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3 charged after allegedly kidnapping man, duct-taping him, and forcing him off bridge
OKMULGEE, Okla. (TCN) -- Three people face charges after allegedly abducting a man last week and forcing him to jump off a bridge and into traffic, causing injuries. According to a media release from the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office, on July 25, deputies responded to a report of someone jumping into traffic. Authorities found a male victim who was "badly injured," and emergency personnel transported him to a hospital for immediate medical attention.
Summer is Ramping Up, but First Fall is Headed to Oklahoma Early
While we enjoyed what Oklahoma would consider a mild start to summer most of July, how often have you heard someone say "I hate to think what August is going to feel like..." Oklahoma is now paying the summer debt for the gentle month we've had. Highs across the state well above 100°, and it's only going to climb even higher over the next week.
Oklahoma State Board of Education to discuss controversial Bible mandate in public schools
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Education is convening Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss a new mandate from the state superintendent that requires the Bible to be taught in public schools, just weeks before the start of the school year. After announcing the mandate, at...
State Education Department paid legal firm more than $38K in May, public records show
Public records show the Oklahoma State Department of Education, led by state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters, paid more than $38,000 to an Oklahoma City legal firm in May for the firm’s work, as the agency dealt with the sudden depletion of its entire in-house team of attorneys. Goodwin/Lewis attorneys Paul Cason, Jason...
Oklahoma Attorney General files petition against Statewide Charter School Board over St. Isidore contract
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a petition against the Statewide Charter School Board, stating board members will be held in contempt if they refuse to rescind the St. Isidore charter school contract.
Oklahoma Fore State team comes back to defend title
Oklahoma won eight of 12 singles matches Tuesday then won a playoff with Arkansas to defend its title in the Fore State Cup Matches at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith, Ark. The Oklahoma team forged a 13-13 tie with Arkansas after two days of play that involved four-ball and...
20 New Homes In NE Oklahoma To Be Built With Zero Percent Interest Loans
20 new homes in northeastern Oklahoma will soon be built, thanks to a new statewide housing program that provides zero percent interest construction loans for developers. Green Country Habitat for Humanity will build 10 homes in Wagoner, Grand Housing Solutions, Inc. will build five homes in Grove, and Old School Construction will build five homes in the Estates at Edgewood in Collinsville.
Oklahoma lawmaker plans interim study to uncover the truth about conditions inside state prisons
Rep. Justin "J.J." Humphrey (R-Lane) tells KRMG that despite his position as Chairman of the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, and his seat on the Public Safety Budget Committee, the Department of Corrections refuses to respond to his requests for information.
Oklahoma sales tax holiday around the corner
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will hit the stores and internet Friday through Sunday for a back-to-school sales tax holiday. State, city and county sales taxes won’t be collected on clothing and footwear if the sales price of the item is less than $100. The holiday does not apply to back-to-school supplies, such as backpacks and […]