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Deadly collision on Southwest 29th Street under investigation by OKCPD
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) responded to a deadly collision on Southwest 29th Street and Kentucky Avenue at approximately 6:20 Friday morning. No details of the crash have been released at this time, however, a wheelchair and some personal items were partly in...
Bi-monthly book sale benefits Yukon library
Bookworms recently wriggled their way into the bi-monthly Friends of the Library book sale at 510 Elm to load up on a treasure trove of summertime reading materials. Some shoppers were seen hauling bags of books from the quaint red brick building, while others were spotted dreamily browsing the large selection of well-organized titles under the huge shade tree on the front lawn.
Rodeo greats tipped their hats at the Legends of Rodeo Premiere
Friends, family and fans came out to promote the premier of the Legends of Rodeo Past and Present, on Thursday, June 27 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery, located at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Heartland director Iris Park even dressed up like one of her favorite characters, Mrs. Kitty, as she and board member/city councilman Joey Marion introduced everyone.
Tulsa Trump supporter pleads guilty to misdemeanor over US Capitol breach Jan. 6, 2021
A Trump supporter from Tulsa has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for illegally going inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Tricia Monique LaCount, 54, acknowledged in writing that she was in the Capitol for an hour and 14 minutes. She also acknowledged she later described then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's...
Biblical push in schools poses major test for separation of church and state
Officials in red states are increasingly using schools to test the wall between church and state. Oklahoma joined Louisiana last week in insisting that biblical teachings have a place in the classroom, alarming civil liberties groups that say lawmakers are trying to evangelize students in taxpayer-funded schools. “The goal of all of these strategies…
UPDATE: Tonkawa couple convicted of dispensing Fentanyl
NEWKIRK — On July 1, both Rush Sr. and Deleon entered no contest pleas to the charges filed on Feb. 23, 2023. Sentencing is deferred for five years and both must do 80 hours of community service. Tonkawa couple facing charges of dispensing Fentanyl. NEWKIRK — Court dates are...
Fireworks Cause Oklahoma City Home To Catch Fire
A family is out of their home Friday morning in the metro after fireworks caused a fire at the home. Fireworks caused a dumpster to catch fire, and the flames spread to the home's attic. It happened at a house near SE 89th and Sunny Lane in Oklahoma City around...
OCSO Confirms Edmond Kidnapping Suspect Arrest In Texas
Oklahoma County Sheriff Office confirms that Edmond kidnapping suspect, Kadarryus Caples was arrested in the Dallas metro area Friday. Earlier this week deputies released information connecting him to the Edmond kidnapping that occurred in June, after a social media post helped connect the dots. Deputies say that on June 14,...
Employee shoots intruder at Tulsa dispensary during attempted burglary
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Tulsa Police responded to a shooting at a dispensary Friday morning at a shopping center near 61st and Memorial. One person was taken to the hospital and one of the glass doors to the Bodega Boyz was shattered, the other door was boarded up. Tulsa...
Tulsa attorney says number of abuse allegations at juvenile detention center is growing
“I would characterize it as a brothel for children where there were essentially detention officers and other staff nurses to have free reign to abuse these children, to rape these children with impunity,” Brecht said.
35 applicants seek Yukon CM post
Twenty-two Oklahomans were among 35 applicants for the Yukon city manager opening. The application period closed June 24 for the city’s top administrative position. The City of Yukon received 35 completed applications from 10 states, with 22 coming from Oklahoma and four from Texas. Other applicants were from Arizona,...
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day At Annual FreedomFest
Tulsa’s biggest Fourth of July celebration took place along the Arkansas River. The Folds of Honor Freedom Fest was expected to bring nearly 80,000 people out to view the fireworks show. More than 6,000 fireworks shells will be set off July 4. If you want to see the show...
Firework Laws To Know For Your Fourth Of July Weekend In The Metro Area
Food, fun, and fireworks are the main attractions during the Fourth of July holiday. If you’re planning to shoot off some fireworks, make sure you know the rules in your city. You can prevent fines or even jail time in some cases by following the laws in your city.
Danger Lurking: The Threats Of Aging Dams In Oklahoma
It's no secret that a lot of the infrastructure in Oklahoma is aging. And when that old infrastructure gives out, it can become harmful to Oklahoma residents. Some of Oklahoma's old infrastructure that could cause catastrophe if they were to break are a majority of the state's dams. Oklahoma is...
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