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OHP: Several Drownings Thursday, Lake Thunderbird Drowning Victim Identified
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has responded to several reported drownings in Oklahoma. One of which was at Lake Thunderbird. OHP identified the Lake Thunderbird drowning victim as 53-year-old Sean Mooney, from Harrah. OHP confirmed that Mooney was working on his boat and fell overboard for an unknown reason on Wednesday,...
Storms with heavy rain, some hail move across central Oklahoma before fireworks shows
Be sure to pay attention while celebrating the Fourth of July. Besides being very hot, severe storms have popped up across Oklahoma, including in the OKC metro. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. Below was a running blog of KOCO 5's severe...
Biblical push in schools poses major test for separation of church and state
Officials in red states are increasingly using schools to test the wall between church and state. Oklahoma joined Louisiana last week in insisting that biblical teachings have a place in the classroom, alarming civil liberties groups that say lawmakers are trying to evangelize students in taxpayer-funded schools. “The goal of all of these strategies…
Black Women Superintendents Lead 2 Largest Oklahoma School Districts
This is the first time both Black women educators are superintendents, marking a historic shift for Oklahoma school districts. In a groundbreaking development for Oklahoma’s education landscape, Black women educators now serve as superintendents of the state’s two largest school districts. Jamie Polk, an Iowa native with 25...
Advance tickets go on sale July 4 for upcoming movie 'Reagan,' filmed in Oklahoma
In conjunction with Independence Day, ShowBiz Direct has announced that tickets will go on sale July 4 for the upcoming movie "Reagan," which was filmed primarily in Oklahoma. Billed as the first full-length feature film about America's 40th president, "Reagan" stars Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight and Penelope Ann Miller and is set to debut exclusively in theaters nationwide Aug. 30.
Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department
OKLAHOMA CITY – A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms. Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department. Owners of the […] The post Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
FAME signing day celebrates first manufacturing student cohort for Oklahoma’s workforce
Eight students were celebrated as the first cohort of students in Oklahoma for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at a signing ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City’s STEM Technologies Building. FAME, a highly successful hybrid academic and training program originally created by Toyota and nationally scaled by the National Association of Manufacturers, helps fill the manufacturing pipeline by providing global-best workforce development.
A 4th Of July Front Brings Heat Relief; Storms Moving Through Part Of NE Okla.
A few storms are moving through Green Country Wednesday evening. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Mayes and Rogers County before it was cancelled at 7:15 p.m. A break from the heat and humidity arrives Friday and Saturday. What are the storm chances in Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 3?
‘You have to be limited in what you want’: Community reacts to elimination of state grocery tax
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - House Bill 1955 was signed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in February, eliminating the 4.5% state tax on groceries and it’s set to take effect next month. Community members voiced their thoughts on how it will affect their shopping. “Not really that much,” said Larry...
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt names a new chief of staff
Gov. Kevin Stitt has named Grayson Walker, one of his legal counselors and a member of the secretary of state's office, to be his new chief of staff. Walker succeeds Brandon Tatum, recently named executive director of the Regional University System of Oklahoma. "Grayson is an Oklahoma City native and...
Severe weather may impact Stillwater's Boomer Blast, SEMA monitoring closely
STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — Potential severe weather could affect Stillwater's Boomer Blast festivities. The Stillwater Emergency Management (SEMA) Department will monitor the weather. Severe weather could include 60 miles-per-hour winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and possible hail. Additionally, severe heat, up to a 110-degree heat index, could affect eventgoers. For updated...
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