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Interactive children’s storytelling comes to Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
VINITA – Enjoy an interactive day of immersive children’s storytelling July 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center. Children of all ages are invited to gather for “Ours to Tell: Cherokee Children’s Stories” at the 2023 Tribal Destination of the Year. The special event will feature performances throughout the day from celebrated Cherokee storytellers including Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis and Cherokee Nation citizens Traci Sorell and Candice Byrd Boney.
Golden retriever helps police rescue runaway special needs child
TULSA COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Bixby police officers helped rescue a runaway special needs child with a little help from a man's best friend. On Tuesday evening, police responded to an area just outside Bixby city limits to help Tulsa County Deputies search for a runaway child with special needs.
Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
Holdenville man killed in Atoka crash
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Holdenville man is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday night on US-75 and E 1970 Rd. about 2 miles west of Atoka. Troopers said the driver, Zachariah Hale, 41, was ejected...
SPOTLIGHT: City of Edmond investing in the future with water infrastructure projects
For the past two decades, Edmond’s population has grown tremendously, along with its need for water. City leaders and staff have studied future needs and considered the best way to ensure that water is available today and into the distant future. To meet those far-reaching needs, several significant projects...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
Robot at Norman Regional Hospital helping people to walk again
NORMAN, Okla. — A robot in Norman is helping people to walk again, by putting them in zero gravity situations. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The brand new zero gravity system helps patients who have trouble walking on their own by taking off some of the load, and if they do fall, the machine is ready to help break it.
Councilman resigns after controversial comment following assassination attempt on former President Trump
A Guthrie city councilman has resigned after making a controversial comment on social media. Councilman Jim Case has resigned from his position, effective immediately, following a comment he made regarding the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last weekend. Case regretted his remark in a public...
Floyd Boucard dishes on Oklahoma and previews his commitment with KREF
Four-star defensive tackle Floyd Boucard is three days away from a commitment to Oklahoma, USC, Alabama or Miami. He’ll choose between the four programs this Saturday, and in advance of his decision, the blue-chipper granted an exclusive interview to KREF on Wednesday afternoon. In his conversation with Mike Steely and OUInsider co-publisher Parker Thune, Boucard dished on Oklahoma, his relationship with the Sooner staff, and what’s on his mind as he tries to arrive at a final decision. ***Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.***
Oklahoma Game Warden saves drowning man
DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — A Lowell, Ark., man narrowly escaped death by drowning May 11, 2023. But because of the quick actions of an Oklahoma Game Warden who was in the right place at the right time he is still alive today.
Yukon man killed in semi rollover crash
A Yukon man was killed this week in a Comanche County semi-truck rollover crash. Matthew R. Williams, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle traffic collision that occurred about 12:56 p.m. July 15 on State Highway 65 just south of NE Mountain View Road seven miles south of Sterling.
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