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Popular historian will speak at Friend’s luncheon
Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will speak on one of his favorite topics at the 11:30 a.m. July 19 luncheon of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. His subject will be Winston Churchill — a man he has honored throughout his lifetime by wearing what is now his signature bow tie.
Bartlesville Temporarily Switches To Free Chlorine Conversion Water System
A temporary change to Bartlesville’s water disinfection system has been made after biological activity was detected in the water. The City Of Bartlesville said they are using the Temporary Free Chlorine Conversion, which is a process that flushes out the biological activity. The process will take six weeks to...
Dawson fell just short in D-2 commissioner primary
EL RENO – Lacey Dawson fell just one vote short in the Republican primary of winning the District 2 Canadian County Commissioner seat – forcing a runoff with the second-place finisher. Union City’s Dawson earned 49.9% of the 3,861 votes cast across 19 precincts in a three-person District...
Yukon man sentenced to five years for juvenile rape
EL RENO – A Yukon man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for raping an underage girl inside his apartment. Jay Fitzpatrick Shelton, 27, pleaded guilty July 1 in Canadian County District Court to rape by instrumentation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Special Judge David H....
Court date set for Blackwell man in attempted arson case
NEWKIRK — A court date is set for Daniel Don Ryan, 49, Blackwell, in Kay County District Court. Ryan is facing a felony charge of attempted first degree arson. Blackwell police report that on May 30 a female came to the police station reporting that Ryan threatened to kill her, himself and a juvenile and that he tried to set the house on fire with a torch.
Father arrested for murder after 10-month-old found unresponsive in Oklahoma City
A father is facing first-degree murder and child abuse after a 10-month-old was found unresponsive. Oklahoma City Police conducted a welfare check call on an apartment complex near Northwest 16th and North Meridian Avenue around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15. The call stated that 10-month-old Ethan Lopez-Monterroso was unresponsive.
KOCO 5 continues On the Road Tour with stop in Yukon on Thursday
YUKON, Okla. — It's day four of KOCO 5's On the Road Tour to celebrate our 70th anniversary, and we're heading to Yukon. KOCO 5 will do our newscasts at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. live under the gazebo at Chisholm Trail Park on Thursday. Before we go live, though, you can stop by and enjoy yard games, carnival games, local vendors, an archery range, a book bus, food trucks and more starting at 3:30 p.m.
OSBI investigating hazing allegations involving Kingston students
VINITA, Okla. (KXII) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating allegations of hazing at a high school basketball camp. The incident happened in Vinita, but involved Kingston students. Family of one of the students allegedly hazed said upperclassmen forced younger students to sit through a topless lap...
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with Bartlesville Police vehicle
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Bartlesville Police Department said an on-duty BPD officer in a patrol vehicle and a motorcycle, were involved in a wreck the afternoon of Tuesday, July 16. The crash occurred on Hensley and Quapaw on the west side of...
Broken Arrow Using State Funding To Support Infrastructure Near Amphitheater
The City of Broken Arrow is taking advantage of millions of dollars in state funding to help bolster the infrastructure near a new Amphitheater coming to BA. The program through the State Department of Commerce is designed to help projects that promise to bring tourists to Oklahoma. City leaders say the money will go a long way to support the much-anticipated project.
Near-Record Lows On Friday, Rain And Storms Possible
The usual July heat has taken a break as a cold front has moved in. On Friday, expect lows in the 50s and 60s. There will be a low risk of severe weather as these storms move in around 12 a.m. on Saturday. Winds to 60 mph will be the primary concern.
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