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Woman faces first-degree murder after domestic dispute turns deadly
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A woman is facing first-degree murder after a deadly stabbing Sunday afternoon. Tulsa Police said the victim, 28-year-old Terry Whited, flagged down an officer Sunday around 4 p.m. near E Virgin Street and N Quaker Avenue. Whited told police he'd been stabbed. He was taken...
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Broken Arrow Police Identify Shooter In Triple-Murder-Suicide
Broken Arrow Police have identified the shooter in an apparent murder-suicide in Broken Arrow. According to BAPD, 26-year-old Jacob Haas fatally shot his 21-year-old brother, 76-year-old grandfather, and 55-year-old aunt. Police report that autopsy findings indicate Haas died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound but added that the official report is still pending.
ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver
Oklahoma energy company ONEOK plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand in that region. The project involves the construction ... Read More » The post ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Deadly shooting at Econo Lodge Motel in Pryor, suspect in custody
PRYOR, OKLA. (KTUL) — Pryor Creek Police are investigating after a deadly shooting at an Econo Lodge Motel. Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday and found a man with at least two gunshot wounds to his upper body. Witnesses said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Afton town leaders appoint new police chief, judge and court clerk
AFTON, Okla. – For the first time in three months, Afton city leaders held a town meeting after swearing in their newest board member, Shasta Waggoner. The three-member board voted to convene for an executive session to discuss the employment of a town employee. The board returned 45 minutes and took no action.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Pleasantview business commemorating 10 years
PLEASANTVIEW, Kan. — Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore is celebrating 10 years of Ryan and Glenda Yoder owning the store on Saturday, July 27. Along with celebrating the 10 years they will be holding a Customer Appreciation event. It will be filled with fun things for families to do.
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
Musial title dream ends for Doenges squad, Legion tourney next
Former baseball legend Stan Musial — who knew how to dream big — has been gone 11 years. On Thursday, the Bartlesville Doenges Ford 19-and-under baseball team saw its Musial dream die at the hands of the Tulsa Sandlots, 7-2, in the summer season finale at renowned Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium and its showcase diamond, Rigdon Field. ...
Arvest Foundation Donates $5K to YMCA
Richard Kane YMCA recently received a $5,000 gift from the Arvest Foundation to help subsidize membership and program costs for low to moderate income families. Jay Dyer, loan manager for Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region and Cory Snelson, Arvest business development representative, presented the check to Richard Kane YMCA CEO Robert Phillips.
SEK Humane Society hosts annual Tie Dye Bandana Making event
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Humane Society brought a pop of tie dye for your pets through its annual event. The Humane Society held its third annual, “tie dye bandana making” event Sunday afternoon. For a donation of $5, families and people of all ages grabbed...
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