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Dozens of new laws take effect July 1
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 80 laws signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt went into effect on Monday. A law that targets undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma was intended to go into effect on Monday, but has been blocked by a federal court. The law creates a new crime called “impermissible occupation” for willfully entering Oklahoma without […] The post Dozens of new laws take effect July 1 appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – A former Oklahoma County Election Board alternate is suing the Oklahoma State Election Board after it alleged she made false claims. Jenni White was fired from her alternate position on the Oklahoma County Election Board in February after questioning the absentee ballot counting process. Former member Cheryl Williams was also removed. In […] The post Former board alternate sues Oklahoma State Election Board appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Spin Doctors take “Two Princes” on the road to Cherokee Casino Aug. 2
WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. – Responsible for some of the most iconic rock hits of the ‘90s, the Spin Doctors are hitting the road and taking on SEVEN Bar inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs on Friday, Aug. 2, at 9 p.m. The show is free...
Two Injured in Mayes Co. Motorcycle Crash
A Colorado Man and a Vinita woman were injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon at about 4:30pm on County Road S 4465, half a mile from County Road S 350 and about 1.5 miles north of Langley in Mayes County. OHP reports: a 2019 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by...
Little Flock demolishes city hall following severe damage from tornado
More than a month after the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes caused widespread damage across Benton County, the city of Little Flock demolished its city hall building after it was destroyed in the storm.
Plea change hearing scheduled in Amber Waterman’s federal case: court filing
A plea change hearing has been scheduled in the federal case of a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering a Benton County woman in 2022, according to a court filing.
Ottawa County shooting victim intoxicated during fatal altercation
MIAMI, Okla. — An autopsy report shows an Ottawa County man fatally shot during an argument tested positive for drugs and alcohol. Matthew Vincent Locastro, 27, of Miami, died on Jan. 5 from a gunshot wound to his head. The manner of death is listed as a homicide, according to the nine-page autopsy report released […]
Norman UTV Accident Claims Lives Of 2 Brothers, Ages 2 And 8 Months
A 2-year-old boy who was placed on life support following a UTV accident Sunday, died on Tuesday. “He's tough--the toughest kid I know. He’s hanging on but we just don’t know if it's enough,” said RJ’s uncle, Dylan Clark. RJ’s 8-month-old brother also died. Now their...
Man Arrested, Accused Of Robbing Sand Springs Gas Station Clerk
A Sand Springs gas station clerk says a man with a knife robbed him, then took off with cash and cigarettes. It happened Monday morning at the Sav A Trip near Highway 412 west of town. Surveillance video helped Sand Springs Police arrest James Matlock within 12 hours. Records show...
Keys To Victory With Hellas in Northeast Oklahoma | Park Hill, OK
Keys High School in Park Hill, Oklahoma has new Matrix Helix® synthetic turf and an S200 epiQ track® installed by Hellas. Keys Elementary School has new Kickabout® turf installed by Hellas at two playgrounds as this Northeastern Oklahoma community enjoys the fruits of Hellas labor. Keys H.S. Principal/Athletic Director Steven Goss says, "We're super excited about the safety, durability, and sustainability of the turf."
Cherokee Nation providing artists with business development support
TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee Nation is offering a new series of workshops to provide artists with key business development support. The workshops are led by Cherokee National Treasures Vivian Garner Cottrell and Troy Jackson, as well as Cherokee artist MaryBeth Timothy. Hosted at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah from...
'This Gift Just Said Game On, We're In This Thing': TU Athletic Director Talks $30 Million Anonymous Donation
TU Athletic Director Rick Dickson announced on Tuesday that an anonymous donor has given a $30 million gift to the University of Tulsa's Athletics Endowment Fund on Tuesday. This generous donation serves as the cornerstone for the fund, which has an ambitious goal of endowing all athletic scholarships. The proceeds from the endowment will fund the cost of attendance for scholarship student-athletes in perpetuity.
Tulsa car dealership criticized for hosting elderly elephants in high heat
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An unusual report of animal abuse after a group took to social media with complaints that a Tulsa car dealership had elderly elephants in their parking lot in temperatures close to 100 degrees. NewsChannel 8 reached out to CompassionWorks International, the animal advocacy organization who...
Bartlesville Man Arrested for Possessing Firearms and Cocaine
A Bartlesville man was arrested Monday after 11 p.m. on the felony charges of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of firearm while committing a felony. Julius Young was pulled over Monday night for speeding on Frank Phillips Blvd near the Hilton Hotel. After being stopped, police smelled marijuana...
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Jenks’ Javion Antai preparing to enter senior year with new team
Three summers ago, Javion Antai had never stepped onto a football field. Now, he is just days away from announcing his commitment to play the sport collegiately. But after successfully shoving a decade of experience into a handful of years, Antai faces one more challenge before he wraps up his high school career. When he suits up on in August against Edmond Santa Fe for the first game of his senior year, it will no longer be the sport that is unfamiliar to Antai, instead, it will be the high school he is playing for.
Tulsa Business Makes Routine Hygiene, Preventative Care Accessible For All Dogs
Not all dogs need haircuts, but every pet parent should keep up with their pup's basic hygiene. A new wellness-focused dog care service in Tulsa helps you do just that. On this Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch, News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live to give us a look at the process.
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and legal team announce next steps in reparations fight
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their legal team are announcing the next steps in their fight for reparations. A press conference was held at 11 a.m. in the Greenwood Cultural Center today, June 2. The lead attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors...
‘Know Your Nation’ is theme for CN youth summit
TAHLEQUAH – On June 13, more than 100 Cherokee Nation youth in grades seven through 12 gathered at the Chota Center in Tahlequah for the annual Cherokee Nation Youth Summit. The summit hosted a panel featuring Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner, CN Chief of Staff Corey Bunch, Cherokee Nation Businesses CEO Chuck Garrett, Delegate to Congress Kimberly Teehee, District 2 Tribal Councilor Candessa Tehee and Tribal Youth Councilor Jaycee Gideon.
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