By KXII Staff and Drew MowrerPublished: May 2025 at 4:39 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLANE (KXII) - The Atoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death on Sunday morning in Lane from a woman claiming there was a man in her yard with an apparent gunshot wound they pronounced the injured man dead on the scene OSBI and the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are assisting in the investigation Atoka County Sheriff Kody Simpson says no further information is available at this time Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Atoka County Dispatch Center at 580-889-2221 We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at newspress@moorenews.com or call us at 806-935-4111 An Oklahoma Department of Corrections officer is in jail charged with running a contraband smuggling operation at a prison in Atoka County Investigators say Sergeant Glenda Page had contraband like meth DOC said it's an everyday battle to try to keep contraband out of prisons But they say this was more than an employee slipping a prisoner cigarettes; they say Glenda Page was working with prisoners and people on the outside to run a full-scale operation DOC says the investigation started after a contraband drop at Mack Alford Correctional Center near Stringtown in August Agents with the Office of Inspector General did several interviews and learned Page was behind the operation to get the contraband into the prison Agents say Page admitted to being involved Agents later searched her house and found cell phones DOC says contraband inside prisons is a danger to both prisoners and employees They say some prisoners will use a contraband cell phone to run criminal networks and sell drugs DOC says it's hard enough trying to keep contraband out of prisons "It's an everyday thing and it's one of the reasons we went to the digital mail to help reduce that through the mail because soaked paper in different illegal substances was coming in that way,” said Kay Thompson with Oklahoma DOC DOC says they don't believe any other employees were involved Reagan Ledbetter joined News On 6 in June 2018 as a multimedia journalist Reagan most recently was a student at the University of Oklahoma where he received his degree in Broadcast Journalism \"It's an everyday thing and it's one of the reasons we went to the digital mail and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox OKLA (KTUL) — A five-car collision on US-691 in Atoka County resulted in the death of two Texas teenagers According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) the crash occurred at approximately 6:14 a.m 18-year-old Hannah Zebraski and a 16-year-old female were traveling northbound on US-69 in rainy conditions The vehicle hydroplaned into the median and then into the southbound lane and was struck by a Subaru Outback A pile-up began including a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Brandy Burnham another driven by 30-year-old Obadiah Biwot and a semi-truck driven by 52-year-old Steven Sheffield Farris and Zebraski were ejected from their vehicle and were both pronounced deceased on the scene The 16-year-old female passenger was transported to Alliance Health by Atoka County EMS then transferred to Medical City Plano Texas in serious condition Drott was also transported by Atoka County EMS to Alliance Health in serious condition the cause of the collision by unsafe speed for wet road conditions SIGN UP FOR THE CHANNEL 8 NEWSLETTER Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joined other state leaders including Oklahoma Speaker of the House Charles McCall and leadership from Green Li-Ion to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new facility in Atoka “We have an amazing energy advantage in our state and we’re using it to our advantage to secure the critical mineral supply chain and cement these technologies in the United States for generations to come,” Stitt said in a statement “I’m proud to welcome Green Li-ion to Oklahoma and look forward to seeing their impact on the community.” The Atoka plant is a groundbreaking achievement in the battery recycling industry Green Li-ion’s patented multi-cathode-producing GREEN HYDROREJUVINATION™ technology processes unsorted battery waste or “black mass,” directly into battery-grade precursor cathode active material (pCAM) and anode materials This innovative approach eliminates the need to export materials overseas for further processing significantly reducing production time and greenhouse gas emissions Green Li-ion’s modular hardware solutions offer flexibility for manufacturers and recyclers Clients can integrate the technology within their existing facilities through licensing agreements or utilize Green Li-ion’s tolling services by sending black mass to Green Li-ion-owned plants This adaptability allows for rapid deployment enabling operations to begin within a few months rather than years Green Li-ion’s technology converts black mass into high-purity pCAM in approximately 12 hours The environmental benefits are equally impressive with up to 90%fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to the production of virgin materials The Atoka plant’s initial production capacity can process four to six metric tons of end-of-life batteries per day Plans are already in place to quadruple this capacity within the calendar year Green Li-ion’s new facility closes a critical gap in North America’s battery recycling supply chain By producing battery-grade materials domestically the plant supports the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and other battery-powered technologies while fostering more predictability and de-risking critical mineral supplies This advancement aligns perfectly with the provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act which incentivizes domestic battery manufacturing and the use of recycled materials through substantial tax credits Establishing the Atoka plant has created over 20 local jobs with plans to expand the workforce as the facility grows Green Li-ion’s commitment to using local suppliers and partnering with educational institutions further strengthens its integration with the Atoka community The plant not only boosts the local economy but also attracts global visitors enhancing Atoka’s visibility on the international stage Green Li-ion’s advancements in battery recycling technology and the launch of the Atoka plant signify progress in creating a sustainable and resilient battery supply chain in North America Green Li-ion is reducing environmental impact and ensuring that the U.S remains at the forefront of the global shift towards electrification This new chapter in battery recycling heralds a more sustainable future where technology and environmental stewardship go hand in hand Green Li-ion’s 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Hannibal police secure peaceful surrender of fugitive after two-hour standoff on Atoka St.by KHQA Staff Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to an address in the 3600 block of Atoka Officers had received information that Christopher L McGruder (39) of Hannibal was currently inside a residence at this location McGruder was wanted on a felony warrant out of Lewis County Missouri and it was believed he could be armed with a firearm a Hannibal Officer observed McGruder as he went back inside the residence Officers set up a perimeter around the residence and the Hannibal Special Response Team was activated the Hannibal Police Negotiator was able to make contact with McGruder and facilitate the peaceful surrender McGruder was transported to the Marion County Jail and is being held without bond on the following Lewis County Charges: The Hannibal Police Department was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department One person is dead after a wreck Thursday night in Pushmataha County OHP says 19-year-old John David Webster from Atoka was traveling south along State Highway 2 at around 11 p.m then overcorrected and exited the roadway on the right roughly one mile north of Clayton Webster was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from his vehicle OHP arrived on the scene following the crash and Webster was transported to a hospital in Antlers The cause of the crash is currently under investigation Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9 He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma