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Body camera video shows Watonga man slammed to the ground by police during morning walk with son
WATONGA, Okla. — A Watonga man said his rights were violated and his child was traumatized after he was detained earlier this month. At around 6 a.m. on July 4, John Sexton said he was on a regular morning walk with his 6-year-old son, who has autism. They were then stopped by two officers with the Watonga Police Department, whose body cameras captured the tense moments after they walked out of an alleyway.
Archeologists Begin Next Excavation Process At Oaklawn Cemetery
Archeologists are back out at Oaklawn Cemetery in search of graves possibly connected to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This excavation comes after the city of Tulas identified the first victim in the years-long search at the cemetery. Mayor G.T. Bynum says identifying C.L. Daniels remains proves archeologists are looking...
New Osage Nation Counseling Facility Aims To Combat Substance Abuse
The Osage Nation is celebrating a brand-new counseling center that is expected to treat hundreds of people in Osage County struggling with substance abuse. The complex in Pawhuska brings all of the nation's treatment services to one location with the goal of saving lives. What was once just an empty...
'Somebody Has To Know Something:' OSBI Investigating Suspicious Disappearance After Chickasha Man's Remains Found
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation identified a man's remains in Chickasha as Richard Houston in early July. His family says he was just starting to turn his life around when he disappeared in August of last year. Friends and family say the 47-year-old’s disappearance shocked them. “This event was...
Collinsville neighbors blindsided by issues with mailbox height
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. — Notices about the height of mailboxes started showing up in a Collinsville neighborhood not long after a road project. "I had a notice in my mailbox saying my mailbox was no longer compliant with regulations," said May McCombs. Homeowners believed the resurfacing job raised the roads...
Norman residents left with questions and concerns as hospital set to close its doors
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma City metro hospital is closing its doors, causing questions and concerns for Norman residents. As Norman Regional Hospital's Porter location is days from closing, some say they're worried about the hospital being too far from downtown Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest...
Carter County man arrested, accused of indecent exposure at Ardmore restaurant
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Carter County man was arrested for indecent exposure after he allegedly exposed himself while at an Ardmore restaurant. According to court records, Christopher Hogg, 45, was accused of exposing himself at least twice while he sat in a booth across from a group of children inside a Braum’s in Ardmore on July 3.
Kaul retires after 17 years of service to OSU-CHS
Media Contact: Sara Plummer | Communications Coordinator | 918-561-1282 | sara.plummer@okstate.edu. With years of working in global and public health, including taking a leading role in Oklahoma’s COVID-19 testing services, Dr. Anil Kaul, clinical professor and program director of Global Health at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, recently retired after 17 years of dedicated service.
Chaney, Blonien lead WOGA State Am qualifier
University of Oklahoma golfer Reagan Chaney of Ardmore fired a 4-under 66 to lead championship qualifying Monday for the Women’s Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship. Match play begins Tuesday with two rounds that day and Wednesday. The two finalists will meet Thursday morning for the championship. Natalie Blonien...
Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System to host PACT Act VETFEST at OSU Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — The 2024 Summer VETFEST by the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System will host a PACT Act Presumptive Claims Event. The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVAHCS) will host a PACT Act Presumptive Claims Event on August 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the OSU Tulsa Campus (Main Hall), located at 700 North Greenwood Avenue.
Walters man allegedly assaults another with pair of scissors
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Walters is accused of assaulting someone with a pair of scissors. Aaron Beasley faces a felony charge of assault and battery with a sharp weapon, a crime that carries a maximum punishment of up to 10 years in prison. Court documents allege a...
Police seek help to identify debit card fraud suspect in Stillwater
STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — The Stillwater Police Department is requesting public help in identifying the subject pictured for a fraud investigation. According to SPD, the subject pictured made unauthorized use of a debit card on Thursday, July 18. The suspect is a white male with a beard and eyeglasses....
Tulsa man shoots burglar at home; suspect in critical condition
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Early Monday morning, Tulsa police officers responded to a call of a shooting at a home near 24th Street and Sheridan Ave. According to TPD, the couple living at the home woke up to sounds coming from their back door. When the husband went to investigate, he found a burglar in their kitchen.
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