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Broken Arrow man dies in motorcycle accident
A 59-year-old man from Broken Arrow died Tuesday after a two-vehicle accident, the Broken Arrow Police Department said. Officers responded the 2800 block of East Houston Street, just west of State Highway 51 at 6:41 p.m. for a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident. The motorcycle driver, whose name hasn’t been released,...
Social services to embed with BA police, firefighters to address community mental health needs
Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments are taking a collaborative approach to resolving emergency situations for people suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. Beginning July 1, care coordinators from Family & Children’s Services and Grand Mental Health will be embedded with first responders. Family & Children Services...
Soldiers Wish & two roofing companies help a disabled veteran with a new roof
SAND SPRINGS, Okla. (KTUL) — Soldier's Wish, a non-profit organization in Broken Arrow, gives back to local veterans who are in need. That family’s roof has been damaged since last year’s Father’s Day storm. Their insurance company dropped them saying their roof was too old. But...
Early childhood education conference being hosted at NSU-BA
The Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children (OKAEYC) is hosting its annual conference in Broken Arrow this month. The event will take place on July 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northeastern State University’s Broken Arrow campus — 3100 New Orleans St. in the Education Building.
Broken Arrow offers tips on handling increased door-to-door solicitors
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow residents may see more door-to-door solicitors this time of year, and the city has some tips to help residents avoid them. City Manager Michael Spurgeon said solicitors are legally allowed to work in the community with the proper permit. However, for those...
Heat Warnings To Continue For The Week But Some Relief Possible Soon
The hot and humid conditions are set to continue for the next few days. Excessive heat warnings and advisories will remain active at least until Thursday, with a forecast drop in heat and humidity Friday through part of the weekend as a frontal boundary moves southward through the region. What...
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
Anonymous Donations Fund Flooring Project at RSU Library
Rogers State University’s Stratton Taylor Library will be getting new carpeting this summer, thanks to two sizable donations to the RSU Foundation. According to Library Director Kaitlin Crotty, the project was made possible through two separate $50,000 donations to the Foundation to benefit the library. “Two years ago, the...
Heroes Ball Set for July 27 — Speakers Steele and Lewis, Choctaw Nation, Coach Switzer among announced honorees
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) will hold its annual Heroes Ball on July 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. The event honors the state’s “Heroes for Children,” including advocates, activists, public servants, and organizations.
Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement
OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief of Oklahoma’s higher education system announced on Tuesday she will retire from the position after three years in office. Higher Education Chancellor Allison Garrett said her retirement will be effective in January. She was hired to the role in November 2021, succeeding 14-year Chancellor Glen Johnson. In the months ahead, […] The post Oklahoma higher education chief announces retirement appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Our most incredible June moments captured on film 📸
🌞 Temperature check: Expect potentially dangerous heat conditions Wednesday, with a high of 100 and a low of 80, according to AccuWeather. Get the full forecast here. 📅 Today in History: In 1863, The Battle of Gettysburg ended as Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee tried to break the Union line with several attacks, including the disastrous last-ditch effort known as “Pickett’s Charge.” Over 7,000 Confederate soldiers were captured or killed within an hour of that charge. Lee retreated a day later. The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the turning point in the American Civil War.
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