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Should Oklahoma Drivers Be on the Road? New Study Confirms…
We are not doing fine, Oklahoma, especially on the roads. According to a new study by Forbes Advisor, Oklahoma has made it to the top 5 of the worst states for road rage driving, sitting at #4. The Forbes Advisor Study. The study done by Forbes Advisor focused on nine...
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit Oklahoma this week for GOP fundraiser, per report
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick JD Vance is scheduled to be in Oklahoma City this week raising money for the Republican presidential campaign. The event is private, and there is no public rally scheduled for the Ohio senator. ...
OMRF receives $2.4 million grant to research disease-causing genetic mutations
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thanks to the National Institutes of Health, a scientist with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a $2.4 million grant to study disease-causing genetic mutations. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. With the four-year grant, Gaurav...
Humana Healthy Horizons Commits to Increasing Healthcare Access for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is investing in community-based organizations throughout Oklahoma to expand access to care for those who need it most. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724798615/en/ Humana Healthy Horizons employees participated in the groundbreaking for the new CREOKS Behavioral Health Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, June 17. The facility will be the first of its kind, integrating behavioral health, physical health and crisis stabilization in one location. With a goal to simplify comprehensive healthcare, the center will offer a range of services for all ages, supporting the intersection of mental, physical and social wellness. (Photo: Business Wire)
Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony blocked from new discussion of utility rate audits
Two Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners clashed in a heated argument Tuesday with one accusing the other of being dishonest in a debate over whether state laws regarding audits were followed in the aftermath of harsh winter storms of 2021 when electricity and natural gas companies requested rate assistance. Commissioner Bob Anthony submitted a request...
Hobart daycare workers charged with child neglect, caught on camera
HOBART, OKLA (KOKH) — Two Hobart daycare employees were arrested for child neglect following an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). Pamela Siesser, 40, and Crystal Edmundson were arrested on charges of child neglect. According to OSBI, its department's assistance was requested on April 23, 2024,...
Prison Program Changes Lives Through Dog Obedience Classes
GRANITE, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections' Oklahoma State Reformatory, the City of Altus Animal Control and the Altus Animal Welfare Association have created an obedience training program for abused and neglected dogs. Many of them were deemed unworthy of adoption due to behavior issues. The inaugural class began on June 24, and the once “unadoptable” dogs are now graduating and looking for new families.
OBN Director: Okla. No Longer ‘Wild West Of Weed,’ Large Grow Farm Raided In Ardmore
Oklahoma’s marijuana program is no longer viewed nationally as the “wild west of weed.” That’s according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Director Donnie Anderson. “Oklahoma now has gained a proud reputation for having some of the most efficient and effective regulatory oversight and criminal enforcement of any medical marijuana state,” Anderson said.
Altus man accused of shooting man multiple times following argument
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Charges filed against an Altus man accuse him of shooting at a man multiple times after an argument. Juan Dominguez Ruiz faces two felony charges, including shooting with intent to kill and using a vehicle in the discharge of a weapon. Police were called out last...
Former Kingfisher head football coach to face prosecution after all in child neglect case
KINGFISHER — The former head football coach at Kingfisher High School will face trial after all on a child neglect charge. Jeff Myers, 57, was charged in October in Kingfisher County District Court after a lengthy investigation that began when a former player filed a hazing lawsuit. He denies wrongdoing. ...
'A lot dirtier': Weather, broken system contaminate Coweta's water
COWETA — Gina Keas' dogs hardly drink their water — and when she cleans out their bowls, the basins are orange, brown and black. She also has high levels of copper in her swimming pool. And the problems continue when she tries to clean her bathroom. “When you...
Court documents detail investigation into J Avenue stabbing leading to manslaughter charges
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Charges have officially been filed against the suspect charged in a stabbing death that took place on SW J Avenue in Lawton. 25-year-old James Taylor is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from the incident. Court documents state...
Ascension St. John receives national recognition for stroke program
TULSA, Okla.— Ascension St. John Medical Center (ASJMC) recently received the American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Therapy Distinction as part of the association's Get With The Guidelines Awards. "This designation by the American Heart Association represents the diligence and dedication of our physicians, surgeons and nursing teams to provide...
Oklahoma City restaurants set to vie for your vote in Vegan Chef Challenge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several restaurants are set to take part in the second annual Oklahoma City Vegan Chef Challenge. >> Related Video Above: Air Fryer Tofu Is A Great Way To Go Meatless For Dinner. During the monthlong event that kicks off on Aug. 1, chefs from across the...
Shootings, fires, and fights: Nationwide increase in outlaw biker violence seeping into Oklahoma
Just before 8 p.m. on April 13, a man rode his motorcycle into the parking lot of a southside Panda Express. Soon after, he was followed by several more bikers who rumbled into the same area. Moments after the bikers thundered into the parking lot, Oklahoma City police received calls that a man...
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