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Opioid settlement fuels treatment center
PARK HILL – The $25 million price tag for a new drug and alcohol treatment center is paid for by opioid manufacturers the Cherokee Nation sued in 2017. The tribe filed suit against drugmakers McKesson, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and Cardinal Health, which led to a settlement of $75 million-plus in 2021. The Cherokee Nation also settled with e-cigarette maker Juul in 2022 over the company’s role in youth vaping. Those settlements were funneled into the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act of 2021 – amended most recently in 2023 – which dedicates $100 million for a variety of public health programs, including $76 million for drug treatment capital projects.
Ex-Kansas Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Crypto Fraud
From CEO to prisoner: Ex-Kansas bank chief sentenced to 293 months for $47M crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam that bankrupted the bank. A former Kansas bank executive was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison for embezzling $47.1 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that led to the collapse of Heartland Tri-State Bank (HTSB).
GRAND Mobile Mental Health Launches Care-A-Van Program
GRAND Mental Health launched a new pilot program on Monday that introduces its services to rural areas in Oklahoma. The pilot program is called ‘GRAND Care-A-Van Mobile Mental Health Access,’ and leaders say it's all about bringing their services to often-forgotten communities. GRAND Mental Health is a certified...
Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to Oklahoma
Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to OklahomaIndiana-based electronic experimenter Drekka is set for a three-night run through OK, bringing his amorphous sound and a unique perspective on the Metro scene. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Tulsa SPCA Rescues Over 30 Dogs
The Tulsa SPCA says it's in serious need of donations after taking in 34 new dogs. They say this is its third large-scale rescue in just two months. Tulsa SPCA says they were contacted by a case worker assisting a client who was doing her best to take care of over 30 dogs left behind when her brother died. They say she was overwhelmed and the situation was taking a toll on her health and finances.
Edmond parents plan to rally for student’s right to fly American flag
EDMOND, Okla. — Parents and community members in Edmond plan to rally Monday morning to support an Edmond North High School student who was told he couldn't fly his American flag on campus. "He flew this flag last year. This is not something that just started. He's been flying...
Plane Crashes At Pogue Airport
An emergency landing at the Pogue Airport in Sand Springs ended in a crash Sunday. Firefighters say the single-engine plane's landing gear wouldn't come down so the pilot circled around the airport making the emergency landing. The fire department got the call as the pilot was in the air, and...
Hominy police arrest man for meth possession during traffic stop
HOMINY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Hominy Police Department (HPD) arrested a man for methamphetamine possession after a routine traffic stop. According to HPD, officers stopped William Robertson on his bike for ordinance violations on Aug. 9. During the stop, it was discovered that Robertson possessed a crystal-like substance that...
Piedmont Cross Country teams win Deer Creek meet
Just 13 miles east of Piedmont, the sunrise at Deer Creek High School Saturday morning brought pink and red hues to the sky as the 2024 cross country season gun sounded off, and high school runners hit the trails. The day also brought the first victories for the boys and...
Edmond participating in “Keep Route 66 Beautiful” tire cleanup
Residents can drop off old tires for proper disposal Aug. 31 at no charge. The City of Edmond is participating in the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful “Keep Route 66 Beautiful Tire Cleanup” on Aug. 31. The program is free. Edmond residents can drop off old tires at the Edmond...
Kansas Travels to Brown for Monday Matinee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kansas hits the road on Monday as the Jayhawks will play the Brown Bears at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. "Brown has been one of the most successful teams in the country over the...
Dangerous Heat Wave Hits Eastern Oklahoma with Heat Index up to 109°F
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma remains under a heat advisory today, with widespread heat index values expected to range from 105°F to 109°F. The advisory, in effect from noon to 9 p.m., covers much of the region, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Muskogee. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as the extreme heat continues.
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