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Oklahoma Is Now Building Texas Style Highways Across the State
It's no secret that Oklahoma and the Lone Star State share somewhat of a sibling rivalry type of relationship. Whether it be sports, attractions, riverwalks, or roads, it always boils down to competition. The Sooner State has been on an infrastructure kick for the last twenty years, ever since the...
Social Security announces transition to authentication services
On Tuesday, the Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services.
Elgin mayor takes mower to city’s overgrown alleyways
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Elgin’s mayor hit the streets Wednesday to do some community landscaping. Mayor JJ Francais, on a riding mower, trimmed down several overgrown alleyways in Elgin. In addition to this, the mayor says keeping the grass cut can prove vital, especially when it comes to warding...
Miami police chief placed on administrative leave pending investigation
MIAMI, Okla. — The City of Miami has placed its police chief on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. City Manager Tyler Cline issued a statement on social media today announcing Chief Thomas Anderson has been accused of official misconduct. The city is saying very little at...
Community Conversations: Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Class 34
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Leadership Lawton Fort Sill is looking for applicants and they’re extending the deadline to apply until July 31. Joe Elkins and Daniel Pae, members of Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill’s board of directors, came by the studio and told us what applicants can expect if they join.
Oklahoma State gets former Missouri shortstop Drew Culbertson in the portal
Even after the MLB Draft, Oklahoma State head coach Josh Holliday isn’t done reeling in reinforcements for his team with sights on the 2025 season. Earlier this week, OSU garnered a commitment from former Missouri shortstop Drew Culbertson out of the transfer portal. Although Culbertson hasn’t publicly announced his pledge to OSU, a source close to the program has confirmed to The O’Colly of Culbertson’s commitment. He also added “OSU Baseball” to his social media bio on Instagram.
Lawton Goodwill reopens with new look after being closed for over a year
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Goodwill located on SW Lee Boulevard has finally opened it’s doors on July 23 after over a year of being closed. And the store was packed. It closed not too long after the infamous 2023 summer hail storm that damaged a lot of homes and vehicles in the area.
Owasso Hardware Store Cat On The Mend After Workplace Injury
A beloved hardware store employee was hurt on the job two weeks ago. At the Cornerstone Ace Hardware, general manager Katie Davidson seems to know most of the shoppers who walk into the store. "We see the same faces every day, every single day," she said. Since it's the same...
Sequoyah Public Schools, Okla., to hold redo election after discovery of irregular votes
Voters in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah Public Schools will see a court-ordered redo election on their ballots on Aug. 27 after the discovery of irregularities in a close race from last spring. Greg Perry and Lyndsey Young ran in a special general election for the Office 2 seat on April 2,...
Inter-Tribal Council Passes Resolutions During Quarterly Meeting
TULSA, OK – Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Tribes met for a quarterly meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa recently and unanimously passed several resolutions. ITC approved a resolution supporting the bipartisan bills promoting truth, justice and healing by a full investigation...
Peggs woman sentenced to three years for manslaughter on Cherokee Nation land
CHEROKEE COUNTY, OKLA (KTUL) — A Peggs woman was sentenced to federal prison for knowingly shooting and killing one victim. Following her guilty plea in 2023, Wanda Kay Friday, 53, was sentenced to three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country. According to investigators, Friday shot the...
Ottawa County unveils new Emergency Operations Center
MIAMI, Okla. — Ottawa County celebrates the completion of a project five years in the making. A ribbon cutting took place in Miami Tuesday morning for the new Quapaw Nation Emergency Operations Center and Ottawa County Central Dispatch Building. It’s a collaboration between the Quapaw Nation, City of Miami,...
Community steps up to help Lawton firefighter after twin babies born 13 weeks premature
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Keegan and Colbie Garrett, who both work for the City of Lawton, welcomed their baby twins to the world 13 weeks premature on July 10, with one weighing just one pound 13 ounces, and the other weighing one pound 14 ounces. Now the Garrett’s are doing everything they can to make sure their babies are healthy, with some community help.
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