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Dewey Man Charged With Stealing From Local Business
A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Wednesday after allegedly stealing property from a place of business. On Friday afternoon, police officers were shown footage of a vehicle pulling into a local business and stealing two transmissions and a blue torque converter. Some scrap metal had also been taken, but that wasn’t on camera.
Losing an Hour of Daylight in August
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — As August begins and the summer solstice has come and gone, total daylight is now decreasing as we head towards fall and winter. By the end of August, sunrises in Tulsa will be about 24 minutes later than at the beginning. Sunsets will be about 36 minutes earlier than they are at the beginning, resulting in a loss of an hour of daylight by the time September arrives.
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
How one rural hospital hopes to be an oasis in Oklahoma’s maternity care desert
Newman Memorial Hospital in the northwestern Oklahoma town of Shattuck was founded over a century ago by pioneer physician O.C. Newman. Dr. Newman came from Tennessee with a dream to serve Northwest Oklahoma. He delivered care on horseback, fostering“health equity” before it was a term. Tom and Amy...
Policy Matters: Let’s build upon justice system reforms, not roll them back
Our criminal justice system should foster a society where laws are upheld, rights are protected, and individuals are given opportunities for reformation and reintegration into the community. When ...
Ok or NOT Ok to allow minors to get married with parental permission?
So, California, in addition to New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma do NOT have minimum age requirements to get married. Meaning, kids can get married with parental permission... is this Ok or Not Ok? We want to hear from you, let us know what YOU think in the comments. newsletter. Sign...
PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL – Melvin Childs and Presidential THC have become the Sooner State’s unflinching Cannabis Brand
Melvin Childs is nothing if not resourceful. Born and bred in Oklahoma City, he is a man who has learned, through trial and error, to scale all sorts of walls—from radio advertising to theater and movie production to memoir writing. His latest endeavor is the production of a cannabis brand called Presidential THC—“home of the world’s strongest cannabis products.”
Oklahoma family needs help after three different hospital visits
HOOKER, Okla. (KVII) — An Oklahoma panhandle family who was desperately seeking answers for the reason behind their child's stomach pain now find themselves in a financial hole after going to three different hospitals in two states. "And when you hear Crohn’s, you think that happens to older people....
Brent Venables on Jackson Arnold: 'I couldn't have more peace about him as the leader of our team'
The quarterback position has a lot to do with embracing chaos. Jackson Arnold learned plenty about that during his first collegiate start last year. He now enters the season as the signal caller for the Sooners ahead of a high-stakes time for the program. But his head coach in Brent Venables feels Arnold has all the intangibles to be successful.
Tulsa Public Schools Presents Key Updates On Structural Changes To State Board
The Oklahoma Board of Education had a packed agenda on Wednesday discussing Bibles, immigration, and the Trump assassination attempt. Tulsa Public Schools was also at the meeting to update the board on changes the district is making ahead of the new school year. Leaders with Tulsa Public Schools focused on the structural changes it has made to improve the district including a new executive leadership team, resources for teachers, and school organization.
Authorities find sawed off shotgun at residence
Kevin Lee Kates, 46, of Keota has been charged in Haskell County District Court with possession of sawed-off shotgun/rifle. On July 10, Lt. Mitch Dobbs and Deputy Michael Tripp with the Haskell County Sheriff’s Office served a protective order on Kates at a residence on North County Road 4467D in the northern part of Haskell County, according to an affidavit.
Harm Reduction Program Seeks To Curb Overdoses On Cherokee Reservation
Twice a week, Coleman Cox drives more than an hour into controversy. He's headed to Vinita, Oklahoma, in the northern part of the Cherokee reservation, in a van stocked with clean syringes. The program is based around harm reduction, a method focused on preventing drug overdoses and the spread of...
Gavin Sawchuk ready to carry the load for the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners running game got off to a rocky start in 2023. Much of it due to injuries sustained by second-year running backs Jovantae Barnes and Gavin Sawchuk. Barnes played early, but wasn’t quite himself as he battled through injuries in the early part of the season. Sawchuk wasn’t fully available till midseason, but once he was, it didn’t take long for the former four-star running back to establish himself as the lead back.
Trey Cobb Hired As Oklahoma State Baseball Director of Player Development
STILLWATER – Former Oklahoma State baseball standout Trey Cobb has joined Josh Holliday’s staff as the Director of Player Development. Cobb was most recently in a scouting role with the New York City Mets. “Ever since I left, I’ve been hoping to one day get back into the...
2 In Custody, Police Chase Involving Missing Woman Ends In OKC
Two people were taken into custody after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle Wednesday morning in Oklahoma City, according to police. Oklahoma City Police said they located a stolen car from North Carolina involving a missing woman, and followed the vehicle onto Interstate 40. After following the car onto...
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