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Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Working To Bring More Fresh Produce To Those In Need
A new campaign from the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is working to provide fresh produce to the communities they serve. As part of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma's mission to help end food insecurity, the organization is also working to provide fresh produce and ensure those they serve receive proper nutrition.
Rogers Co. sheriff shares how deputies handle mental health calls following recent standoff
ROGERS COUNTY, Okla. — FOX23 has new details on the chase and standoff on Highway 169 near Collinsville on Tuesday involving a man who was suffering from a mental health crisis following a breakup with his girlfriend.
Food Donation Helping People In Rogers County Still Affected By Tornado Damage
Claremore and Rogers County Disaster Assistance received a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Wednesday morning. Pallets of canned goods were unloaded at Catholic Charities and will go to replenishing the food pantries in Claremore. Once they are fully restocked, the rest will go to victims of the tornado that hit in May, who will be able to come by and take what they need.
Harm reduction program seeks to curb overdoses on Cherokee reservation
Twice a week, Coleman Cox drives more than an hour into controversy. He's headed to Vinita, Oklahoma, in the northern part of the Cherokee reservation, in a van stocked with clean syringes.The program is based around harm reduction, a method focused on preventing drug overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases rather than urging abstinence.In Oklahoma, opioids, often laced with fentanyl, are especially devastating among the Cherokee Nation. "Across the board, this 7,000-square-mile reservation, no one's immune," said Chuck Hoskin, the tribe's principal chief. "No one sets out to really get addicted to anything, but so many people were using...
Claremore Papa Johns Pizza to give out free backpacks in August
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Papa Johns Pizza in Claremore is hosting a Back to School Bash and will give out free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, August 3. The Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Papa Johns Pizza, 502 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard.
Earrings designed by Edmond jewelry maker take center stage in Paris
You may have seen the heartwarming moment an Olympic swimmer embraced his family after winning his 8th gold medal at the Paris Olympics. For some, what really caught their eye were a pair of earrings designed by an Edmond entrepreneur.
Landlords Cash In On Tulsa Housing Authority Incentive Program For Section 8 Applicants
The Tulsa Housing Authority wants more landlords and property managers to accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers. Housing officials say it could be a win-win scenario since vacancies would be filled and people in need of housing would get a place to live. Mat Zalk is a property manager taking advantage...
Deputies Arrest Couple Accused Of Tying Teenage Daughter To Tree In Washington Co.
Washington County deputies arrested a Texas couple for tying their 15-year-old daughter to a tree with a ratchet strap and leaving her outside. Deputies said family members called them out to Vera because the girl had been tied up for three days. They said they found the girl sitting on...
3 charged after allegedly kidnapping man, duct-taping him, and forcing him off bridge
OKMULGEE, Okla. (TCN) -- Three people face charges after allegedly abducting a man last week and forcing him to jump off a bridge and into traffic, causing injuries. According to a media release from the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office, on July 25, deputies responded to a report of someone jumping into traffic. Authorities found a male victim who was "badly injured," and emergency personnel transported him to a hospital for immediate medical attention.
Sustainability Alliance Highlights The Impact Of Zink Lake On Arkansas River
We are just weeks away from the new Zink Lake opening along the Arkansas River bringing more recreation options to Tulsans. Along with that comes preserving it and the river watershed for the future. Missy Lukenbaugh with the Sustainability Alliance to talk about an event to do just that. Reagan:...
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Celebrates 50th Anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a vibrant cultural celebration at the First Americans Museum. The event featured live music, Native dancers, delicious foods, an art market, and various activities. Native princesses and dancers came from across the metro to provide entertainment for guests. The event also featured bounce houses, water activities, stickball, and balloon twisters for kids.
$21,000 in scholarships awarded to 15 nursing students across Oklahoma from Clarehouse
TULSA, Okla. — Clarehouse announced 15 nursing students across Oklahoma received a total of $21,000 in scholarships from the Sue Holloway Memorial Scholarships a program created in memory of a Muskogee nurse to support students who are committed to best practice end-of-life care. This year, nine practical nursing students...
Duke community helps celebrate woman’s 107th birthday with a parade
DUKE, Okla. (KSWO) - Ms. Cleo West Andrus Bearden of Duke turned 107-years-old Saturday, July 27, and the Duke Community helped her celebrate the achievement. For the past several years, the Town of Duke has helped Ms. Cleo celebrate her birthdays through a parade designed to go right past her house.
Sam Noble Museum nears completion of tenontosaurus specimen restoration
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — Originally discovered in Atoka County in 1994, the Sam Noble Museum is completing preparation for a well-preserved tenontosaurus specimen. After 30 years, archaeologists worked on the tenontosaurus and added pieces of the specimen found in 2010. For more local news delivered straight to your inbox,...