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$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
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In search of a smarter sensor
Mizzou’s Matthias Young develops a technique to detect nutrients in soil faster and more affordably. Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients — nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers — are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways.
Outlaws sweep Texarkana in a doubleheader
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin Outlaws wrap up a 7-game series against the Texarkana Rhinos. The series opener and finale included doubleheaders for the longest home stand of the season. Joplin wins game in a 6-0 shutout. The Outlaws come back in Game 2 to defeat Texarkana 4-3 on a walk-off bases loaded walk by Kahle Good. Joplin earns a day off of rest. The Outlaws return to Joe Becker Stadium this Tuesday vs Fort Smith.
OSBI confirms investigation into Waurika city officials
WAURIKA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) confirmed they are investigating several Waurika city officials. OSBI says the investigation into city officials is due to an alleged assault. No further information has been given at this time. You can count on your 7News team to provide an...
Shooting Incident at Econo Lodge Motel in Pryor Ends in Tragedy
PRYOR, Oklahoma ~ Last night, at approximately 9:39 PM, Pryor Creek Police Officers were dispatched to the Econo Lodge Motel on the south side of Pryor Creek in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim outside a motel room with two gunshot wounds to his upper body. The suspect had fled the scene before the officers arrived, but eyewitnesses provided a description of the suspect's vehicle.
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
Warrant issued for woman accused of exploiting elderly woman out of nearly $52,000
NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Tammy Dene Jones, 51, Enid, by the Kay County District Court. Jones is facing felony counts of exploitation of elderly and or disabled adult by deception and intimidation and computer fraud and or unlawful use of a computer system. Ponca City police report that Jones is accused of fraudulently obtaining $51,877.94 from a senior citizen.
Naturals and Tulsa Drillers game won't be rescheduled after rain interruption
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers on July 21 has been rained out. Officials say the game against the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not be made up. It was the last scheduled game between the two clubs this season.
OU basketball's Jeff Nwankwo out for season with torn Achilles, per report
NORMAN — OU redshirt junior Jeff Nwankwo will miss the 2024-25 season with a torn Achilles, per a report from SoonerScoop.com. Nwankwo reportedly tore his Achilles during summer workouts, has had surgery and will remain on scholarship. The former Putnam City North basketball and football standout spent last season...
247Sports Lists Three Big 12 Teams to CFP Preseason Prediction List
Three Big 12 teams were included in a recent preseason college football playoff predictions list from 247Sports’ Brad Crawford. Crawford included the likes of Kansas State, Utah, and Oklahoma State on the list, with the Wildcats earning the No. 4 seed in the CFP and OSU and Utah earning watch list honors.
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
'I'm Extremely Confident': Collin Oliver Ready For One Last Ride With Cowboys
Oklahoma State landed a pair of defensive standouts on the 2024 Preseason All-Big 12 team, linebackers Nick Martin and Collin Oliver. For Oliver, it's his last ride and it's been a good one so far for him. He's racked up 130 career total tackles to go with over 38 tackles for loss and 22 sacks.
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