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Alabama company recalls jerky because of lack of inspections
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, AL, establishment, is recalling 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef jerky and bacon jerky products were produced on various dates...
Oklahoma Judge Accused In Drive By Shootings, 2 Courthouse Affairs, Has Brain Disorder, Attorney Says
An embattled Oklahoma Judge accused of two drive-by shootings and sexual misconduct inside the courthouse faced a preliminary hearing Friday. But, not before new court documents suggest he suffers from a rare brain disorder. Nearly a year ago, Special District Judge Lovell was accused of shooting at parked cars in...
State Rep. Jason Lowe of Oklahoma conducts interim study on incarceration alternatives for juvenile offenders
Oklahoma City – State Representative Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, held an interim study on the Youth Justice System to explore the rehabilitative nature of the juvenile justice system and how alternatives to incarceration can be utilized and implemented. “I am very excited to hear the stories of family members...
Cooler with isolated activity this weekend! | 8/30 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The cool front that moved through Friday will stall out as a stationary front just east of Texoma Friday night. This will allow for isolated activity (20-30%) to continue for areas east of and along I-44. Rainfall amounts will be light as the heaviest of the rain moved through Friday with the front. Temperatures will be below average this weekend thanks to extra cloud coverage and cool air working in behind the front. We are talking high temps in the upper 80′s to low 90′s Saturday and Sunday.
ECU celebrates record numbers campus wide
ADA, Okla. – East Central University proudly welcomes students to the 2024-25 academic school year, and with these students come new records and exciting news for ECU. Along with all the familiar faces returning this fall, ECU had the distinct pleasure of welcoming the largest incoming freshmen class since 2016, with 545 students.
Ardmore school secured after 'potential threat'
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Security was tightened at an Ardmore elementary school Friday morning in response to a "potential threat." Ardmore City Schools said Lincoln Elementary was placed in "SECURE" mode for the remainder of the day.
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative seeks rate hike to keep service 'safe and reliable'
Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative is based in Vinita and serves more than 38,000 electric customers in the northeast corner of the state, according to its website. If the Oklahoma Corporation Commission approves the utility’s request, electric rates would increase by nearly 5%, boosting the cooperative’s annual revenue by about $4.5 million.
Claremore end of tornado debris cleanup
CLAREMORE, Okla. — The City of Claremore is still clearing debris months after being hit by a devastating tornado. Huge brush piles of debris gathered from District 3 in Claremore sit, as city officials continue the cleanup efforts from the tornado that hit the city in May. “Most developments...
Oklahoma woman arrested for shoplifting after lookout husband ‘fell asleep’ on the job
The woman was apprehended trying to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Nordstrom Rack. Her husband, who was supposed to warn her if police arrived, was outside asleep.
Muskogee police release body cam footage of officer-involved shooting
MUSKOGEE, OKLA. (KTUL) — Muskogee Police released body cam video of a traffic stop that led to an officer-involved shooting. An officer initiated a traffic stop on a white pickup with four people inside Monday night, Aug. 26, nearNoth York Street and North Street. The truck was pulled over...
Black Diamonds kick off season tonight at home vs. Pryor
The wait is over for the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team as the 2024 season finally has arrived. The Black Diamonds will get the new season underway against the Pryor Tigers at 7 tonight at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium. “Everybody is excited,” Sallisaw coach Brandon Tyler said. “I think we’re...
Revealing: Best Wine in Oklahoma, Based on State Fair Winners
Oklahoma is home to about 50 wineries, according to the American Winery Guide. @outwithabi Check out the Oklahoma wine trails! There are so many trails to explore all over the state! To find the wine trails go to Oklahoma agritourism.com or my instagram! #oklahomawines #oklahomawines #outwithabi #whattodoinoklahoma #wheretogoinoklahoma #thingstodoinoklahoma #okcfoodie #okc #edmondoklahoma #yukonoklahoma #oklahoma #okagritourism #wineries #oklahomawinetrails #americansolera #okcciderco #oklahomacider #claurenridgewinery ♬ Clementine - Sun Room.
Old Farmer's Almanac gives Oklahoma its fall, winter forecast, but here's what NOAA says
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that Oklahomans could keep wearing shorts and flip-flops for some time when fall begins, followed by "warmer than usual" weather through the 2024-2025 winter season. Like Oklahoma, much of the country might see a warmer winter than normal because of La Niña. The climate pattern emerges in the September-November period, according to the Climate Prediction Center in a recent forecast. ...
Oklahoma Republican lawmaker asks U.S. Dept. of Education to investigate OSDE
A Republican state lawmaker has formally requested the U.S. Department of Education investigate the Oklahoma State Department of Education for its handling of federal funds.
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