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Food On The Move, TTCU distribute 90 pounds of donated tomatoes to those in need
TULSA, Okla. — Food On The Move received a donation of 750 tomato plants from TTCU back in March and now those recently harvested tomatoes are being distributed to those in need at the Community Food and Resource Festival on Tuesday. TTCU staff members are also helping to distribute...
Claremore residents shocked after utility bills are double the price from month before
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Some Claremore residents were shocked when their utility bill was double last month's, especially after the tornado left many without power for almost a week.
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority cuts staff, citing short allocation, lower licensing
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority cut its staff Tuesday by 10%, letting go between 25 and 30 employees, a reflection of the shrinking industry. "With commercial license numbers decreasing, it was imperative we find efficiencies in our operations to ensure we are nimble and ready for future endeavors," Executive Director Adria Berry said in...
Nominations deadline extended for 2024 Oklahoma Top Workplaces
There’s still time to earn recognition as a Top Workplace in Oklahoma. For the 12th year, The Oklahoman will honor quality workplace culture in the state. Any organization with 35 or more employees in the state is eligible to earn Top Workplaces recognition. The Oklahoman will feature the winners in December. ...
Del City woman seeks help after theft of beloved community library stand
DEL CITY (KOKH) — A Del City woman is asking for help from the community after someone stole her community library stand off of her front lawn. Kennedy Henry wanted to do something nice for the children in her neighborhood, and got the idea to build a library stand,
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Man Arrested After Gunshots Reported In SW Oklahoma City
One man was arrested after Oklahoma City Police officers surrounded a home Wednesday morning in the southwestern part of the city. News 9 was originally brought to a hospital near Southwest 42nd Street and South Western Avenue, after a victim with a gunshot wound from a separate incident arrived at the hospital.
Some Norman Parents Stand With NPS Superintendent’s Disproval Of Bible Mandate
Some parents of Norman Public Schools students thanked the district superintendent for taking a stand against the Bible mandate. State Superintendent Ryan Waters issued it last month, requiring teachers to use it in the curriculum and to have it in classrooms. Last week News 9 also learned from lawmakers Walters...
Inspiring a love for reading in Oklahoma City students
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation is dedicating efforts to the development and enhancement of classroom resources to benefit the district, its teachers and its students. One of the Foundation’s most influential resources provided to OKCPS students is the ReadOKC program, with the ultimate vision ensuring young students practice reading...
OKC leaders approve 6 months moratorium on new short-term rental homes
OKLAHOMA CITY — For at least the next six months, Oklahoma City is not allowing newly bought homes to turn into short-term rentals. Some Oklahoma City leaders are worried that too many homes are being bought up to be used for home sharing through websites like Airbnb and Vrbo. So, on Tuesday, they did something about it.
Tinker Air Force Base increased security measures after a driver breached a gate
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tinker Air Force Base was on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after a driver breached a gate. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. At around 2:10 p.m., a driver went through Hruskocy Gate at the base. As officials searched for the driver, additional security measures went into place at all open gates.
RELOCATED: Neighbors have fox moved from Tulsa to Broken Arrow
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — When a family of foxes moved into a quiet suburban neighborhood near 51st and Sheridan in the spring, their human neighbors didn't like it. They feared the foxes might pose a danger to people and pets, so Darryl Johnson called the City of Tulsa to ask it to catch and relocate the animals.
A bulked up Adepoju Adebawore could be a nightmare for SEC offenses
Day 2 of SEC media days featured Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. Venables, quarterback Jackson Arnold, linebacker Danny Stutsman, and safety Billy Bowman had plenty to say about this year’s team while on the mic. However, one note from the head coach before OU’s time at the podium was eye-opening. Venables shared with the media in attendance that true sophomore defensive end Adepoju Adebawore is over 260 pounds entering fall camp. The former five-star prospect in the 2023 Recruiting Class weighed 240 pounds exiting high school, according to Rivals. That means that the speedy pass-rusher has gained over twenty pounds since arriving...
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