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Oklahoma City nonprofit expands tiny home community for foster care alumni
A newly built and furnished set of 15 tiny homes have popped up in Oklahoma City. While they’re all around just 300 square feet, they’re equipped with everything you’d find in a studio apartment — a kitchen, a bathroom, and an area to eat and sleep.
Sooners Add Alejandro Melero for 2024-25 Season
NORMAN – Head coach Nick Crowell announced the signing of Alejandro Melero to the Oklahoma men's tennis team for the 2024-2025 season. "Today is another big day for the program," Crowell said. "Alejandro is a world-class player with world-class experience." Melero, the No. 17 junior in the ITF rankings,...
Durant Fire Department to host applicant testing
The Durant Fire Department will host applicant testing on Saturday, August 17. Potential candidates interested in participating must submit an application for employment at durant.org/jobs by Friday, August 9. Following review by staff, applicants will be contacted about the upcoming test date. Both the physical and written tests will be...
350,000 records of American Indian history made public through Tulsa Public Library System
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Thanks to research, reporting and a generous donation from Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma, for the first time ever, an extensive digital collection of American Indian history is now available at no cost to the public through the Tulsa Public Library System. As of July 12, anyone with...
Jail bookings July 3-15
The following information is provided by the Kay County Detention Center. Those booked in the county jail July 3-15 include:. Hope Gail Adkins, 24, conspiracy, felony check charges. Whitney Elaine Arkeketa, 35, Ponca City, BIA hold. Hayley Dean Baum, 27, Winfield, Kan., stolen property charge. Weston Mitchell Barrett, 33, Duncan,...
Adult film star Jesse Jane's death ruled accidental by Medical Examiner
MOORE, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of an adult film actress who was found in a Moore home was accidental. The Medical Examiner determined that 43-year-old Cynthia Taylor, known as Jesse Jane, died of fentanyl and cocaine toxicity. The report notes...
Light Showers Possible Early Wednesday, Cooling Front Drops Temps
A cold front from Tuesday night brings a higher probability of some additional showers and storm chances into the predawn hours of Wednesday. Most of this activity will be near and north of the I-44 corridor. The main threat will be damaging downbursts of wind in a few storms. As...
‘Twisters’ Premieres Privately In Oklahoma Ahead of Release Date
"Twisters" finally swept through Oklahoma with an invitation-only premiere in Oklahoma City. Cast members, producers and the film's director attended the private premiere at on July 15 at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16. The premiere was by invitation only and unlike typical movie premieres, members of the public were unaware and...
OMMA cuts staff, citing lower licensing
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today marks the start of a cooler week with a high of 86 degrees, low of 71; Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Oklahoma City, according to AccuWeather ...
Oklahoma Delegates Describe First Day Of RNC
Two days after the deadly rally and attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, the RNC is packed with Republicans ready for November. "It's absolutely electric. I mean, right now, the crowd went crazy. The pick of JD Vance was a great vice president pick,” State Representative Jon Echols said.
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
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