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Local Economist Breaks Down Lowering Inflation Rate, Possible Interest Rate Cut
The U.S. Labor Department released a report showing inflation at its lowest rate in over three years, yet people are still feeling the strain of high prices. Economists say the downward trend signals that some good changes are ahead. “It’s positive in that it’s coming down. You know, we don’t want inflation at eight or 9 or 10%. I mean that’s absurd,” Steve Agee, a professor of economics at Oklahoma City University, said.
Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Leaders Hope to Bring Sports Betting to the State
To try and change the state’s fortunes, 2,000 tribal leaders met with representatives of sports betting and gambling companies in Oklahoma City recently to discuss the potential legalization of sports gambling. The meeting mostly focused on acknowledging the realities on the ground – without regulated gambling, illegal gambling will...
Oklahoma Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Florida Produce Grower
If you can remember back in May, there was a salmonella outbreak across the country. It has been traced back to a pair of produce growers in Florida who used untreated canal water to irrigate a crop of cucumbers. Oklahoma was included in the list of affected states. As much...
Flash Point: Tackling the news surrounding the State Dept. of Education and Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — While the Flash Point Team has been on hiatus during the Olympics, now that the Games are complete, the show is back!. There hasn’t been a shortage of National or Oklahoma political news during the downtime. Watch the entire episode in the player above...
Oklahoma Saw Temperatures Over 120, More Dangerous Heat On the Way
Summer temperatures are out in full force this August. Oklahoma has seen multiple days with dangerous heat and several heat advisories. Over the weekend, one Oklahoma town saw temperatures over 120, and this week, more heat is expected before a slight relief. On Sunday, August 18, Okmulgee, Oklahoma reached 123...
OSBI investigates Watonga officer's use of force after struggle with autistic child
WATONGA, Okla. — New allegations against a Watonga police officer are already drawing a community's ire. On July 4, body camera footage from the Watonga Police Department showed an officer taking a father to the ground after he was walking with his son. That same officer is now at the center of another video sparking concern.
Surveillance footage leads to arrests after fatal shooting at Lincoln Inn
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — According to the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD), two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a hotel in Oklahoma City. On August 10, a man was shot and killed at Lincoln Inn in the second-floor hallway. Days after the shooting,...
Police release new details after 4 bystanders shot when fight broke out over weekend in Bricktown
OKLAHOMA CITY — An investigation is ongoing after four people were shot when a fight broke out early Sunday morning in Oklahoma City's Bricktown. >> Related Video Above: Police investigate multiple shootings over weekend in OKC. Shortly after 1:51 a.m., police were in the area of Sheridan and Oklahoma...
Investigation leads to arrest of man accused of human trafficking at OKC hotel
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics arrested a suspect in connection with a human trafficking investigation at an Oklahoma City hotel. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. OBN officials said the agency's human trafficking unit served an arrest warrant Monday morning tied...
Tulsa 10: Aug. 20-26
The Pump Bar, a retro 1960's gas station restored into a restaurant and bar, has the perfect Tuesday after-work activity for you and your friends with their Music Bingo hosted by Booze Hound Bingo. Check out the newly opened hangout’s menu of burgers and sandwiches along with their signature cocktails. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Prices vary. More information here.
Indigenous business provides free school supplies to children in Back to School event
TVLSE, Oklv. – It is officially back to school season in Oklahoma, as schools all across the reservation prepare to welcome children back. In order to help families who are in the process of getting their children back to classrooms, one Tulsa business set up a Back to School Bash on Aug. 10 to celebrate. Southwest Trading Company, located just off 11th Street on Peoria Avenue, is an Indigenous business that provided free school supplies to any child who needed them. The business, run by David Bible and his family, has a long history of traveling to different locations and either helping those in need, or selling their wares across various Indigenous events. The store essentially functions as a local Indigenous community center, this event was no different in providing services. The school supplies included spiral notebooks, number two pencils, mechanical pencils, crayons, glue sticks, and plastic rules. The business also included both free pizza from Little Caesars, and free snacks, including fruits like oranges and bananas, cupcakes, animal crackers, cookies, and bottles of water for all in attendance. Finally, there was even an artist who provided free face painting and glitter tattoos.
Beer of the week: Dead Armadillo's Arbor Dillo is a summer seasonal double IPA
It is still summertime and Dead Armadillo’s summer seasonal — Arbor Dillo — is our beer of the week. Arbor Dillo is a double IPA, or DIPA. The beer comes in at 8.3% ABV (alcohol by volume), which is nearly double the usual IPA ABV. Dead Armadillo’s...
VA and Chickasaw Nation host PACT Act resource event in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Chickasaw Nation partnered to offer their resources to local veterans in Ardmore on Monday. Katrina Yocum with the Oklahoma VA says representatives will be able to aid veterans with their health needs from getting enrolled, toxic exposure screenings or even assistance filing for a disability claim.
Pryor Grapples with Budget Shortfall Despite Revenue Increase
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Pryor's financial health was a hot topic at a special City Council meeting last Tuesday night. While the city ended the last fiscal year with a revenue increase, bringing in over $621,000 more than the previous year, Pryor is still facing a significant budget shortfall. City Accountant Jeff Kolker laid out the situation for the council, emphasizing the need for cautious spending in the coming year.
2025 guard Carlsheon Young decommits from Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State's basketball recruiting class took a hit Monday night. The Cowboys' lone commit in the 2025 class, Carlsheon Young, decommitted from Oklahoma State and Steve Lutz and reopened his recruitment. Young is currently the No. 1 player in Oklahoma in the 2025 class and No. 23 combo guard in the class.
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