9 hrs ago | Blanco County News
World Champion Bullfighter Pleads Guilty to Cattle Theft
After an eight-month investigation, a cattle theft case in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, is finally closed after a rodeo bullfighter pled guilty to felony embezzlement of cattle.
18 hrs ago | McAlester News
Turfgrass management tips for drought conditions
With temperatures already breaking 100 degrees in Pittsburg County this year, lawns may be experiencing stress due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
Offices set to close for Independence Day
Many city, county and state offices will be closed due to the Independence Day holiday.
Court date expected for man accused of child prostitution
On Wednesday, a Pittsburg County judge is expected to set a trial date for 43-year-old Richard Turpin.
Arraignment set in sex abuse case
McALESTER a ' A McAlester man accused of sexually abusing a teenager is scheduled to be formally arraigned next week.
McAlester man faces child sex abuse charges
A man accused of committing child sexual abuse while on probation is set to be in Pittsburg County District Court on Wednesday.
World Champion Bullfighter Pleads Guilty To Cattle Theft
After an eight-month investigation, a cattle theft case in Pittsburg County, Okla., is finally closed after a rodeo bullfighter pled guilty to felony embezzlement of cattle.
Where was child's advocate? Role is unclear
The 4-year-old child victim of convicted rapist David Earls did not have an independent representative from CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, looking out for her interests as the case made its way through the court system.
Are smoothies really good for you?
As the weather heats up some people want to chill out with a smoothie. While they may sound healthy there could be hidden calories you are not expecting.
the People Speak: Dismiss judge in child rape case from bench
I couldn't disagree more with the opinion stated in the June 21 article of "Editorially speaking" regarding the Pittsburg County child rape case.
Barbara Smitherman, of McAlester, is concerned about McAlester. She was prompted to write a letter to McAlester Mayor Kevin Priddle because she was concerned when she read the story the June 9 article in the McAlester News-Capital of graves being overturned and broken at Oak Hill cemetery in McAlester.
By JAMES BEATY SENIOR EDITOR Savanna resident Orben Deaton feels like a lucky man today - even if a truck smashed through a building he owns and missed him by inches.
Bache accident sends four to the hospital
An injury accident in Bache sent four Pittsburg County residents to the hospital on Monday night.
County time eases Earlsa release
As Level 3 sex offender, David Earls will have to take treatment programs once he gets out of the Pittsburg County Jail - but many sex offenders who are sentenced to state prison terms must complete the treatment programs before they're released.
Cases Question Reliability of Child Witnesses
Experts say it's tough being a witness at any age, but at 5-years-old, finding the truth is even more difficult.
The 4-year-old girl who told her family and investigators she was sexually assaulted by David Harold Earls said he gave her ice cream and excused her from taking naps afterward.
Bomb threat leads to courthouse evacuation
Sheriff's Dep. Larry Cook ordered the Pittsburg County Courthouse evacuated this afternoon after someone called a bomb threat into District 18 District Judge Thomas Bartheld's office.
Dona t politicize child rape case
Don't let legislators politicize a judgeship. Don't politicize child rape case The light sentence of a Pittsburg County man convicted of sexually abusing a 4-year-old girl is a travesty, but it doesn't mean legislators should be removing judges.
Daughter Says Oklahoma Rapist Deserves Life Sentence
David Earls' rape conviction made national headlines this month after a Pittsburg County judge sentenced him to only one year in prison.
Bomb threat empties courthouse
Authorities say the Pittsburg County Courthouse was evacuated because someone called a bomb threat into the office of a judge.