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OMMA cuts staff, citing lower licensing
Good morning, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today marks the start of a cooler week with a high of 86 degrees, low of 71; Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Oklahoma City, according to AccuWeather ...
Ammunition vending machines arrive in Oklahoma grocery stores
Some Oklahoma grocery stores now have the controversial ammunition vending machines, according to a PoncaCity Now report. The city of Wetumka's attorney said a deal between the Super C Mart and the vending machine maker, American Rounds, was completed between private parties. American Rounds ammunition vending machines are expanding across the south and Midwest, and being met with some criticism from those who favor more regulations around firearms. But others see no issue.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including 11 years […] The post 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to ‘take people under her wing’ appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
National Democratic group focusing on two Oklahoma legislative races this fall
A national organization, charged with electing Democratic lawmakers to state legislatures, announced it was spotlighting two Oklahoma races this year. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee said it was targeting Erin Brewer in Senate District 47 and Chaunté Gilmore in House District 100. "These strong Democratic candidates provide opportunities to flip competitive seats and combat the GOP majorities in the House and Senate," the organization said in a media statement.
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
Woman arrested on numerous charges following dangerous chase in Broken Arrow
A Tulsa woman was arrested on numerous charge after allegedly leading police on a dangerous car chase through Broken Arrow Monday. Ashley Marie Aguilar was arrested shortly after 5:30 p.m. and booked at the Tulsa County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding (endangering others), malicious damage to property, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, assault with dangerous weapon and registration and proof of insurance violations. Aguilar has a court date of July 22.
VOTE NOW: 2024 FloMarching Fan Favorite - DCI Broken Arrow
Vote now for your favorite DCI drum and bugle corps of the night performing LIVE on FloMarching in 2024 DCI Broken Arrow. Catch all of the drum corps action this summer live exclusively on FloMarching as corps travel the country and compete to make history including the 30+ events like the DCI Southwestern Championship in San Antonio, the DCI Southeastern Championship in Atlanta, and ending with the 2024 DCI World Championships.
International Drum Corps Competition Takes Over Broken Arrow High School
People from all over the country were in Broken Arrow to perform in the annual Drums of Summer Drum Corps competition. After hours of making sure they hit every note and got every step on point, the Ohio Bluecoats were ready to compete in the Drum Corps International Drums of Summer.
'You dare not walk on 200th street without your head on a swivel'
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — A Broken Arrow resident reaches out to NewsChannel 8 frustrated with drivers blowing through stop signs and speeding at excessive rates. The resident stated that he has reached out to the city of Broken Arrow for years and has not gotten anywhere. After getting...
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