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Man sought in connection to alleged Pocola murder arrested in Indiana after more than a year
POCOLA, Okla. — According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), a suspect in a Pocola murder investigation from 2023 has been arrested. In 2023, OSB) and the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) began searching for Tyriq Eastling in connection to the alleged murder of a man in Pocola on Feb. 21, 2023.
Ascension St. John receives national recognition for stroke program
TULSA, Okla.— Ascension St. John Medical Center (ASJMC) recently received the American Heart Association's (AHA) Advanced Therapy Distinction as part of the association's Get With The Guidelines Awards. "This designation by the American Heart Association represents the diligence and dedication of our physicians, surgeons and nursing teams to provide...
Oklahoma City restaurants set to vie for your vote in Vegan Chef Challenge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several restaurants are set to take part in the second annual Oklahoma City Vegan Chef Challenge. >> Related Video Above: Air Fryer Tofu Is A Great Way To Go Meatless For Dinner. During the monthlong event that kicks off on Aug. 1, chefs from across the...
Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Plumbing Parts From Local Businesses
Tulsa police arrested a man they said went to several restaurants around the city and stole plumbing parts from their bathrooms. A probable cause affidavit said Austen Bumsted walked into the restrooms at places like McDonald's, Braum's, Chick-fil-A, QuikTrip, and Waffle House and took items like flushing handles, valves, pipes, and sensors.
Washington County Health Department Back To School Bash
The back to school rush is on. Stores are stocked and dealing sales. As you’re checking off your kids’ back to school survival checklist you might think that you’re missing something…Oh right, vaccines!\. The Washington County Health Department (also serving Nowata County) is hosting a Back...
Piedmont lowers number of ag program animals on small acreages
The Piedmont City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to limit the number of farm animals used in a school agricultural education program such as those that have been living in Dickerson Farms. At issue has been the number of animals allowed with a special permit from the city at a...
BHS Football Will Have Spots to Fill
At Bartlesville High, the Bruin football team is only 2.5 weeks away from practices kicking off across Northeast Oklahoma. This fall will be an interesting mix for the Bruins. BHS will have multiple big-time returners, notably at quarterback and wide receiver in Nate Neal and Damien Niko. However, Bartlesville will also have to fill some holes.
Shootings, fires, and fights: Nationwide increase in outlaw biker violence seeping into Oklahoma
Just before 8 p.m. on April 13, a man rode his motorcycle into the parking lot of a southside Panda Express. Soon after, he was followed by several more bikers who rumbled into the same area. Moments after the bikers thundered into the parking lot, Oklahoma City police received calls that a man...
'Class Matters,' nonprofit helping underrepresented students in the community, receives donations
OKLAHOMA CITY — A few months ago, KOCO 5 told the story of Dr. Darron Lamkin and his non-profit, Class Matters, which helps underrepresented students in our community with a focus on STEM. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Since then, he’s received tens of...
Bartlesville ace Brenden Asher eyes future with Oral Roberts baseball
From the first time he lifted up Brenden Asher as a newborn infant, John Pannell suspected he might be holding a bundle of baseball talent. Destiny then took over. Pannell recalls Asher as the little boy with the plastic bat and ball, as the older boy honing his diamond skills to serrated precision,...
Retiring Northeastern State University Professor establishes endowed scholarship for counseling
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Dr. Kenny Paris, a professor in the Northeastern State University (NSU) Department of Psychology and Counseling, has established the Dr. Kenny Paris Endowed Scholarship for Counseling in honor of his retirement after 28 years of service. Paris and his wife, Tammie, established the endowed scholarship for...
Yukon Czech Hall reaches milestone
Yukon Czech Hall, a historic hub of Czech-American culture, will mark a historic milestone with a 125th anniversary celebration this Saturday, July 27. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a commemorative program, followed by live music and dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Czech Hall’s bar...
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.
TWISTERS movie mentions Blackwell Library; features local storm chaser
This weekend saw the release of the highly anticipated feature film “Twisters” from Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery which opened to a staggering $80 million dollars, well beyond even the most lofty industry projections. The film acts as a “stand-alone” sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” which,...
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