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Yukon woman accused of bringing meth to jail
EL RENO – A Yukon woman now faces a felony for allegedly bringing drugs to the Canadian County Jail. Megan Elizabeth White, 35, was charged May 31 in Canadian County District Court with bringing contraband into jail/penal institution. The crime is punishable upon conviction by one to five years...
Oklahoma City ranked as one of the worst cities in the US for air pollution
The Oklahoma City metro area has risen to one of the worst cities in the country for air pollution, reports the American Lung Association. The 2024 State of the Air report ranked Oklahoma City as the 25th most polluted by annual particle pollution. Though the metro area was less affected by wildfire smoke in this year’s report, OKC is still grappling with pollutionfrom local industrial and mobile sources, the report states, as well as high ozone days.
152nd Quapaw Powwow concludes with final celebrations
QUAPAW, Okla. — Hundreds of people gathered in Oklahoma this weekend for the 152nd Quapaw Nation Powwow. It began on the 4th of July at the Quapaw Nation Powwow grounds. It’s a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Quapaw Nation tribe. The event draws in hundreds...
‘Winningest Boys HS Coach in Country’ passes at 96
A legendary high school basketball coach and educator with local ties has died in Fort Worth, Texas where he was remembered last month with a “celebration of life” service. A graduate of Sapulpa’s Booker T. Washington High School, Coach Robert “Bob’ Hughes, Sr., also is being remembered across...
'Remembering Adobe Walls' at 150: Exhibit opens at PPHM
CANYON - Friday evening, June 28, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon introduced a new exhibit to a full crowd. "Remembering Adobe Walls" focuses on the events that eventually led to the Red River War, which directly affected United States history in a fundamental and far-reaching way, according to Michael R. Grauer, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture/Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City church launches shoe drive to help city’s homeless
OKLAHOMA CITY — A local church is going a step above for those in need with its annual shoe drive. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The Mayflower Congregational UCC Church is asking for public help and said you could help transform a life. “It’s...
OKC overwhelmed by pet overpopulation; free spay/neuter services offered
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Animal Shelters in the OKC metro area are overwhelmed, many of them exceeding capacity for dogs and cats. PETA says the best solution to the pet overpopulation issue is spaying and neutering your pets, this summer they have placed ads in Oklahoma City urging Oklahomans to do so.
Oklahoma City Zoo mourns loss of beloved serval Bosco after battle with cancer
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens have announced the death of one of the Zoo's servals, Bosco, due to cancer. Bosco was 15-years-old and arrived at the OKC Zoo in 2019. In February 2024, a salivary gland tumor was removed from Bosco and according...
Provence promoted to YFD battalion chief
A 24-year Yukon Fire Department veteran has been promoted to battalion chief. Cary Provence celebrated his most recent promotion during a July 3rd ceremony at YFD headquarters, 1000 E Main. Provence became a full-time Yukon firefighter in September 2000 after serving as a volunteer. Provence’s previous promotions were to the...
God Provided the Last Big Bang
In a remarkable photograph, Jeff Flinn caught a lighting strike hitting a small pond at the HOA Southern Reserve in Jenks during their July 4th Celebration this year. Board President Jason Reed said “We knew rain was on the way, but we didn’t expect lighting to hit that close.”
Josh Pate Makes Bold Prediction On Which Two Teams Could Dominate The SEC
Josh Pate made a prediction about which two teams could begin dominating the SEC on a recent edition of Late Kick Live. In recent years, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs have been dominant forces in the conference. Alabama won its 30th conference title last season, and Georgia ...
Mikhayla Moore Pitches Perfect Game at Branson Nationals Championship
ADAIR, Oklahoma ~ At just 12 years old, Mikhayla Moore, a seventh grader from Adair, has achieved a remarkable feat in the world of youth sports. At the Branson Nationals Championship Softball Tournament held at the end of June, Mikhayla pitched a perfect game, an extraordinary accomplishment for any athlete, let alone someone so young.
Fort Gibson Veteran Receives Diploma At 50th Class Reunion
A veteran from Fort Gibson finally has his high school diploma, about five decades later. Terry Taylor was supposed to graduate in 1974, but he joined the military and couldn't get his diploma. Terry was given a high school diploma recently during the 50th class reunion for Fort Gibson graduates.
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