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'Hope it don't happen again': Deadline looming for FEMA storm recovery assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Those affected by April and May's devastating storms in Oklahoma have until Jul. 31 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Impacted communities are still dealing with the crippling consequences months later. The Branch family's Marietta home sustained serious damage during an April...
Choctaw Nation Opposes Hydropower Project To Protect Natural Resources, Sovereignty
ADA, OK – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Tribal Council has approved a measure opposing a hydropower project proposed by the Southeast Oklahoma Power Corp. (SEOPC). A formal letter about the issue was sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing the tribe’s concerns about potential harm from the project and the importance of tribal participation in the approval process.
Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host ‘Georgia Tribe Night’
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of prominent Oklahoma-based tribal officials are demanding an apology from the Atlanta Braves after the team celebrated “Georgia Tribe Night” at its stadium last month. Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes announced Tuesday that they had passed a resolution calling on the Major League Baseball team to […] The post Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host ‘Georgia Tribe Night’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Don't try this at home: 'Twisters' director, NOAA discourage film fans from trying storm chasing
In the new movie "Twisters," Glen Powell's colorful Tornado Wrangler character Tyler Owens and his ragtag team of "extreme meteorologists" out of Arkansas come storming into the picture with loud country music, theme T-shirts and schemes to thrill their YouTube subscribers with wild weather-related stunts. After blasting a funnel cloud with fireworks,...
Oklahoma House approves study on 3D-printed homes for affordable housing
Could 3D-printed homes provide affordable housing in Oklahoma? Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-Oklahoma City, thinks they could. "Oklahoma is facing an affordable housing crisis, exacerbated by rising construction costs, supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and a demand that exceeds the available supply," Dollens said in proposing a House Interim Study, which was approved Wednesday. ...
Wildfire Smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canada Impacting Oklahoma
It may be looking a little hazy in Oklahoma this week, and that's because smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada are impacting skies in the Sooner State. Areas of Oregon, Washington and California are currently experiencing massive wildfires. An article from the Associate Press stated that...
Oklahoma Temperatures To Soar Back Into 100s
Oklahomans will want to enjoy these below average warm summer days while they can. The heat is about to crank back up in the Sooner State. Temperatures are expected to return to 100 degrees by next week. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, temperatures in Oklahoma will begin...
'Eat your veggies' the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge starts August 1st
For many Oklahomans, vegan food is a way of life with the expected outcomes of better health for the heart, weight management, and the control of blood sugar levels. In August, restaurants across Oklahoma City have the chance to take part in the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge. Red Earth Vegans...
Stigler softball competes at Oktaha Scrimmage Festival
Stigler senior Jordan Johnson slides safely into second base as Hartshorne shortstop prepares to catch the ball. Stigler softball played Hartshorne and Checotah on July 23 in the Oktaha Scrimmage Festival. Final scores - Stigler 2 Hartshorne 2 and Stigler 9 Checotah 2. Staff photo by John Block. Additonal photos...
Sallisaw wrestler wins Greco-Roman national title
FARGO, N.D. — After a rough end to the Junior Freestyle Division portion of the 2024 USA National Juniors Wrestling Tournament for Sallisaw 106-pounder Cason Craft, things could not have ended any better. Craft went through undefeated in the Greco-Roman Division portion of the national event to not only...
Company with alleged ties to China facing possible investigation by Arkansas officials
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a letter to Attorney General Tim Griffin, the Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward expressed "reasonable suspicion" that a business in Sebastian County may be violating Act 636, a new law passed in Arkansas that bans some foreign countries from owning land in Arkansas due to national security concerns.
Cherokee Nation to celebrate topping-out ceremony for new W.W. Hastings Hospital
The Cherokee Nation will celebrate the topping-out of the new W.W. Hastings Hospital. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Leaders from the Cherokee Nation will gather Thursday to hold a topping-out ceremony in celebration of the placement of the final steel beam for the future, state-of-the-art W.W. Hastings Hospital.
Thunder rookie Nikola Topic undergoes ACL surgery, will miss 2024-25 season
Thunder rookie Nikola Topic undergoes ACL surgery, will miss 2024-25 season Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Nikola Topic officially underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL, the team announced Wednesday. As expected, he plans to miss the entirety of the 2024-25 NBA season. “We’re going into that extremely optimistic with what it is that we’ve […] The post Thunder rookie Nikola Topic undergoes ACL surgery, will miss 2024-25 season appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
Aviation Program a Focal Point for Osage Nation
The Osage Nation has developed a Pathfinder Development Program, which is there to get tribal members ready for the aerospace and aviation industry. They have partnered with a couple different agencies and are hoping to provide hands-on STEM education for those between the ages of 17 and 21. Students can...
Pawhuska's water and electric systems holding up pretty well
Pawhuska's interim city manager said the community's infrastructure came through the most recent period of extremely hot weather in pretty good shape. There had been some electric power blinks in town, Interim City Manager Jerry Eubanks said, adding that an inquiry had been made of power suppliers. As for the...
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