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EPA, Army plan to check Oklahoma wells near military facilities for forever chemicals
The EPA announced a pilot program in nine locations across the country, and two are in Oklahoma. Federal officials will sample private water wells around Fort Sill in Lawton and the Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester. They’re checking for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals because of their long lifespans...
Big Tent Day Returns to Rogers State University August 21
RSU will be hosting local companies, organizations, industries, and groups at the 2024 Big Tent Day event Wednesday, Aug. 21. Slated from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center on the RSU campus in Claremore, this event is free to students and participating businesses and exhibitors.
New Gaming Center In Bartlesville Making Great Headway
Mainstream gaming. The pinnacle of adolescents, young adulthood, and elderly achievements of today's fast pass society. From video games, to board games, to games on your phone, gaming has created many hobbies, cultures, interests and entertainment; something that adds to a host of strings that connects one part of the world to another.
Oklahoma Man Creates Straight-Edge Lounge In Friend's Memory
A local man has opened what he says is the only sober bar in Tulsa. In 2019, Jeff Thompson was inspired to open Straight-Edge Lounge after he lost a good friend to an alcohol overdose. Over the past two years, non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails have become the third fastest-growing drink category in the U.S. according to data company Numerator.com.
Four Arrested In Connection With Organized Interstate Crime Ring Stealing Luxury Cars
Tulsa Police have arrested four men accused of participating in an organized crime ring responsible for stealing luxury cars across multiple cities in the United States. The investigation began on Tuesday after police received a report of a stolen BMW and a Range Rover. Officers later located the stolen vehicles at a motel near Admiral Place and Sheridan Road. A Range Rover dealership was burglarized the following day, and three more vehicles were stolen. Two of those vehicles were found at another motel later that day.
Tulsa Public Schools Ban Cell Phones, Wireless Devices For Upcoming School Year
Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) announced that cell phones, smart watches, and wireless headphones will not be allowed during the upcoming school year. TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson said the goal is to remove distractions. Students are expressing concern about the new policy, while most parents are supportive. However, both students...
Video Shows Fire In Tulsa Living Room Starting After Dog Chews On Power Bank
Home surveillance video from a Tulsa living room shows a dog chewing on a power bank with a lithium-ion battery inside. Suddenly, there is a flash, and a fire breaks out within minutes, leaving the two dogs and a cat in danger. "The thing that's important about this situation is...
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