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Watch Now: The Folds Of Honor Freedomfest Fireworks Show, With Music!
Fireworks shows lit up the skies across Green Country last night as Oklahomans celebrated Independence Day. The Folds of Honor Freedomfest fireworks show was earlier than planned due to rain, so News on 6 aired the show at 9:30 p.m., pairing the dazzling display with the synchronized music. Families and...
Separation of church and state isn’t going away
Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction ordered all teachers in the state to apparently violate both state and federal laws separating religion from public schools last month. According to Reuters, he said: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom to ensure that this […] The post Separation of church and state isn’t going away first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
Revealing The Trust Issues Oklahomans Have With Tap Water
Oklahomans want to be able to drink water from their sink tap without concern, but over the years, recent studies and reported violations have revealed that Oklahoma's tap water might not be as safe as consumers thought. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked as one of the worst states for tap water.
US: Dust Devil Spotted In Hinton, Oklahoma On Independence Day
Hinton, United States - July 04, 2024 A dust devil was seen in Hinton, west-central Oklahoma, on Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@KimChills via Spectee”. [Note: no sound] Video Location: Hinton, Caddo County, Oklahoma, US Video Recording Date/Time: July 4, 2024 at 15:07h.
KOCO-TV Coming To Enid
ENID, OK - KOCO-TV will begin its 2024 On the Road series in Enid at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum on July 15. The station will broadcast its 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm newscasts from Adventure Quest. There will be free admission, food trucks parked on E. Maple, and you may be lucky enough to be seen on TV!
Churches and school teams clean up Mustang park after firework shows
MUSTANG, Okla. — Some vendors in Mustang were required to clean up their public park Friday, after days of residents shooting fireworks. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The city of Mustang requires fireworks vendors who are fundraising to come out and clean up on...
'Activist teacher... race-based assignments': New details into HB 1775 investigations
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Through Open Records Requests, FOX 25 has obtained new details regarding the previously reported-on investigations into two school districts accused of violating House Bill 1775—also known as Oklahoma's anti-critical race theory law. Concerns surrounding the districts surfaced after individuals filed complaints through Awareity,...
Purcell water customers face boil advisory, mandatory restrictions after line breaks
PURCELL, Okla. (KOKH) — The City of Purcell is now under a boil advisory. This comes just two days day after officials enforced mandatory water restrictions. Residents tell Fox 25 they hope the situation doesn’t last much longer. "For the last almost six days, I guess, we didn’t...
Neighbor Reacts To Overnight Drive-By Shooting By His SW OKC Home
A man is in the hospital after an alleged drive-by shooting on Friday targeted a home in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim told police he was walking to his car around midnight when he was shot in the arm. Witnesses told police a black SUV drove past the home three times before stopping. They said the passenger opened fire on the home near southwest 29th and Western Avenue.
Police identify man stabbed to death in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) has released the name of a victim who was stabbed to death last Friday near Northwest 23rd and North MacArthur. According to OKCPD, the victim in this case has been positively identified as 39-year-old Allen Williams. On the day...
“Be proud of not just the players, but everybody in the organization” - Kevin Durant’s final message to his team before leaving for Golden State in 2016
Durant reflects on his decision to join the Warriors after the 2016 Western Conference Finals loss, paving the way for two championships and a transformative NBA journey.
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