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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

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

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

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

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

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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LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

News 9 Severe weather is approaching the central and southern plains Saturday night into Sunday morning. News 9 meteorologists are tracking the storm.

LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

News 9 Severe weather is approaching the central and southern plains Saturday night into Sunday morning. News 9 meteorologists are tracking the storm.

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Deanne Stein Yukon High School rallies support for Geary Band Program today, after a fire devastates their band room and equipment. Find out how you can help replace lost instruments.

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Deanne Stein Yukon High School rallies support for Geary Band Program today, after a fire devastates their band room and equipment. Find out how you can help replace lost instruments.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

Destini Pittman A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash near southbound Lake Hefner Parkway and westbound Northwest 50th Street, according to authorities.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

Destini Pittman A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash near southbound Lake Hefner Parkway and westbound Northwest 50th Street, according to authorities.

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LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

News 9 Severe weather is approaching the central and southern plains Saturday night into Sunday morning. News 9 meteorologists are tracking the storm.

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Deanne Stein Yukon High School rallies support for Geary Band Program today, after a fire devastates their band room and equipment. Find out how you can help replace lost instruments.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

Destini Pittman A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash near southbound Lake Hefner Parkway and westbound Northwest 50th Street, according to authorities.

Swadley's BBQ Investigation: The Full Timeline

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

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

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

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

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

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LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

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LATEST: Thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in central Oklahoma Saturday night

Yukon band holding fundraiser to obtain instruments for Geary High School band

Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash on SB Lake Hefner Parkway and WB NW 50th Street

Sooners sputter in the second half, fall to UCONN in the Sweet 16

Car on fire near I-40 and Shields Blvd

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