A convicted felon ran Pawhuska's city hall. A $25,000 taxpayer bonus disappeared into a restitution fund. And when one correspondent stood up to say so, Mayor Susan Bayro had him thrown out. Then voters threw her out.
Jerry Eubanks moved from city to city across Oklahoma, landing in Pawhuska as City Manager — but investigators had already found a trail of embezzlement charges, missing equipment, and unexplained six-figure payments.
For 17 years, Joey Dawn Oliver drifted from badge to badge across Oklahoma, leaving a trail of protective orders, sexual assault allegations, and silenced victims. In Bokoshe, he finally ran out of road.
A school resource officer trusted to protect children in Sallisaw, Oklahoma has been stripped of his rank following a Guerrilla News civil rights inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct with a student.
A Guerrilla News investigation into Sallisaw, OK exposed financial mismanagement, a police department with a convicted deserter on payroll, and a city hall that called the cops on citizens asking for public records.
A 76-year-old Vietnam veteran was assaulted on his own property. The officer who did it answered to a police chief with a 25-year trail of abuse allegations. This is how we brought him down.
A lightheaded feeling escalated fast. The only option was to go down. A plea for 911—and for one person to leave. Things spiraled quickly. #MedicalEmergency #911Call #UnexpectedEvent #TrueStory
Confrontation on the job site! A worker refuses to perform a task, leading to a heated exchange. Will they be fired, or will their demands be met? #JobSite #ConstructionLife #WorkerRevolt #WorkplaceDrama
Caught on camera: denial of violence against women. In a tense exchange, the question is asked directly. The response: a firm and repeated 'Never.' But do the accusations stop there? #Controversy #Denial #Allegations #Interview
Accusations fly: Did he only beat women? Facing down claims about past actions and a 16-year-old. The truth emerges from the confrontation. #Confrontation #Accusations #TruthRevealed #Drama
Confronting Karl in public about alleged abuse. 'You've hurt her for the rest of her life.' Will he answer the accusations? #AbuseAllegations #PublicConfrontation #Accountability
After pressure, the city scheduled a meeting about Karl Stout. Protective orders, statements from a 16-year-old, his history—it's all available. Even naked pictures, apparently. #KarlStout #CityMeeting #ProtectiveOrders #Exposed
Ryan seeks a direct comment from Karl Stout regarding allegations of abuse. See the intense confrontation and Stout's reaction when questioned about the accusations. #KarlStout #Confrontation #AbuseAllegations #Journalism
Exclusive audio reveals Tulsa lawyer Steven Wyers discussing "getting back sober" with his fiancée, then immediately taking a client call while clearly under the influence. Police were called during the incident for reasons that remain unclear.
Tension flares as one person refuses to leave City Hall, despite demands from council members. A standoff ensues, disrupting proceedings and escalating the conflict. #CityHall #CouncilMeeting #PublicDisruption #LocalPolitics
