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Traffic Alert I-44 west closed at Missouri to Oklahoma state line due to fatal crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — About 5:30 a.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol requested Missouri authorities to close westbound I-44 at the state line due to a fatal crash investigation.
Ryan Walters’ personal vanity campaign needs to end, but Oklahoma Republicans couldn’t stop it
Most PR campaigns are aimed at building a positive image. But from the looks of Oklahoma education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national publicity push, he’s only breaking down his relationships here at home. And embarrassingly, our other elected officials are allowing it to happen. Walters is paying a Virginia-based communications company as much as $200 an […] The post Ryan Walters’ personal vanity campaign needs to end, but Oklahoma Republicans couldn’t stop it appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma, Arkansas working on plan to convert US 412 into interstate
Oklahoma and Arkansas are working on a plan that will ultimately convert U.S. 412 into an interstate connecting Interstate 35 north of Perry to Interstate 49 in Springdale, Arkansas. The new highway designation, expected to be tagged as Interstate 412, won’t happen quickly. Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesperson T.J. Gerlach said studies and...
Documentary film showcases restoration of Oklahoma’s Capitol building
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma Historical Society documentary film released to the public June 28 showcases Oklahoma’s Capitol and the nearly decade-long restorations of the building. “The People’s House” was created as a “bookend” to the restoration process and to capture the history of the building. Trait Thompson, Oklahoma Historical Society executive director, worked as […] The post Documentary film showcases restoration of Oklahoma’s Capitol building appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Cool Temps On Monday As Hurricane Beryl Remnants Move North Into Oklahoma
Monday has a chance of bringing rain and thunderstorms throughout most of the day, as there will be a 60% chance of rain and storms during the later part of the day. The highs for Monday will be much cooler as compared to last week as they are only supposed to reach the low 80s, with the lows staying in the high 60s.
Oklahoma Music Minutes for July 8-12: Music you should hear this week
This week, we're celebrating Tulsa Music Month and only featuring musicians and bands from Tulsa. Here are this week's featured Tulsa artists. John Moreland is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at johnmoreland.net. Tuesday, July 9. Wilderado is from Tulsa. Find more of their music at wilderado.co. Wednesday, July...
A summer food assistance program for kids started this year, but 13 states declined the funds
Ashton Leach’s three daughters like to eat fruit bowls and smoothies made with milk, yogurt and whatever fruit is in the house. This summer Leach and her husband know they’ll be able to afford fresh fruit, because they’re participating in the SUN Bucks program. Formally called Summer EBT, it provides $40 per child per month for groceries to eligible families over the three summer months.
2 Oklahoma Students Receive National Award
Two Oklahoma students were honored with a national award for their vocal talents. Hayley Hitt and Cole Rogers were the winners of this year's Plimpton Foundation Award. They each received $2,500 and sang at the award presentation at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church in Muskogee. The Plimpton Foundation Award was...
Oklahoma Joe: New 'Twisters' movie stirs tornado memories for Oklahomans
“Twisters” will be released next week. I’ve already booked my tickets for when the movie first opens here. The trailers indicate it will have different actors but similarities to the original “Twis...
Cherokee filmmaker dives into Oklahoma Superfund Site in short film 'Meet Me at the Creek'
Cherokee filmmaker Loren Waters didn't anticipate just how strongly she would feel connected to the land while working on her short film "Meet Me at the Creek." "As tribal people, we were removed from our homelands to be in northeastern Oklahoma. So, it wasn't a place we wanted to be. But we have to make it work," said Waters, who is also a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe. ...
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