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Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett apologizes for drunken behavior
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett said he is getting help for an alcohol affliction after being told he acted inappropriately at a conference in Minnesota last month. "I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to anyone who was offended by my behavior," he stated in written remarks Monday evening. Hiett, 57, told...
Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
Five Tribes to Honor Each Other’s Hunting and Fishing Licenses Through Reciprocity Agreement
TULSA, Oklahoma ~ Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the...
Two Cold Fronts and Rain Headed for Oklahoma
Oklahomans are rejoicing at the upcoming forecast because the whole state will be getting a big break from the summer heat, plus multiple rounds of storms bringing in several inches of rain. Meteorologists across the state are enthusiastically sharing the extended forecast for Oklahoma. Usually around this time of year,...
Pontotoc Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 16-year-old. According to a social media post, Isaac Byrd, 16, was last seen leaving his home in Ada around 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Police said he is driving a dark green 1999...
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