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Where Are They Now? Amara Boettler-Detrick
Amara was born and raised west of Hennessey on the family farm by Nick and Maribeth Boettler. Amara being the fifth-generation educator on her mom’s side of the family and the third-generation educator on her dad’s side; one could say educating people was in her blood. The wonderful support, guidance and unwavering love from her parents, family and friends have made her who she is today.
Oklahoma Narcotics Agents Seize Marijuana Plants, Processsed Pot
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics agents seized 106,062 marijuana plants and 1,120 pounds of processed marijuana from a growing operation in Ardmore. Two arrests were made during the raid. Thirty-four – year-old Wen Bin Huang and 37-year-old Wen Zhang Huang were booked into the Carter County jail for Aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs. The investigation is continuing and more arrests are possible.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
McDonald, Sides set for quarterfinal showdown at OGA State Amateur
Above: Will McDonald tees off on the seventh hole in his second round match against Emerson Majma. It will be a test of will in the quarterfinals of the Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship, as defending champion William McDonald of Oklahoma City meets uber talented Will Sides of Tulsa Thursday morning at The Patriot in Owasso.
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...
'Hope it don't happen again': Deadline looming for FEMA storm recovery assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Those affected by April and May's devastating storms in Oklahoma have until Jul. 31 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Impacted communities are still dealing with the crippling consequences months later. The Branch family's Marietta home sustained serious damage during an April...
Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host “Georgia Tribe Night”
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of prominent Oklahoma-based tribal officials are demanding an apology from the Atlanta Braves after the team celebrated “Georgia Tribe Night” at its stadium last month. Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes announced Tuesday that they had passed a resolution calling on the Major League Baseball team to […] The post Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host “Georgia Tribe Night” appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Don't try this at home: 'Twisters' director, NOAA discourage film fans from trying storm chasing
In the new movie "Twisters," Glen Powell's colorful Tornado Wrangler character Tyler Owens and his ragtag team of "extreme meteorologists" out of Arkansas come storming into the picture with loud country music, theme T-shirts and schemes to thrill their YouTube subscribers with wild weather-related stunts. After blasting a funnel cloud with fireworks,...
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