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Signatures turned in for State Question 832 which would raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma
Raise the Wage Oklahoma turned in nearly twice as many signatures as needed to qualify State Question 832 to appear on a ballot, the group reported this week. They had 90 days to gather 92,263 signatures from registered Oklahoma voters, and say they ended up getting about 180,000. If passed, SQ832 would gradually raise the minimum wage in the state to $15.00 an hour by 2029. [See related story HERE]
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Stillwater police seek help to identify suspect in Walmart scooter theft
STILLWATER, OK (KOKH) — Do you know him? The Stillwater Police Department (SPD) needs help identifying the man shown. Investigators want to speak to the suspect about an electric scooter stolen on Wednesday from Walmart at 111 N. Perkins Road. The suspect is described as a black male wearing...
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...
More Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Raping Teenager
Tulsa Police say a man already charged with raping a 15-year-old girl at knifepoint has now been charged with raping two other 15-year-old girls. Investigators say Yander Ramirez was driving around town drinking in March and forced the victim to get in his car, then gave her beer and a vape pen. She escaped, ran to a house and called police, and officers arrested Ramirez.
Centennial Celebrations for Cain's Ballroom to Continue with Hot Club of Cowtown
Centennial celebrations for Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom continue Thursday, July 25 with a free, all-ages concert featuring jazz and Western swing trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, Chad Rodgers, co-owner and manager of Cain's Ballroom announced. Tulsa bassist Jake Erwin, who performed with the HCCT from 1998-2020, is back in the lineup for this centennial show. Cain's Centennial Ale, a collaboration between Cain's and local craft brewery Marshall Brewing Company, will be available for purchase (21+), along with commemorative Cain's Ballroom centennial merchandise.
OKC investor in Prairie Surf, Wheeler Bio buys majority interest in Energy FC team
Oklahoma City investor Christian Kanady on Wednesday purchased majority interest in the Energy FC soccer team and is also stepping in to complete a land donation to the city as part of the proposed agreement to build a stadium south of Lower Bricktown. The sale by team owners Bob Funk...
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...
'Please help': GoFundMe started for couple shot in Oklahoma City road rage incident
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Following a road rage shooting that occurred on July 12, a GoFundMe has launched to help cover medical costs for Jacob and Jacee Wilson. The couple was shot by a driver near I-240 and Eastern with their one-year-old son in the back seat. The...
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