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Okla. Teacher of the Year
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists.Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years at Ada City Schools. She teaches 10th through 12th grade Advanced Placement language and…
Marelda Ayal is This Week’s Hillcat Highlight
Marelda Ayal is a spring 2024 graduate that came to Rogers State University on a golf scholarship in 2020 to earn a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, her journey led her to RSU where she found not just an academic institution, but a nurturing community that felt like family.
Oklahoma City doctor convicted for stealing drugs faces up to 72 years in prison
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City doctor has been convicted of up to 72 years in federal prison after stealing controlled substances. John Nedza, 35, was convicted of 18 counts of obtaining a controlled substance by deceit or subterfuge. Dr. Nedza, a contract anesthesiologist at an Oklahoma...
428th Artillery Brigade welcomes new leadership, says goodbye to outgoing commander
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Thursday morning, a change of command ceremony was held at Fort Sill’s Polo Field welcoming a new era for the 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Dozens gathered just before 8 a.m. to say their thanks to Col. Victor Scharstein as he handed over charge of the brigade.
Can a mom who smoked pot while pregnant be charged with child neglect? It depends
A mother cannot be charged in Oklahoma with child neglect for using pot while pregnant if she had a medical marijuana card, a divided appeals court ruled Thursday. Judges on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals called on the state Legislature to address the issue. "We certainly do not condone marijuana use by an expectant mother," Presiding Judge Scott Rowland wrote for the majority.
The Porch: 'Hope's Hollywood Christmas' Filming In The Heart Of Oklahoma
It must be Christmas In July! "Hope's Hollywood Christmas" is a romantic comedy that is being shot in the heart of Oklahoma amidst the season’s extreme summer heat. The L.A. production company made sure to hire a University of Oklahoma alumni to direct and a native Tulsan as the lead actress.
Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Indigenous Oklahoma woman paves the way for a beautiful tomorrow
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, homicide is one of the top 10 causes of death for Native American females under the age of 45. Native America women experienced the second highest rate of homicide in 2020, but there are efforts to stop it. Join News Four’s Joleen Chaney and First Fidelity Bank to Pay it Forward.
Bixby High school is banning cell phones | Spartans also respond to Walters' Bible memo
Bixby, Okla. (KTUL) — The first announcement from Bixby public schools is that cell phones will be prohibited starting this fall. This means elementary, middle school, and junior high school students will no longer be able to use cell phones and other communication devices. 10th through 12th grade, which...
Early Morning Shooting in Muskogee
One man is dead and a woman is injured following an early morning shooting in Muskogee. Around 1:30 this morning, Muskogee Police responded to a call of shots fired. They arrived on the scene to find a man and woman inside a car. Both had multiple gunshot wounds. They were each taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The man – identified as 38-year-old Reon Bell – later died from his wounds.
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