State Fair

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Republican Party says Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Oklahoma State Fair this week.

The party says Trump will speak Friday at the state fair in Oklahoma City. The event is open to the public, though fair admission is required.

Oklahoma has 3rd death of year due to West Nile virus

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting the third West Nile virus death of 2015 in the state.

The department says the latest death was a Rogers County resident. Previous deaths were reported in Stephens and Carter counties.

Substance abuse cited for Oklahoma's high female prison rate

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State corrections officials say untreated substance abuse problems and mental health among the reasons for Oklahoma's high incarceration rate for women.