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Authorities investigating fatal shooting at Osage Casino in Bartlesville - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly shooting in the parking lot of the new Osage Hotel Casino outside of Bartlesville

OSBI Public Information Manager Hunter McKee told 2 News an Osage Nation police officer responded for service at the Osage Hotel around 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. They said a man drove off in his blue truck, pulling the officer with him as the officer tried talking to him. McKee said a bystander saw what was going on and shot and killed the driver. The officer is expected to be okay.

Former UC athlete arrested after calling 911 to report stolen 'half-gram of marijuana' - She allegedly called the police to her hotel room

STUART, Fla. (WKRC) - A former member of the UC Women's Golf Team was arrested after she allegedly called the police to her hotel room to report that someone had stolen a "half-gram" of marijuana from her. What 23-year-old Lily Marie Rinker didn't realize is that she already had two outstanding warrants out for her arrest. According to a probable cause affidavit, Stuart police responded to a call at approximately 2 a.m. about an alleged theft that had occurred at a hotel.

Cops called to Chelsea Hotel after fans follow Marisa Tomei, security brandished Tasers

Deep trouble! A star-studded party at the Chelsea Hotel for the buzzy off-Broadway play “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” went a little off the deep end Monday night after aggressive selfie-seekers “taunted” Marisa Tomei. Spies say event security repelled an iPhone-wielding horde with Tasers, and then someone in the crowd called the cops.

Belfast woman orders £1,890 cocktail by accident in five-star London hotel And judging by her husband's reaction he was not impressed - Left in shock after being given a bar bill for almost £2,000 - despite only having one cocktail

A Belfast woman on a city break to London has told how she was left in shock after being given a bar bill for almost £2,000 - despite only having one cocktail. Lynsey Bennett was enjoying a stay in the five-star hotel when she and her husband went to the bar for a drink. In a post on TikTok Lynsey said: "My husband and I were in London just before New Year. One day, we had been to the theatre, had a nice meal, we were a little bit tipsy and went back to our hotel bar.

Luann de Lesseps Accused of ‘Going Off’ at Hotel Employees During BravoCon Weekend - So, while Gizelle was on the phone complaining to the manager about her breakfast, Luann was in the lobby berating the hotel staff because she couldn’t get hers

When you bring hundreds of Bravloebrities to Las Vegas for BravoCon, you’re guaranteed to see at least one temper tantrum thrown over a minor inconvenience. This year, that temper tantrum allegedly came from Real Housewives of New York City legend Luann de Lesseps. Apparently, the hotel staff displeased Countess Lu, so she let them have it.

Griffin hotel group says ‘relentless rise’ in interest rates behind drop in profit - Operator of Monart Destination Spa and Ferrycarrig Hotel in Co Wexford, as well as nearby Hotel Kilkenny, sees profits fall by a third

Griffin Group Hotels, which operates the Monart Destination Spa and the Ferrycarrig Hotel in Co Wexford, as well as the nearby Hotel Kilkenny, saw its profits drop by more than a third last year. The business said it was “significantly impacted” by the rise in interest rates, as well as in the cost of food and energy.

Chester hotel fined £45k after fire safety breaches put guests at risk - Prosecuting, Joseph Hart said the fire escape route was an "unacceptable risk" for guests on the second floor of the older part of the building

A CHESTER hotel has been fined £45,000 over fire safety breaches which a court heard put guests at risk. The prosecution case, brought by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service against the Mollington Banastre Hotel in Parkgate Road, centred on failures to make required improvements following fire audits, Chester Crown Court heard on Thursday, November 16.

He Lives In A Hotel And Realized That Someone Had Been Forging His Name On Documents, So He Reached Out To The Hotel Staff, And Now An Employee May Lose Their Job

This guy currently lives in a serviced apartment located in a hotel, and his rent is paid for by the company that he works for. So, the only expenses he’s responsible for are utilities and any extra services. While the hotel reportedly “tries very hard” to provide a nice living experience, though, he claimed that the property is still quite disorganized.

Couple photobombed by 'spirit of dead soldier' at restaurant in 'best ever ghost pic' - A couple were left stunned after their date night pictures were allegedly ‘photobombed’ by a ghost

Back in 2021, Ross Cheeseman and his partner Georgia Renshaw-Smith were out in London enjoying lavish birthday celebrations at the iconic Quaglinos restaurant when the spooky phenomenon happened. At the famous brasserie-style eatery, which has hosted everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Elton John, the pair were enjoying their evening drinking flutes of champagne and digging into fresh oysters. However, while taking photographs of themselves to remember the occasion, they seemingly had their snaps spoiled by an unwanted dinner guest.

TikTok star Oliver James alleges discrimination after being escorted from Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach - “I’m not going to sugarcoat it. 100%. Why would you walk directly up to me?

PALM BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Oliver James, a self-taught reader who gained online fame for his literacy journey, claimed he was at the center of controversy after a visit to The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. James, with over 270,000 online followers, was in town for the Barbara Bush Foundation’s Literacy Day event.

Boreal Mountain among the first California ski resorts to open this season

SODA SPRINGS — Winter enthusiasts are gearing up as Boreal Mountain Resort becomes one of California's first ski resorts to open for the season. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes starting Friday at 9 a.m., setting the stage for an exciting winter season. Boreal's opening was aided by 15-20 snow guns producing a solid 24-inch base on the main face of the mountain.

New Rosemont hotel tax aimed at preventing long-term migrant stays - Rosemont is tacking on a $1,000 tax on hotel stays 30 days and longer in an attempt to prevent housing migrants and protect its convention business, officials say

The new tax comes in response to chatter village officials say they've heard in the hospitality industry about suburban hotels being eyed to shelter migrants. Mayor Brad Stephens cited a Nov. 3 story in Crain's Chicago Business about Chicago developer Mike Reschke's efforts to get six to eight suburban hotels to host thousands of new arrivals.

Shawarma death: Bail pleas of Kakkanad hotel licensee rejected - Causing food poisoning and subsequent death of a Pala native after Ernakulam District

The bail petitions filed by Shihad M P, 46, of Cusat PO, Kalamassery, was dismissed by Judge Honey M Varghese stating that custodial interrogation of the accused is required. KOCHI: Thrikkakara police have intensified the search for the licence holder of Le Hayath Restaurant in Kakkanad involved in the food poisoning and subsequent death of a Pala native after Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court dismissed anticipatory bail petitions filed in three cases registered against him. The bail petitions filed by Shihad M P, 46, of Cusat PO, Kalamassery, was dismissed by Judge Honey M Varghese stating that custodial interrogation of the accused is required.

Hotel Chocolat Duo Scoop £280m In Mars Takeover - The founders of Hotel Chocolat are set to share a £280m windfall after agreeing to sell it to Mars

In the latest takeover of a UK-listed firm by overseas suitors, the board of Hotel Chocolat backed a 375p-a-share bid from the US confectionery giant, valuing it at £534m. The offer was 170pc higher than Hotel Chocolat's closing price on Wednesday - making it the largest takeover premium paid on the London stock market in 25 years. Shares soared 161.15pc or 224p to 364p. The proposed deal marks a huge payday for Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, who founded the firm in 1993, as their 27pc stakes are each worth £140m.

Roger Waters blames ‘Israeli lobby’ for alleged Argentina, Uruguay hotel ban Hotels - Reportedly refusing to take bookings for former Pink Floyd frontman

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Roger Waters on Wednesday accused “the Israeli lobby” of getting him barred him from hotels in South America. The former Pink Floyd frontman, just off several concerts in Brazil as part of his “This Is Not a Drill” tour, is scheduled to perform in Montevideo on Friday, followed by Buenos Aires next Tuesday and Wednesday. Accused by the US of antisemitism, after local Jewish community leaders asked them to shun him.

Ex-Crown Resorts Guard Claims James Packer Dodging Assault Case Costs - Former Crown Resorts tycoon James Packer is once again being sued by a security guard who claims he was assaulted by the billionaire in 2016

Dr. Iskandar Chaban alleges Packer and Crown Resorts have failed to pay legal fees stemming from a settlement agreement last year, struck a day before the assault case was to go to trial. Iskandar Chaban sued in 2020, alleging Packer verbally abused him, pushed him in the chest, and threatened to sack him. That’s after the security guard failed to recognize Packer, mistaking him for an intoxicated patron. Packer and Crown agreed to settle for $100K, plus Chaban’s legal costs, on a “no admissions basis.” Chaban claims he incurred $185K in lawyers’ fees and an additional $77K in costs pursuing the lawsuit, none of which have been paid.

Luxury Hustyns Resort hotel near Wadebridge slammed with zero food hygiene rating - The hotel has been told to urgently improve its hygiene standards

A luxury resort and hotel in Cornwall has been slammed by health inspectors. Hustyns Resort in St Breock Downs, a few miles from the A39 and A30 and 11 miles east of Padstow and three miles south of Wadebridge, is a 37-bedroom hotel set amongst rolling green fields and undisturbed woodland. It was given a zero hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with Cornwall Council. It is the worst rating possible which goes from zero to five. The hotel resort, which was put on the market at the beginning of the year, has been told that hygienic food handling and food safety management require a major improvement.