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Pawhuska Council Gets Report From Hospital Monday Night
At Tuesday evening's city council meeting in Pawhuska, council members got a report from Jason McBride and Todd Williams with the Pawhuska Hospital. They gave an update as to the hospital's financial and operational well-being over the past few months. McBride spoke on the operational side, saying that there have...
Fire Department Announces Key Leadership Appointments
The Siloam Springs Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Battalion Chief Jordan Jackson to Deputy Chief and Captain Dustin Woodson to Fire Marshal. Deputy Chief Jackson has been a dedicated member of the Siloam Springs Fire Department since joining in June 2006. With a paramedic licensure obtained in 2009, he has served in various special operations, including swift water rescue and both high and low-angle rescue. Jackson’s career trajectory includes promotions to Lieutenant in 2012, Captain in 2015, and Battalion Chief in 2019.
Severe Storms and Dangerous Heat Possible for Oklahoma
Summer is still raging on in Oklahoma! More days of dangerous heat are expected for Oklahoma. But a weak cold front will move through Thursday bringing severe thunderstorms to the state. Before the cold front heads to Oklahoma, we'll have another day of dangerous heat. High temperatures will be near...
Oklahoma students are headed back to school. An OSU psychiatrist has tips for supporting them
New schedules, teachers, environments and expectations can be overwhelming for any student, no matter their age. Dr. Sara Coffey said parents should pay special attention to their childrens’ mental health needs as the summer comes to an end and all these changes become a reality. “When kids go back...
First Republican state lawmaker calls for Hiett to resign from Corporation Commission
State Representative J.J. Humphrey (R-Lane) said there are talks happening at the state capitol about forming a panel to investigate the possible impeachment of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett (R) if he does not voluntarily leave his position.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in Decatur Aug. 20
DECATUR, Ark. — The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a disaster loan outreach center will open in Decatur from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22. The center will serve businesses and residents impacted by the Memorial Day Weekend tornadoes. SBA representatives will be on-site, and appointments will not be required.
Vote for top Oklahoma high school special teams player entering 2024 OSSAA football season
The Oklahoman recently ranked the top special teams players heading into the 2024 Oklahoma high school football season, and now the fans have a chance to have their voices heard. The Oklahoman’s poll for the state's best high school special teams player is now live and will be available until noon Tuesday. Cast...
Tribal Gaming, Sports Betting Leaders Gather At OKC Conference
More than 2,000 tribal leaders welcomed some of the world’s largest gambling companies to Oklahoma City. Front and center Wednesday was the topic of sports betting. Oklahoma is one of only 12 states to not have any form of legal sports wagering. Big-name companies like MGM, Fan Duel, and...
Oklahoma students compete in Adobe US championships
Two Francis Tuttle Technology Center students placed in the Top 10 at the Adobe US National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Jason Derr is a student in the Graphic Design and Communications Program and placed 6th. Sophia Yates attends the Digital Media Design Program and placed 7th. Adobe invited 50 students...
Big Lots is Closing Stores Nationwide, What About Oklahoma?
Citing the current state of the economy, supply-chain shortages, and historic inflation that isn't improving, Big Lots is shuttering doors across the nation. This all started back in July when the retailer announced they'd be shutting as many as 40 stores down by the end of summer. As of today, the number of stores closing is over 300 nationwide with more expected to follow.
Oklahoma school board rescinds Catholic charter school contract ahead of federal appeal
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board agreed to rescind the contract establishing the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, but a federal appeal could rule in favor of the school. The board agreed to rescind the contract Monday, following a state Supreme Court ruling deeming the public funding of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic […]
Oklahoma’s Safest Colleges and Universities
With so many of Oklahoma's newest young adults headed off to college, the new school safety rankings have dropped for the year. None of the schools you'd expect to see on this list appear here, but the real shockers stand the test of time. Smaller schools and the smallest towns tend to be the safest places to send your kids.
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