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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for South-Central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma
Norman, OK – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for south-central Kansas and northern Oklahoma, effective from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. According to the NWS, clusters of thunderstorms will move east-northeast across the watch area throughout the evening....
Oklahoma officials investigate sinkhole at Roman Nose State Park golf course
WATONGA, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Tourism is monitoring a sinkhole that developed on a golf course in the Roman Nose State Park. The golf course is still open, but the hole is roped off. Officials said no one is in danger. The Oklahoma Geological Survey is...
Shift in command: Retired admiral to take over embattled Oklahoma veterans department
The Oklahoma Veterans Commission announced Monday the selection of another retired admiral to head the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency embroiled in controversy since 2023. Retired Rear Adm. James (Jay) Bynum will assume his duties Aug. 1, succeeding retired Rear Adm. Greg Slavonic, who will be leaving after leading the veterans...
Dozens of new legislation take effect on July 1
On May 22, 2024, House Speaker Charles McCall bid farewell to his colleagues in the state Legislature with a heartfelt speech on the House floor. After serving for 12 years, the R-Atoka representative is now term-limited. The occasion was captured in a photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel of Oklahoma Voice. Governor...
OU's SEC move decades in the making
🌞 Temperature check: Today's heat could be record-setting with a high of 103, low of 79, according to AccuWeather; a heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. 📅 Today in History: In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law in a nationally televised event at the White House. Inheriting the call from former President John F. Kennedy to enact sweeping civil rights reform, the landmark legislation prohibited racial discrimination in public places, businesses, education and employment.
Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Oklahoma County Election Board alternate is suing the Oklahoma State Election Board after it alleged she made false claims. Jenni White was fired from her alternate position on the Oklahoma County Election Board in February after questioning the absentee ballot counting process. Former member Cheryl Williams was also removed. In […] The post Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Win Free School Supplies and Other Cool Prizes During Pick-A-Pack
Townsquare Media Lawton and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will be giving away FREE school supplies in backpacks, plus other cool prizes, during Pick-A-Pack!. Local radio stations KLAW 101, Z94, 107.3 PopCrush and Southwest GMC, Buick & Honda of Lawton will giveaway 20 backpacks filled with school supplies, plus other cool prizes.
Elgin brewery hosts free VA claims assistance every month on first Tuesday
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Rising Eagle Brewery in Elgin is hosting a free Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance night for veterans on Tuesday. Specifically, the brewery is hosting this event every first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. The brewery says whether a veteran needs help with...
Tulsa Business Makes Routine Hygiene, Preventative Care Accessible For All Dogs
Not all dogs need haircuts, but every pet parent should keep up with their pup's basic hygiene. A new wellness-focused dog care service in Tulsa helps you do just that. On this Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch, News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live to give us a look at the process.
OKC's Bricktown Canal celebrates 25th anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Bricktown Canal is celebrating a major milestone this week as the popular Oklahoma City attraction turns 25. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Oklahoma City opened the Bricktown Canal on July 2, 1999, and it was one of nine projects built...
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