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Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures
Oklahoma lawmakers had the perfect opportunity to hit a homerun by giving the green light to a comprehensive plan designed to fix our ailing state parks. Instead, they whiffed, and gave everyone who utilizes the parks the big fat “L.” As a result, our state parks and the millions of people who visit them each […] The post Oklahoma state parks are falling apart, and legislative funding is delaying inevitable failures appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Heat And Humidity Slowly Rising This Week
Expect Monday's highs to reach the mid-80s under a partly cloudy to sunny sky, with light winds from the northeast. The chance of showers or storms for the Tulsa metro area remains low, staying at or below 10%. Chances are slightly higher along and south of Interstate 40 later Monday and into the evening.
Big 12 football running back rankings: Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II headlines the list
The Big 12 is loaded with talent, and the running back position is no exception. From upperclassmen such as OSU's Ollie Gordon II and Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks to up-and-comers such as West Virginia's Jahiem White and Iowa State's Abu Sama III, there are plenty of lethal ball carries in the conference.
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Woman transported to hospital after being hit by truck in southeast Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman was transported to a hospital after being hit by a truck in southeast Oklahoma City on Sunday evening. Open the video player above for more top headlines. At around 8 p.m., first responders were called to the area of Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane...
Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Will Rogers World Airport eyes international expansion with $2.5M grant for new flights
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — A plan for new nonstop destinations could be taking off at Will Rogers World Airport. Through partnerships, the airport is applying for a state grant. If they qualify, they'll receive around $2.5M to expand flight services, both domestic and international. Right now you can...
First responders hold Boots and Badges blood drive in downtown OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City residents on Saturday donated blood during the seventh annual Boots and Badges blood drive. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Put on with help from the Oklahoma City police and fire departments, the annual drive has expanded to include other...
Bobby Miller pitches 5 scoreless innings in Triple-A
Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller pitched five scoreless innings for Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Round Rock, in his first game back in Triple-A after getting optioned on July 10. It was a positive first step for Miller, who has an 8.07 ERA in seven major league starts this season....
Oklahoma Lawmakers React to President Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he will not be seeking reelection this November. Oklahoma lawmakers reacted to the news and said they're looking forward to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
OKC Thunder’s Kenrich Williams teams up with Umoja Gibson for camp at University HS
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - University High legend and current Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams returned to Waco for his third annual free basketball camp. It’s an event that reminds Williams of his pride for his hometown. “It means a lot, a lot of pride in the city,” said...
Church of the Servant's new pastor talks about his new OKC post
The new leader of an Oklahoma City church remembered moving multiple times during his childhood due to his father's job in the oil industry. The Rev. Kyle Anderson, new senior pastor of Church of the Servant, said that he became familiar with the cycle of moving from place to place well before he...
Something old becomes new in customer's hands at Hope is Alive Ministries' Retreads Thrift
Amid colorful racks of clothing, shiny displays of jewelry and assorted odds and ends, a sign on the wall of a local store shares a message: "Old Stuff = New Life." Lance Lang said the signage has a dual meaning that is particularly fitting for Retreads Thrift Store, a new enterprise by Hope is Alive Ministries. The ministry, which opened on June 1 at 9470 N May in the The Village, was founded by Lang and his wife Allyson, and the couple currently serve as the nonprofit's co-chief executive officers.
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