Mindy Ragan Wood

Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason maintains his department did not receive some $7 million of his $18 million budget, even after county officials

A former employee has sued Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason over claims of sex and age discrimination violations amid allegations of financial misconduct.

Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason is expected to present a detailed spending plan and receive a cash infusion to cover payroll, records show.

A postcard mailer was sent to Norman homes depicting Cleveland County Commissioner Rod Cleveland as a burglar with a quote box of “defund the police” referencing disputes with the Sheriff’s Office budget. Provded

An attorney representing Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason told county officials his client misunderstood how much money would be available to him ahead of a request for more cash.

Two more county officials have hired attorneys in the ongoing crisis with Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason’s budget.

An unspecified number of sheriff's deputies have been reassigned to the Cleveland County jail following a legal opinion and funding crunch, a letter to employees indicated.

Critics of looming Norman area turnpikes expect their mayor to lead a fight against the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s plans.

Former Oklahoma Transportation Sec. Tim Gatz received approval from a senate committee to continue in his role as the state transportation department’s director, but the vote to retain him was not unanimous.

Cleveland County Commissioners will consider an agreement to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit next week.