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Claremore Native Named RSU Chemical Engineering Program Director
A key element has been added to RSU’s new chemical engineering program with the hiring of its new program director. Dr. Alexander “Alex” Lopez has been selected to head up RSU’s chemical engineering program as director. Lopez also will serve as head of the Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Man dies after being electrocuted while trimming tree in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Authorities say a man died on Monday after being electrocuted while trimming a tree in Tulsa. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. According to Tulsa-area television station Fox 23, the incident happened near South Utica Avenue and East 41st Street in midtown Tulsa. A witness told Fox 23 that the man was in a tree 20 feet from the ground and was electrocuted by power jumping from a nearby line.
Oklahoma School Districts Facing Urgent Need For Bus Drivers, Child Nutritionists, Support Staff
The new school year is just around the corner, and many school districts are still looking to fill open positions for bus drivers, child nutrition specialists, and even daycare programs. Broken Arrow Public Schools is one district still looking to fill open support staff positions, but the district said it's...
Meet the 2024 Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame class
The current president of the University of Oklahoma, a past president and first lady at Oklahoma State University and a pair of just-retired Oklahoma university presidents are among 11 people who comprise the 2024 class of the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society announced the list of...
At least eight large Oklahoma school districts rebuke Ryan Walters' order to teach Bible
Less than a month before Oklahoma school districts begin classes, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday issued guidance for how they might incorporate his directive, issued in late June, that the Bible be taught in every classroom. “Immediate and complete implementation of these guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year is required,” Walters...
Sulphur Disaster Recovery Center closing this Friday, Claremore remains open
SULPHUR, OKLA (KOKH) — The Sulphur Disaster Recovery Center will permanently close on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Center in Claremore will remain open for residents who still need help. You can also contact the FEMA Helpline at (800)-621-3362 or visit online at DisasterAssistance. For...
Oklahoma Narcotics Agents Seize Marijuana Plants, Processsed Pot
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents seized 106,062 marijuana plants and 1,120 pounds of processed marijuana from a growing operation in Ardmore. They made two arrests during the raid who were 34–year-old Wen Bin Huang and 37-year-old Wen Zhang Huang. They placed them in the Carter County Jail for Aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs. The investigation is continuing, and more arrests are possible.
Claremore Papa Johns Pizza to give out free backpacks in August
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Papa Johns Pizza in Claremore is hosting a Back to School Bash and will give free backpacks filled with school supplies on August 3. The Back to School Bash will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Papa Johns Pizza, 502 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Owasso Hardware Store Cat On The Mend After Workplace Injury
A beloved hardware store employee was hurt on the job two weeks ago. At the Cornerstone Ace Hardware, general manager Katie Davidson seems to know most of the shoppers who walk into the store. "We see the same faces every day, every single day," she said. Since it's the same...
Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
McDonald, Sides set for quarterfinal showdown at OGA State Amateur
Above: Will McDonald tees off on the seventh hole in his second round match against Emerson Majma. It will be a test of will in the quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship, as defending champion William McDonald of Oklahoma City meets uber talented Will Sides of Tulsa Thursday morning at The Patriot in Owasso.
OMRF receives $2.4 million grant to research disease-causing genetic mutations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thanks to the National Institutes of Health, a scientist with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a $2.4 million grant to study disease-causing genetic mutations. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. With the four-year grant, Gaurav...
'Hope it don't happen again': Deadline looming for FEMA storm recovery assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Those affected by April and May's devastating storms in Oklahoma have until Jul. 31 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Impacted communities are still dealing with the crippling consequences months later. The Branch family's Marietta home sustained serious damage during an April...
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