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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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Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Destini Pittman Bills Targeting DEI Funding, Cellphone Use in Schools Advance at Oklahoma Capitol.

Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Destini Pittman Bills Targeting DEI Funding, Cellphone Use in Schools Advance at Oklahoma Capitol.

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

Destini Pittman A person was injured in a shooting in northeast Oklahoma City Wednesday night, according to the Logan County Sheriff.

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

Destini Pittman A person was injured in a shooting in northeast Oklahoma City Wednesday night, according to the Logan County Sheriff.

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Destini Pittman A Kasey Alert has been issued for 50-year-old Kelly Rushton, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Destini Pittman A Kasey Alert has been issued for 50-year-old Kelly Rushton, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

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Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Bills targeting DEI funding, cellphone use in schools advance at Oklahoma Capitol

Destini Pittman Bills Targeting DEI Funding, Cellphone Use in Schools Advance at Oklahoma Capitol.

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

One injured in northeast OKC shooting

Destini Pittman A person was injured in a shooting in northeast Oklahoma City Wednesday night, according to the Logan County Sheriff.

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Kasey Alert: 50-years-old Kelly Rushton

Destini Pittman A Kasey Alert has been issued for 50-year-old Kelly Rushton, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Local organization seeking charitable lease for music healing programs

Local organization seeking charitable lease for music healing programs

Elizabeth Fitz Connecting Through Rhythm, a local organization led by trauma survivor Kyle 'Sage' Bailey, seeks a 5,000 square-foot space for healing music programs in Oklahoma.

OKC gears up for the Playoffs with events, art, and giveaways across the Metro

OKC gears up for the Playoffs with events, art, and giveaways across the Metro

Destini Pittman The Thunder are heading to the NBA Playoffs, and Oklahoma City is celebrating! Here are ways you can get involved in the fun.

What to know about Trump's tariffs — the latest

What to know about Trump's tariffs — the latest

Alex Cameron President Trump sent the financial markets soaring Wednesday when he announced a 90-day pause on all 'reciprocal' tariffs, except those on China, which he boosted to a cumulative 125%. Here is a quick glance at the current tariff picture.

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