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Power restored after suspected drunken driver crashes, causing power outage in west Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Power has been restored to residents on the west side of the Oklahoma City metro after a crash caused an overnight outage. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police say an SUV knocked out a power pole around 2 a.m. on Thursday...
2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing
Henryetta Police say someone stabbed three people, killing two and leaving a third person hurt. Police say this happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. They said the person responsible also stabbed themself and was flown to a Tulsa hospital in critical condition. Police say everyone involved is from Latin America,...
Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City hosting 'Toast to Toby Keith' tribute concert
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City's Uptown District is hosting a tribute concert in honor of the late country music legend Toby Keith. The Oklahoma native died in February due to complications from stomach cancer. On Friday, "Toast to Toby Keith: A Tribute Concert" will feature...
Bixby Schools Introduce New Cell Phone Policies and Clarify Stance on Bible Instruction
Source – ktul.com. BIXBY, OKLA. (KTUL) — As Bixby Public Schools prepares for the upcoming school year, it has announced significant updates to its cell phone policies regarding cell phone use and religious texts. Starting in August, students in grades K-9 will face strict restrictions on cell phones and other communication devices.
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...
Muscogee Nation Announces $100M Coweta Casino Hotel Project
TULSA, OK – Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises have announced a $100 million capital investment to build the Coweta Casino Hotel on 17 acres at the southeast corner of East 131st Street South and State Highway 51 in Coweta, OK. The project will break ground in September 2024 and open in spring 2026. The Coweta Casino Hotel will create 250 new jobs in the greater Tulsa region.
'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...
Metro Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Lighting A Couple On Fire
A metro man who’s accused of dousing a couple in lighter fluid and setting them on fire is charged with their attempted murders. Initially charged with arson last week, reports show police arrested Michael Madison when he returned to the scene of the crime. Witnesses said Madison was identified...
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.
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