Claremore Daily Progress Breaking News

FEC postpones Mullin advisory opinion ruling

2012-05-24T16:38:19-05:00

The Federal Election Commission requested an extension today to review 2nd District Congressional Candidate Markwayne Mullin’s request for an exception to federal electioneering laws.

Special session looms as House rejects $6.8B budget

2012-05-24T12:42:11-05:00

The Oklahoma House failed Thursday to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, setting up the possibility of lawmakers returning for a special session.

EXCLUSIVE: FEC advisory opinion rules Mullin ads are electioneering

2012-05-23T15:10:27-05:00

The Federal Election Commission issued a draft advisory opinion Wednesday about 2nd District Congressional Candidate Markwayne Mullin and his political advertising via Mullin Plumbing. The FEC is ruling the advertising is considered electioneering.

Zebras defeat Shawnee 8-4, advance to semi-finals

2012-05-10T13:47:50-05:00

The Claremore Zebras defeated Shawnee 8-4 today in the 5A baseball playoffs.

Verdigris' woman Today Show's Mother of the Year

2012-05-10T13:27:58-05:00

Verdigris' Jennifer Winn has been named Mother of the Year by the Today Show and Salary.com

GRDA approves move to Tulsa in 4-2 vote

2012-05-09T14:46:12-05:00

The Grand River Dam Authority approved plans today to purchase a 40,000 square foot building moving engineering, information technology and other technical jobs to Tulsa.

Woman flown to Tulsa after hitting tractor trailer

2012-05-08T14:22:01-05:00

A woman sustained serious injuries Tuesday afternoon when the minvan she was driving rear-ended a tractor trailer.

Breaking: Police uncover meth lab in Claremore motel

2012-05-02T12:32:39-05:00

Fire fighters, police and emergency workers are on the scene at the Elm’s Motel in Claremore, where four suspects were arrested earlier this morning after a working meth lab was found in one of the apartments.

Crews working to stabilize power throughout the city

2012-04-19T15:19:29-05:00

A tree limb has fallen across Claremore Electric lines on Strain Street, catching fire and disrupting power through the city.

Helm, DeLozier and Thacker to comprise county's Financial Authority

2012-04-10T14:38:30-05:00

Rogers County Commissioners Mike Helm, Dan DeLozier and Kirt Thacker will make up the newly-formed Rogers County Financial Authority, as decided earlier this week in a special meeting of the commissioners.