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Multiple Oklahoma public schools take stand against Ryan Walters' Bible mandate
Norman Public Schools’ superintendent is standing firm—no Bibles in the classroom. This comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently announced changes to the state's social studies standards that introduces the Bible as an instructional resource. However, NPS superintendent Nick Migliorino says it’s not happening. "Norman Public Schools...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
More Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Raping Teenager
Tulsa Police say a man already charged with raping a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint has now been charged with raping two other 15-year-old girls. Investigators say Yander Ramirez was driving around town drinking in March and forced the victim to get in his car, then gave her beer and a vape pen. She escaped, ran to a house and called police, and officers arrested Ramirez.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
Golden retriever helps police rescue runaway special needs child
TULSA COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Bixby police officers helped rescue a runaway special needs child with a little help from a man's best friend. On Tuesday evening, police responded to an area just outside Bixby city limits to help Tulsa County Deputies search for a runaway child with special needs.
Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
‘One Man, Two Worlds’ The life of Quanah Parker in photographs at Duncan’s Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
DUNCAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The Old West still exists in artifacts, art, and rare photographs. Museum visitors are left with those images and some writings from the people who lived it. But Educational Instructor, Edie Stewart, tells visitors to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center there might be no other...
Holdenville man killed in Atoka crash
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Holdenville man is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday night on US-75 and E 1970 Rd. about 2 miles west of Atoka. Troopers said the driver, Zachariah Hale, 41, was ejected...
SPOTLIGHT: City of Edmond investing in the future with water infrastructure projects
For the past two decades, Edmond’s population has grown tremendously, along with its need for water. City leaders and staff have studied future needs and considered the best way to ensure that water is available today and into the distant future. To meet those far-reaching needs, several significant projects...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
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