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Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
CAP Tulsa Connects Families With Socials Services During Community Event
CAP Tulsa hosted a community event on Saturday to help families with kids connect with social services. Several community resource partners were at the Frost Early Childhood Education Center and the Oklahoma Caring Van provided free vaccines for kids. CAP's recruitment team was also there, looking to fill several job...
Inter-Tribal Council Passes Resolutions During Quarterly Meeting
TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes met for a quarterly meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa recently and unanimously passed several resolutions. ITC approved a resolution supporting the bipartisan bills promoting truth, justice and healing by a full investigation...
Sapulpa Basketball Holds Youth Camp
BY JOHN TRANCHINA, SPORTS EDITOR SAPULPA – The Sapulpa basketball coaching staff held a youth camp at the Chieftain Center last week and had a nice turnout of over 80 kids in […]. You are currently unauthorized to view this page. If you are a subscriber, you can...
City of Coweta residents frustrated about water but the city says the water is 'safe'
COWETA, Okla. (KTUL) — Would you drink discolored water?. That’s what some Coweta residents say the city of Coweta is telling them to do. It started 21 days ago, with a memo from the city alerting residents about a flush that would fix the discoloration of their water.
'Hope it don't happen again': Deadline looming for FEMA storm recovery assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Those affected by April and May's devastating storms in Oklahoma have until Jul. 31 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Impacted communities are still dealing with the crippling consequences months later. The Branch family's Marietta home sustained serious damage during an April...
Choctaw Nation Opposes Hydropower Project To Protect Natural Resources, Sovereignty
ADA, OK – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Tribal Council has approved a measure opposing a hydropower project proposed by the Southeast Oklahoma Power Corp. (SEOPC). A formal letter about the issue was sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing the tribe’s concerns about potential harm from the project and the importance of tribal participation in the approval process.
Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host ‘Georgia Tribe Night’
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of prominent Oklahoma-based tribal officials are demanding an apology from the Atlanta Braves after the team celebrated “Georgia Tribe Night” at its stadium last month. Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes announced Tuesday that they had passed a resolution calling on the Major League Baseball team to […]
Don't try this at home: 'Twisters' director, NOAA discourage film fans from trying storm chasing
In the new movie "Twisters," Glen Powell's colorful Tornado Wrangler character Tyler Owens and his ragtag team of "extreme meteorologists" out of Arkansas come storming into the picture with loud country music, theme T-shirts and schemes to thrill their YouTube subscribers with wild weather-related stunts. After blasting a funnel cloud with fireworks,...
Oklahoma House approves study on 3D-printed homes for affordable housing
Could 3D-printed homes provide affordable housing in Oklahoma? Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, thinks they could. "Oklahoma is facing an affordable housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and a demand that exceeds the available supply," Dollens said in proposing a House Interim Study, which was approved Wednesday. ...
Broken Arrow police seek tips in 2012 disappearance of Paige Moore
BROKEN ARROW, OK (KTUL) — The Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) is seeking information on the disappearance of 17-year-old Paige Moore. According to BAPD, Moore was last seen on July 10, 2012, at her home in Broken Arrow before her disappearance. If you have any information, contact Detective Rademacher...
Wildfire Smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canada Impacting Oklahoma
It may be looking a little hazy in Oklahoma this week, and that's because smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada are impacting skies in the Sooner State. Areas of Oregon, Washington and California are currently experiencing massive wildfires. An article from the Associate Press stated that...
Humana Healthy Horizons Commits to Increasing Healthcare Access for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing in community-based organizations throughout Oklahoma to expand access to care for those who need it most. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724798615/en/ Humana Healthy Horizons employees participated in the groundbreaking for the new CREOKS Behavioral Health Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, June 17. The facility will be the first of its kind, integrating behavioral health, physical health and crisis stabilization in one location. With a goal to simplify comprehensive healthcare, the center will offer a range of services for all ages, supporting the intersection of mental, physical and social wellness. (Photo: Business Wire)
Oklahoma Temperatures To Soar Back Into 100s
Oklahomans will want to enjoy these below average warm summer days while they can. The heat is about to crank back up in the Sooner State. Temperatures are expected to return to 100 degrees by next week. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, temperatures in Oklahoma will begin...
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