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Concrete street repairs due across Yukon
Damaged concrete panels will be replaced in nearly 100 places on streets across Yukon. The Yukon City Council, at its Aug. 6th meeting, is expected to consider approving the project list. Yukon Public Works Director Arnold Adams briefed council members on the planned street concrete panel replacement project during their...
All in the Family: NBA Kin Hand Down Keys to Managing Millions
Jalen Williams has assisted his Oklahoma City teammates in recognizing defensive schemes over the last two seasons. Now, the rising star forward carries the responsibility of helping his newly drafted younger brother, Cody, recognize financial fraud schemes.NBA Blocking TNT's Media Rights Shot Could Force Legal Jump Ball He’s poised to teach his little bro how to avoid losses both on and off the court. The Williams brothers joined a small fraternity of brothers—which includes Ausar and Amen Thompson last year—chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft after Cody was selected 10th by the Utah Jazz last month. “It’s dope,” Jalen...
Raid Leads To Arrests At Oklahoma Marijuana Trafficking Operation
Two people have been arrested after a raid at a large marijuana grow operation in Ardmore. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says state and local law enforcement authorities served the search as part of an ongoing investigation into out-of-state black market marijuana trafficking. “During the investigation, OBN Agents identified people...
Deer Creek, Yukon latest to refuse Ryan Walters' order to add Bible to curriculum
Two more large Oklahoma school districts, Deer Creek and Yukon, have joined a growing number that have declined to change their curriculum despite state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters' directive that the Bible be taught in every classroom. Those two districts have joined at least four others — Norman Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, Stillwater Public Schools and Bixby Public Schools — in lining up against Walters' directive. ...
Green Country Temps Begin Warming As Storm System Nears
Expect a gradual rise in both temperature and humidity for the next few days. There's a slight chance of a few isolated showers and storms in the area Wednesday and Thursday, mostly across far southeastern Oklahoma. However, as another system approaches on Friday into early Saturday, there will be a...
'Kids Are Our Community': Volunteers Fill Backpacks For Children In Need
School is right around the corner for many kids across Green Country. To make sure some students are prepared, local realtors are giving away backpacks. The Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors teamed up with Family and Children Services to give away more than 700 backpacks to children who need them most.
Oklahoma congressman calls for change after visiting site of attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen demanded change after visiting the location of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. As a House committee grilled the director of the Secret Service on Monday, Brecheen and other members of Congress visited the site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. "There were so...
Oklahoma Democrats now looking at potential candidates for vice president's post
Sunday's announcement that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection launched a flurry of speculation, quips from political pundits and, not unexpectedly, a second campaign ― one about who would join Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic candidate, at the top of the ticket. Following Biden's exit from the campaign and his subsequent endorsement of Harris for president, the discussion shifted to who would become Harris' running mate. With the Democrats' national convention just weeks away, the party's...
Oklahoma high school All-State week live updates: Putnam West has rare All-State wrestler
The Oklahoma Coaches Association high school All-State athletic events began Monday across the state. Here's a look at what happened: More: Fort Cobb-Broxton's Eli Willits, Stillwater's Ethan Holliday make USA Baseball 18U team Brian Seyed-Kordestanchi becomes first Putnam West wrestler since 2005 to make All-State ...
Another blow for Oklahoma's anti-ESG law
(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's law banning companies that discriminate against the oil and gas industry remains on hold after a judge issued a continuing injunction. The law was passed by the legislature in 2022. Don Keenan, a retired state employee who served on several boards, including the Oklahoma Public Employees and Justice and Judges and Retirement Board, challenged the law in court. Oklahoma District Court Judge Sheila D. Stinson...
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Fargo Highlights: Five Champions and 20 All-Americans for Oklahoma
Highlighted by five individual national champions, 20 other All-Americans, and a team runner-up finish in the Junior Men’s Greco Tournament, Oklahoma turned in a strong performance at the prestigious 2024 US Marine Corps 16U and Junior National Tournament (Fargo). Winning national titles and the coveted “stop signs” were Kali...
Sand Springs Public Schools offering free lunch for students during 2024-2025 school year
Sand Springs Public Schools has announced that all students are eligible for free meals this upcoming school year thanks to a federal program called Community Eligibility Provision. Through this new program, all students regardless of economic standing are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch. Parents/Guardians don’t have to fill...
'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades
A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground. River Garrett, 8, had to grow up quickly amid the disaster. "Our family didn't get hurt,...
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