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Whiskey Riot: October festival set to bring more than 200 whiskeys to OKC
If whiskey is your spirit of choice, then this October, the Whiskey Riot festival may be exactly the event you're looking for. With entry to the festival Oct. 12, guests can try more than 200 whiskeys and bourbons from local, regional, national, and international brands, plus sip on whiskey cocktails, meet master distillers, and more. ...
Former ESPN college football analyst says Oklahoma is a better program than Texas
In 2023, the Texas Longhorns finally lived up to the hype that has driven the program for much of the last decade. They won the Big 12 (their fourth conference title) and they made the College Football Playoff (their first appearance). Now, they’re one of the favorites to contend for the SEC title after coming in second in the SEC media poll last week. While Texas came in second behind perennial favorite Georgia, the Sooners were predicted to finish eighth. But are the Sooners that far off from the Texas Longhorns? David Pollack is two-time All-American, two-time SEC defensive player of the year...
Should Oklahoma Drivers Be on the Road? New Study Confirms…
We are not doing fine, Oklahoma, especially on the roads. According to a new study by Forbes Advisor, Oklahoma has made it to the top 5 of the worst states for road rage driving, sitting at #4. The Forbes Advisor Study. The study done by Forbes Advisor focused on nine...
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit Oklahoma this week for GOP fundraiser, per report
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick JD Vance is scheduled to be in Oklahoma City this week raising money for the Republican presidential campaign. The event is private, and there is no public rally scheduled for the Ohio senator. ...
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...
Humana Healthy Horizons Commits to Increasing Healthcare Access for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing in community-based organizations throughout Oklahoma to expand access to care for those who need it most. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724798615/en/ Humana Healthy Horizons employees participated in the groundbreaking for the new CREOKS Behavioral Health Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, June 17. The facility will be the first of its kind, integrating behavioral health, physical health and crisis stabilization in one location. With a goal to simplify comprehensive healthcare, the center will offer a range of services for all ages, supporting the intersection of mental, physical and social wellness. (Photo: Business Wire)
Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony blocked from new discussion of utility rate audits
Two Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners clashed in a heated argument Tuesday with one accusing the other of being dishonest in a debate over whether state laws regarding audits were followed in the aftermath of harsh winter storms of 2021 when electricity and natural gas companies requested rate assistance. Commissioner Bob Anthony submitted a request...
City of Elgin welcomes addition of new firetruck to fire department
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Elgin has a new firetruck and at $375,000, Engine 2 is now one of the largest firetrucks in Comanche County. 7News caught up with Elgin’s fire chief, Mike Baker, who says it will mostly be used in the county, as it has a massive 3,000-gallon tank that’s perfect for fighting fires when there are no hydrants nearby.
Man from Apache shoots dog, throws body in trash can, authorities say
APACHE CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Apache is facing multiple charges after investigators accuse him of killing a dog while he was intoxicated. Aldon Ray Pointer faces five charges in total, including felony animal cruelty, carrying a firearm under the influence, and threatening to perform an act of violence.
Oklahoma City VA to offer resources to rural Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY — This week, veterans can participate in a new experience as VA Oklahoma City Health Care is hosting an event in Canadian County. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The event is all about getting as much help as possible to make sure...
Community Conversations: Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Class 34
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Leadership Lawton Fort Sill is looking for applicants and they’re extending the deadline to apply until July 31. Joe Elkins and Daniel Pae, members of Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill’s board of directors, came by the studio and told us what applicants can expect if they join.
OBN Director: Okla. No Longer ‘Wild West Of Weed,’ Large Grow Farm Raided In Ardmore
Oklahoma’s marijuana program is no longer viewed nationally as the “wild west of weed.” That’s according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Director Donnie Anderson. “Oklahoma now has gained a proud reputation for having some of the most efficient and effective regulatory oversight and criminal enforcement of any medical marijuana state,” Anderson said.
Registration is open for the Spirit of Survival
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -Registration is now open for the Spirit of Survival race. The annual walk is set to happen Sunday, October 6. Participants can either join the 5K, a Spirit Walk or the Kids Bubble Run. All of the events are in support of the Cancer Centers of Southwest...
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