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7 Oklahoma Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Updates & More
Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, showcasing the strong connection between Norman and Paris as athletes like Abraham Ancer, Emre Dodanli, and others represent their countries in various sports. Oklahoma has produced 89 Olympians, with a former or current Sooner participating in...
Court date set in assault case reported at Kildare Baptist Church
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set for Bobby Lloyd Ennis, 72, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court. Kay County deputy Brandon Schuster reports that on June 23 he responded to Kildare Baptist Church for a report of a male causing a disturbance. The male, identified as Ennis,...
Map to a career: Atlas School prepares students for technology jobs
Atlas School, formerly Holberton School, has undergone a massive change to be independent. Atlas School is a nonprofit vocational higher education school preparing students for technology jobs like software engineering. Before becoming Atlas School, the institution was a member of a global network of schools that specialized in the same type of vocational training but wanted all schools to be the same, says CEO Libby Ediger. She and her team felt education does not need to be identical for students to learn; it needs to be unique.
Claremore announces assistance for tornado debris removal; see how to apply
CLAREMORE, OK (KTUL) — Do you need assistance? People affected by the May 2024 tornado may be eligible for debris removal assistance. Complete a Personal Property Debris Removal and Right of Entry form to apply. According to the City of Claremore, the form is essential for determining if the...
Edmond warns Lake Arcadia visitors to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The algae was identified near Lake Arcadia’s dam. City officials say this won’t affect Edmond’s drinking water, which comes in part from the lake. But the algae could cause problems for people trying to cool down in and on the water. The toxins produced by blue-green algae can irritate the skin, cause stomach troubles, and at high doses lead to difficulty breathing.
Texas Based Energy Company Looking To Build Battery Farm In Oologah
A Texas-based energy company is asking Rogers County to help pay for a large 20-acre battery farm in Oologah. Rogers County Commissioner Steve Hendrix said the board always strives to attract new businesses to Rogers County, but Project Olive is something they’ve never seen before. “We’re very proactive in...
OK County jail has fifth death of 2024
The Oklahoma County jail on Monday had its fifth inmate death of 2024. Timothy Lee Hardin Jr., 21, of Oklahoma City, was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell during site checks around 6:30 a.m. Monday, the jail said in a news release. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He did not...
Community meetings focus on Ada's future
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — Ada's housing assessment study is complete and now city officials are looking to get feedback on neighborhood development plans in four quadrants of the city. Ada city officials met with taxpayers Monday living in the northwest quadrant of the city and Hammond Heights development to...
Agreements Signed at Osage County Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Osage County Commissioners convened for a short meeting at the fairgrounds in Pawhuska on Monday morning. At that meeting, there were agreements signed with the nutrition department. The Hulah Lake Senior Citizens Center will serve as a facility for meals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The New Hope Christian Fellowship Church will do the same for $500 a month. Carol Long will deliver meals for the nutrition department at a rate of 67 cents per mile.
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday night
A heat advisory is in effect for the Four State Region through 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The National Weather Service in Shreveport said very hot, humid, and dry conditions will remain in place through Friday, as an upper-level ridge of high pressure builds into the region. As a...
Oklahoma Bridge HORROR: Man Bound, Forced to LEAP into Traffic by Trio of Suspects!
OKMULGEE, OK – Three people are facing charges after an Oklahoma man was allegedly bound in duct tape and forced to jump off a bridge into traffic, authorities said. The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded on July 25 to a report of someone jumping into traffic near the Deep Fork River bridge on Highway 266.
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.
'Everything From A To Z': Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers Deer Conference Happening In August
An Oklahoma nonprofit wants to give you the tools you need to be successful in the outdoors. Oklahoma Hunters & Anglers are hosting a Deer Conference in just a few weeks that will have you ready for the fall. Founder Rick Nolan and Buckventures founder and host Jeff Danker joined News On 6 to talk about the conference.
Tulsa Hematologist Only Oklahoman To Receive Cancer Treatment Award
A Tulsa hematologist is the only doctor in the state to have been selected for a prestigious award in the cancer world. Dr. Caleb Scheckel works at Ok Cancer Specialists and Research Institute and he has been to receive this year’s esteemed 40 Under 40 in Cancer award. Dr. Scheckel took a few minutes to speak to News On 6 about this honor and the work being done in Oklahoma to diagnose and treat cancer.