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Yukon relocates ducks and geese to curb overpopulation, faces mixed reactions
YUKON- (KOKH) — The city of Yukon has relocated ducks and geese from one of their parks over environmental concerns and complaints. "Even just feeding them can lead to overpopulation. Maybe we were too kind to the ducks," said Jenna Roberson, Public Information Officer for the City of Yukon.
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision, first completed under tribe’s historic housing legislation
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are calling for a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. Chief Hoskin and Deputy...
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
Woman detained in North Miami stabbing
NORTH MIAMI, Okla. — A woman is detained in a northeast Oklahoma stabbing, officials with Quapaw Nation Marshal Service say. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to call for a stabbing in North Miami at 712 Pine St. just before 9 a.m. Thursday and found a man with a stab wound to the chest. He was taken to a Joplin hospital.
Caught On Camera: Groundhog And Fox Trying To Enjoy Snacks At Grand Lake Home
When it comes to food, a lot of folks can be protective. And it’s the same for wildlife. Video from Scott Gallagher's home in Grand Lake shows a groundhog trying to enjoy a snack when a fox shows up to do the same. It turns out groundhogs are pretty...
Permits Due for Bartlesville Businesses
City of Bartlesville businesses have until the end of July to renew their license before a late fee penalty is deducted. Chief Building Official with the City of Bartlesville, Trey Yankovich says the community development department will email a renewal notice and you will then have 30 days to respond and renew.
NorSun Selects Tulsa Airport For Factory, Creating 320 Jobs
Norwegian solar energy company, NorSun, has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma International Airport for its first U.S.-based factory location, an initial planned investment of $620 million in a new 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer manufacturing facility. The expansion, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, will create 320 new direct jobs and provide critically needed domestic production of ingot and wafer capacity to meet the increasing demand from U.S. solar cell and panel manufacturers, supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
OKCFD urges proper fireworks reporting, lists local shows for July 4
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) shared reminders on how to report illegal fireworks use and provided a list of fireworks shows in the OKC area. According to OKCFD, it is important to reserve the use of 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only. “Complaints about...
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day At Annual FreedomFest
Tulsa’s biggest Fourth of July celebration took place along the Arkansas River. The Folds of Honor Freedom Fest was expected to bring nearly 80,000 people out to view the fireworks show. More than 6,000 fireworks shells will be set off July 4. If you want to see the show...
Oklahoma City firefighter takes love for Fourth of July to next level with lawn landscaping
EDMOND, Okla. — An Oklahoma City firefighter is taking his love for the Fourth of July to the next level with how he's landscaped his yard. Alisha Kesler says her husband's favorite holiday is Independence Day. So, to celebrate this year, Jared Kesler has put some iconic American images on his lawn and added some decorations and red and blue lights that illuminate the outside of their home in Edmond.
OPSU’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing Honors Top Students
Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s College of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing (COASN) has had a remarkable year, marked by national achievements and strengthened regional partnerships. The recent Annual Awards Ceremony highlighted these accomplishments, celebrating its students’ and faculty’s dedication and talent. The ceremony’s highlight was the presentation of the Dean’s Servant Heart Award, awarded to student Natalie Nordmann for her outstanding service and commitment to the community.
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant...
Grand Funk Railroad Brings the Party to Tulsa: Celebrating 50 Years of "The Loco-Motion" at Osage Casino
Get ready to rock as the legendary Grand Funk Railroad rolls into Tulsa, ready to help their fans party it down. The iconic rock group will perform at Osage Casino’s Skyline Event Center on July 13. The audience can expect to hear newer music as well as classic hits such as “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Closer To Home (I’m Your Captain,” and, of course, “We’re An American Band.”
The Royal Crown Guthrie, Oklahoma results.
The Royal Crown Rope Horse Futurity in Guthrie, Oklahoma, May 25-30 was a successful trip for a few Tri-State area ropers. Joey Williams, a Montana cowgirl and three-time WNFR qualifier in breakaway entered the event for the first time. She walked away with over $5,000 after winning the all-ages breakaway. Williams was riding a home-grown mare, Smokin Twayna – better known as Reba. She’s by their stud Smoke N Sunrise and out of Frenchmans Twayna, who is a full sister to Williams’ main rope horse Baybe. The nine-year-old mare got a later start in life due to injuries, and aside from a few local jackpots, she hasn’t been hauled much. However, Reba did get the call last year at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Pendleton Roundup, where she helped Williams advance to the short round at both rodeos.
One injured in Quapaw shooting, suspect search continues
QUAPAW, Okla. — One man is injured after a shooting in northeast Oklahoma as authorities continue searching for their suspect, Thursday morning. A call for a shooting at a Quapaw residence at 501 S. Cherry St. came in around 3:28 a.m. Authorities with Quapaw Nation Marshal Service responded to the scene and located a man with a gunshot wound to the face. The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
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