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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 delegation criticizes Obama for gun control actions

(AP) — Several elected leaders in Oklahoma are criticizing President Barack Obama for his executive actions on gun control.

Unemployment rates up in most Oklahoma counties

(AP) — State employment officials say the unemployment rate increased in most of Oklahoma's 77 counties last month, but the number of people employed in three major metropolitan areas increased from October to November.

Group seeking medicinal marijuana don't expect signatures

(AP) — Organizers seeking a public vote on whether to legalize the use of medicinal marijuana in Oklahoma say they expect to fall short of the number of signatures needed to get the issue on a statewide ballot.

OSDH provides tips for winter driving safety

The upcoming holiday season means Oklahomans may often be traveling during potentially dangerous winter weather conditions. The Oklahoma State Department of Health encourages the public to begin preparation for the upcoming holiday travel season.

UPDATED: Road Closures [Dec. 27]

Here is a list of road closures provided by the LeFlore County Sheriff's Department and Emergency Management.

Sand bags available in preparation of floods

Sands bags are available for free to the public at the Poteau Street Department on Oakland Drive behind Carl Albert State College, according to LeFlore County Emergency Management.

Oklahoma to pursue marijuana lawsuit against Colorado

(AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has said that he plans to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue Colorado over its marijuana laws, despite objection from President Obama's administration.

Youth invited to enter state’s 2016 Aviation Art Contest

The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is inviting Oklahoma’s youth from ages six to 17 to participate in the state’s 2016 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme for the 2016 art contest is “Air Sports in Harmony With Nature.”

Attorney General warns Oklahomans of rampant IRS scam

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is warning to keep watch of a phone scam making its way across the state. The Attorney General’s Office has received a number of complaints from citizens who received phone calls from someone claiming to be a representative of the IRS.