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Water well collapse leads to Elgin’s water system emergency declaration
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Elgin has released what led to the declaring of a water emergency for those living in the city. Elgin’s Mayor JJ Francais says the emergency is due to a water well collapsing. They’re looking to replace the well and return water usage...
Elgin brewery hosts free VA claims assistance every month on first Tuesday
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin is hosting a free Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance night for veterans on Tuesday. Specifically, the brewery is hosting this event every first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. The brewery says whether a veteran needs help with...
Heat Warnings To Continue For The Week But Some Relief Possible Soon
The hot and humid conditions are set to continue for the next few days. Excessive heat warnings and advisories will remain active at least until Thursday, with a forecast drop in heat and humidity Friday through part of the weekend as a frontal boundary moves southward through the region. What...
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
Heroes Ball Set for July 27 — Speakers Steele and Lewis, Choctaw Nation, Coach Switzer among announced honorees
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants, and organizations.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Our most incredible June moments captured on film 📸
🌞 Temperature check: Expect potentially dangerous heat conditions Wednesday, with a high of 100 and a low of 80, according to AccuWeather. Get the full forecast here. 📅 Today in History: In 1863, The Battle of Gettysburg ended as Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee tried to break the Union line with several attacks, including the disastrous last-ditch effort known as “Pickett’s Charge.” Over 7,000 Confederate soldiers were captured or killed within an hour of that charge. Lee retreated a day later. The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point in the American Civil War.
New Oklahoma laws address sheriff's offices and school resource officers
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It took over a year for House Bill 2914 to make its rounds through the legislature, first being read in April of 2023. Now law as of Monday, it's created the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Program. Sheriffs can submit grant applications to the attorney general’s office once each fiscal year to receive between $150,000 and $300,000 depending on qualifications.
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