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Deer collision on Highway 59 leads to fatal motorcycle crash
A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Highway 59, three miles north of Lanagan, Missouri, at approximately 3:05 a.m. on July 22, 2024. William D. Linclon, a 49-year-old man from Lanagan, Missouri, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson Superglide southbound on Highway 59 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway. This collision caused Linclon to travel off the left side of the roadway, hitting a guardrail. As a result, Linclon was ejected from the motorcycle and fell down an embankment.
Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – Despite a near-total ban on abortion, Oklahoma’s state Legislature saw dozens of bills attempting to impose more restrictions. But none crossed the finish line to become law this session. Bills ranged in focus, from restricting “chemical abortions” and “abortion pills” to personifying fetuses and restricting travel for the procedure. Oklahoma law bans […] The post Attempts to further restrict abortion fail to cross the finish line in Oklahoma appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. ...
Northeast Tech Afton Campus STEM students to build FAA-certified airplane
AFTON, Okla. — Aviation pursuits for Northeast Oklahoma high school students are soaring to new heights with the addition of a unique educational opportunity allowing them to build an aircraft. Northeast Tech Afton Campus showcased its collaboration with Tango Flight on Thursday afternoon. An airplane vertical stabilizer was delivered to the Afton Campus, setting the […]
Federal Fugitive Captured in Southwest Missouri
A Federal Fugitive from justice is captured over the weekend in southwest Missouri. Deputies from the McDonald County Sheriff's Office along with Detectives and the Special Response Team served two warrants on Thursday in the Goodman, MO, area, as a part of an investigation into a theft ring. Three people...
Leadership Missouri Focuses on Workforce, Tech During UCM Lee’s Summit Visit
Workforce and technology training were the topics of the day as members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program toured the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee's Summit at Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) on July 17. The Leadership Missouri program aims to foster leadership skills in individuals...
State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse
Kansas health care experts want to develop more partnerships and policies to protect older residents from abuse. Public health officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department for Children and Families recently discussed approaching an aging population and their abuse as public […] The post State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Tulsa Musician Johnny Polygon Performs Newest Single Ahead Of Album Release
Tulsa musician Johnny Polygon visited the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch back in March and now two of his songs have over 2 million streams on Spotify. Johnny says his music is inspired by his road to sobriety and his next album called "The Program" will have twelve songs. Each song represents a step in his journey. On Monday, Johnny Polygon once again joined News On 6 on the porch to perform his song "Step 9" on the Coca-Cola Porch.
Police seek help to identify debit card fraud suspect in Stillwater
STILLWATER, OKLA (KOKH) — The Stillwater Police Department is requesting public help in identifying the subject pictured for a fraud investigation. According to SPD, the subject pictured made unauthorized use of a debit card on Thursday, July 18. The suspect is a white male with a beard and eyeglasses....
Oklahoma Sooners defense still has something to prove
There’s a lot to be encouraged about with the Oklahoma Sooners defense as they make their way into the SEC. The returns of Billy Bowman and Woodi Washington provided the Sooners defense with a huge boost. They have a number of blue-chip prospects ready to take the next step to become significant contributors on the roster.
Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Report: Police force on Black Tulsans far exceeds representation in city
Tulsa police use non-lethal force on Black people far more than anyone else in the city, but TPD officials argue there is legitimacy to when officers choose to use force. The department's 2023 annual report shows 371 verified uses of force during arrests. 176 of these — 48.2% — were on Black people. This rate is more than triple Tulsa's Black population of roughly 15%, though the numbers mirror national statistics.
Law enforcement logs July 19-21
The following information is provided by Ponca City police and the Kay County Sheriff’s Department. At 12:36 a.m. police responded to the are near 1300 Dixie for a report of an intoxicated female. A report was made and the female was transported to the emergency room. At 3:06 a.m....
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