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Oklahoma Weather Update: Fog and Storms Expected in Tulsa and Surrounding Areas
Tulsa, OK – Patchy areas of reduced visibility are expected overnight into Tuesday morning, potentially impacting the morning commute across Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. The National Weather Service (NWS) Tulsa has issued a warning for drivers to prepare for rapidly changing visibility. According to the NWS, visibility may...
Oklahoma authorities seize over 5,000 marijuana plants in Kingston raid
KINGSTON, Oklahoma — Authorities seized thousands of marijuana plants and processed marijuana during a raid on an unregistered grow operation in Kingston. On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' (OBN) Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) executed a search warrant at 17368 Fobb Bottom Road. The operation resulted in the seizure of 5,212 marijuana plants and 178 pounds of processed marijuana, according to a press release from the OBN. Arrests are pending.
Oklahoma City metro school districts share if they will follow mandated Bible curriculum
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — We're working to learn which school districts across Oklahoma will follow State Superintendent Ryan Walters' mandate, and teach the bible in the classroom. Many districts around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area say they're evaluating the situation, and waiting for more information from the Oklahoma State...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
VIDEO: Amarillo’s Fourth of July Drone Light Show A Sight to See
When we head out for Fourth of July celebrations in the Texas Panhandle we have come to expect fireworks. We light off all of the arsenals that we can. We look up to the sky to enjoy the show of others. There never seems to be a lack of lights and noises in the sky to entertain us.
Booker favorable rating ‘strong’ in Lawton mayoral race
LAWTON – Mayor Stan Booker is in a comfortable position in his bid for a third and final three-year term, a recent survey commissioned by Southwest Ledger indicates. • Very favorable: 49.3%. • Somewhat favorable: 19.7%. • Heard of but no opinion: 5.6%. • Somewhat unfavorable: 7%. • Very...
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 Diversion Hub final plans
Photo courtesy: ©Diversion Hub conceptual rendering by Rees Associates. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States. In order to improve the criminal justice system in the state, The Oklahoma County Diversion Hub is a multi-agency network created in June 2020 that assists low-level offenders in stabilizing their lives, receiving life-changing services and helping them transition back into the Oklahoma City community.
Local Organizations Team Up On Annual 'Backpacks For Kids' Giveaway
School is right around the corner for many kids across Green Country. The Greater Tulsa Association Of Realtors teamed up with Family and Children Services for its annual giveaway. The program provides more than 700 backpacks to make sure kids are ready for the school year. Shelley Carson started "Backpacks...
'It Can Happen To Anyone': Mental Health Professionals Response To Murder-Suicide Investigations
Mental health professionals are responding after another Green Country family lost their lives in a murder-suicide in Broken Arrow. In Broken Arrow alone, there have been at least five murder-suicide investigations in less than two years. GRAND Mental Health says there are several factors that could play into someone wanting...
Grand opening set for Reasor’s south Broken Arrow location
Broken Arrow residents who’ve been eagerly waiting for Reasor’s new location to open in south Broken Arrow will get their day soon. Brookshire Grocery Co. announced the grand opening for the store is 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 at 1914 W. Norfolk Dr. The 65,000-square-foot store is the flagship property for the Aspen Ridge development on Aspen Avenue, just north of the Creek Turnpike.
Driver In Fatal Skiatook Crash Declared Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man who prosecutors said killed someone while driving high in Skiatook in 2021 has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Jacob Gilmartin was high and speeding when he crashed head-on into Clifton Smith, U.S. Attorneys say. He was arrested but later released after tribal prosecutors didn't file charges. Gilmartin...
Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
Drink of the week: NA peach cobbler old-fashioned at Straight-Edge Lounge pop-up at Coracle Coffee
Jeff Thompson has a vision for a sober speakeasy. He also has a drink that is an old-fashioned mocktail — a peach cobbler old-fashioned. It’s this week’s beverage of the week. The drink is zero-proof … but doesn’t taste that way. It has the look and feel...
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