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Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 Diversion Hub final plans
Photo courtesy: ©Diversion Hub conceptual rendering by Rees Associates. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States. In order to improve the criminal justice system in the state, The Oklahoma County Diversion Hub is a multi-agency network created in June 2020 that assists low-level offenders in stabilizing their lives, receiving life-changing services and helping them transition back into the Oklahoma City community.
Local Organizations Team Up On Annual 'Backpacks For Kids' Giveaway
School is right around the corner for many kids across Green Country. The Greater Tulsa Association Of Realtors teamed up with Family and Children Services for its annual giveaway. The program provides more than 700 backpacks to make sure kids are ready for the school year. Shelley Carson started "Backpacks...
'It Can Happen To Anyone': Mental Health Professionals Response To Murder-Suicide Investigations
Mental health professionals are responding after another Green Country family lost their lives in a murder-suicide in Broken Arrow. In Broken Arrow alone, there have been at least five murder-suicide investigations in less than two years. GRAND Mental Health says there are several factors that could play into someone wanting...
Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Drink of the week: NA peach cobbler old-fashioned at Straight-Edge Lounge pop-up at Coracle Coffee
Jeff Thompson has a vision for a sober speakeasy. He also has a drink that is an old-fashioned mocktail — a peach cobbler old-fashioned. It’s this week’s beverage of the week. The drink is zero-proof … but doesn’t taste that way. It has the look and feel...
Driver In Fatal Skiatook Crash Declared Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man who prosecutors said killed someone while driving high in Skiatook in 2021 has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Jacob Gilmartin was high and speeding when he crashed head-on into Clifton Smith, U.S. Attorneys say. He was arrested but later released after tribal prosecutors didn't file charges. Gilmartin...
Cherokee Nation Is Not Considering a Vegas Casino Yet
The Cherokee Nation was said to be mulling over a potential foray into the Las Vegas casino industry. However, the tribe isn’t quite ready yet, according to the chairman of its gambling authority. The Nation Is Not Ready for Vegas. John Sparks, chair of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission,...
Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
New superintendent selected for Chickasaw National Recreation Area
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - The National Park Service selected a new superintendent for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The recreation area announced that Devon Bradley was selected to be its next superintendent. Bradley has 24 years of government experience, including 10 years in the Marine Corps. He most recently worked...
Tulsa Musician Johnny Polygon Performs Newest Single Ahead Of Album Release
Tulsa musician Johnny Polygon visited the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch back in March and now two of his songs have over 2 million streams on Spotify. Johnny says his music is inspired by his road to sobriety and his next album called "The Program" will have twelve songs. Each song represents a step in his journey. On Monday, Johnny Polygon once again joined News On 6 on the porch to perform his song "Step 9" on the Coca-Cola Porch.
Polk: Lessons learned from previous superintendent will help her avoid high turnover rate in OKCPS job
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk said lessons learned from working for, and watching, her predecessor will be important if she is to avoid the high turnover rate that’s plagued that position for the past four decades. One of her primary goals, she told The Oklahoman in a wide-ranging interview, is...
FBM opens a brand-new office in Oklahoma
The 22,000-square-foot facility will enable the local team to deliver the company’s games and cabinets to American casinos. Press release.- FBM has announced the opening of its new office in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. According to the company, the transition to its dedicated building is “a significant milestone for the group operations in the US and a step forward in the brand’s journey to expand and strengthen its presence in the market.”
Asian elephant at OKC Zoo suffers miscarriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden said one of its Asian elephants had a miscarriage over the weekend. The zoo shared that Asha, which is one of their Asian elephants, went into premature labor Sunday, July 21. Asha was 13 months pregnant, with a due date set for April 2025. The normal gestation period for elephants is 22 months.
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