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Swadley's BBQ Investigation: The Full Timeline

Swadley's BBQ Investigation: The Full Timeline

News 9 An ongoing investigation into Swadley's BBQ, restaurants created on behalf of the Oklahoma Tourism Department has resulted in charges being filed, and alleged conspiracy to defraud the state. Here is the full timeline of events.

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Barry Mangold An audit commissioned by Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen found the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department owes the company nearly $6 million following its contract to renovate and operate state park restaurants.

Swadley’s Files Countersuit, Claims Tourism Officials Drove Up Foggy Bottom Kitchen Costs

Swadley’s Files Countersuit, Claims Tourism Officials Drove Up Foggy Bottom Kitchen Costs

Barry Mangold State tourism officials, determined to overhaul tourism in Oklahoma, micromanaged the renovation of park lodges and pushed Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen to spend millions, the company claimed in a countersuit filed Tuesday.

‘No Rhyme Or Reason’: Swadley’s Documents Examined At Special Committee’s First Meeting

‘No Rhyme Or Reason’: Swadley’s Documents Examined At Special Committee’s First Meeting

Barry Mangold State representatives on a newly formed special investigative committee met for the first time Thursday. They questioned the director of a legislative spending watchdog group that found several troubling aspects to a contract between Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen and The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

House Committee Issues Subpoenas In Swadley’s Investigation As Tourism Dept. Searches For Restaurant Replacement

House Committee Issues Subpoenas In Swadley’s Investigation As Tourism Dept. Searches For Restaurant Replacement

Barry Mangold A special investigative House committee issued its first subpoenas in its inquiry into the circumstances behind a lucrative restaurant deal between the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen.

Fire Marshal Report Says Swadley’s Owner Mentioned Governor Stitt In Defense Of Permit-Less Opening

Fire Marshal Report Says Swadley’s Owner Mentioned Governor Stitt In Defense Of Permit-Less Opening

Barry Mangold An inspection report by the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal details interactions between the inspector, the owner of embattled Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen and a state tourism official.

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Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Katie Alexander A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the chest on Monday night, according to the Tulsa Police Department.

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Katie Alexander A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the chest on Monday night, according to the Tulsa Police Department.

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

MaKayla Glenn Two local mechanics, Jess Monroe and Eric Knudsen, demonstrated incredible selflessness during the Oklahoma wildfires when they rushed to fix a broken fire truck at a critical time. Despite losing his home to the fires, Jess didn’t hesitate to help, believing that running the truck could save at least one house.

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

MaKayla Glenn Two local mechanics, Jess Monroe and Eric Knudsen, demonstrated incredible selflessness during the Oklahoma wildfires when they rushed to fix a broken fire truck at a critical time. Despite losing his home to the fires, Jess didn’t hesitate to help, believing that running the truck could save at least one house.

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Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

Heightened fire risks persist across Green Country

News On 6 A strong storm system is expected to move into the central U.S. late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, passing through the region by late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Man taken to hospital in Tulsa after being shot in chest

Katie Alexander A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the chest on Monday night, according to the Tulsa Police Department.

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

Oklahoma mechanics step in to fix fire truck during wildfires: A story of selflessness

MaKayla Glenn Two local mechanics, Jess Monroe and Eric Knudsen, demonstrated incredible selflessness during the Oklahoma wildfires when they rushed to fix a broken fire truck at a critical time. Despite losing his home to the fires, Jess didn’t hesitate to help, believing that running the truck could save at least one house.

Q&A with Representatives Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice re: DOGE

Q&A with Representatives Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice re: DOGE

Alex Cameron In recent interviews, Reps. Tom Cole and Stephanie Bice discussed the controversial efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to streamline federal spending.

Resources, How you can help Oklahomans affected by wildfires

Resources, How you can help Oklahomans affected by wildfires

Bella Roddy Recent wildfires have devastated parts of Oklahoma, causing widespread damage and displacement. For those in need of assistance or looking to support recovery efforts, here are verified fundraisers, relief organizations, and shelter locations.

'It was tremendous just to see:' Family, friends, strangers jump in to save Terlton home from wildfires

'It was tremendous just to see:' Family, friends, strangers jump in to save Terlton home from wildfires

Chloe Abbott When a fire was racing up to a family’s home in Pawnee County, their family, friends, and even total strangers jumped in to help. The Wisnoskie family feels very lucky to be spared the devastation others have endured.

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