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Former Oklahoma lawmaker sentenced to federal prison for involuntary manslaughter
More than a year after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter, a former Oklahoma State Representative was sentenced to over three years in federal prison. Dan Kirby, a former Republican Representative from Tulsa and Eufaula City Councilmember, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on Monday. Last year, he was...
Oklahoma Will Soon Begin Losing Daylight
As summer turns into fall, Oklahoma will soon begin to lose hours of daylight. In the summer, Oklahomans see the sun rise in the early hours of the morning after 6 a.m. and setting after 8 p.m. But as summer ends, Oklahoma slowly starts having less and less hours of daylight.
'Never Had A Spike Like This:' Water Bills Skyrocket For Yukon Residents
Water is a hot commodity, especially in the summer. However, some people in Yukon are paying the price for it, literally, as their water bills have skyrocketed. News 9 talked to several people in one northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood whose water bill. Several of the bills were over $500 and...
Salvation Army of Lawton to put pause on homeless shelter services
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army of Lawton told 7News they are having to put a pause on their homeless shelter services starting Saturday, Aug. 3. That pause could range anywhere from eight to twelve months. The organization said the amount of repairs needed to their building is the...
Chaos ensues at Oklahoma City council meeting over Gaza-related resolution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City's city council meeting descended into chaos Tuesday over a resolution related to the war in Gaza. On the agenda was a resolution, asking the council to condemn antisemitic and xenophobic rhetoric, as well as call for an immediate ceasefire for the ongoing war in Gaza.
Oklahoma Heat Wave Persists: Dangerous Heat Continue Across the State
Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma continues to battle extreme heat, with dangerous conditions persisting throughout much of the state. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of northeast Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Miami, effective from noon to 9 p.m. today. During this period, heat index values are expected to soar above 110 degrees, with some areas potentially reaching as high as 112 degrees.
Hinton Restaurant Manager Helps Coworker After Unexpected Childbirth
A routine shift at a restaurant in Hinton turned into much more very quickly after an employee happened to give birth while working. The manager of the Subway in Hinton said she was covering her employee’s shift after she complained of feeling sick and took a break to visit the bathroom.
Landlords Cash In On Tulsa Housing Authority Incentive Program For Section 8 Applicants
The Tulsa Housing Authority wants more landlords and property managers to accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers. Housing officials say it could be a win-win scenario since vacancies would be filled and people in need of housing would get a place to live. Mat Zalk is a property manager taking advantage...
'Crazy' Thunder move tabbed as second-best made this offseason
The OKC Thunder have been one of the busiest ball clubs during this year's offseason. From landing this summer's top-billed center in Isaiah Hartenstein on the second day of free agency to re-upping with promising young ballers like Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins on longer-term, cost-efficient contracts, Sam Presti and company have reshuffled this title-hopeful roster quite extensively with their wheeling and dealing ways over the last few months.
Earrings designed by Edmond jewelry maker take center stage in Paris
You may have seen the heartwarming moment an Olympic swimmer embraced his family after winning his 8th gold medal at the Paris Olympics. For some, what really caught their eye were a pair of earrings designed by an Edmond entrepreneur.
Notice of Violation issued to Lawton’s wastewater plant, citing dead fish in East Cache Creek
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has issued another Notice of Violation to the City of Lawton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The notice was received by the city on Tuesday, July 30, with the issue primarily being the plant discharging without a permit. According...
Fatal Collision Claims Life in Washington County
A tragic vehicle collision occurred on July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:07 PM on 1500 Road and 3988 Drive, roughly 1.5 miles east of Dewey, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of the driver. David Johnson, 53, from Bartlesville was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on 1500 Road when...
Officials announce $90 million plan to rescue threatened fish: 'We can delist the species in approximately 30 years'
A minnow native to the United States has been listed as threatened since 1998, but a new plan could help its populations recover. According to High Plains Public Radio, the Arkansas River shiners used to live across the Southern Great Plains, but now they only live in the Canadian River in Western Oklahoma and Eastern New Mexico.
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett refuses to resign
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett said on Tuesday he will not resign, despite the national embarrassment caused by his drunken behavior at a regulatory conference in June in Minnesota. A witness from the Kansas Corporation Commission reported Hiett, 57, put his hand on a man's groin area in the hotel lobby bar late...
Capital Perspectives: ORMCA meeting highlights shifting economic and labor trends
On July 13th I had the pleasure of providing the Market & Economic Update at the Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (ORMCA) summer meeting. Having covered “Markets” in a previous submis...