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CERT camp trains students to safely respond to disasters
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - High schoolers are learning how to save lives and respond to disasters at a CERT camp at Murray State College this week. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. They’re trained to immediately help out after disasters, such as the recent tornadoes, and make it easier for emergency services to respond.
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
Denison woman charged in credit card fraud scheme involving inmates
DENISON, Texas — A Denison woman has been charged in connection with a credit card fraud scheme that funneled money into the accounts of inmates at the Grayson County Jail, according to the Denison Police Department. The investigation, which began in March 2024, uncovered over 280 stolen credit card...
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
Overnight Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain
Overnight storms bring much-needed rainfall to northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. As of Wednesday morning, Bartlesville airport reported just under an inch of rain, but several stations around the area received significantly more. Copan received 1.95 inches and Nowata received 1.14 inches. Further to the south, Skiatook received 2.88 inches...
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
Driver Arrested After Breaching Tinker Air Force Base Gate, Installation Says
A driver was able to breach Tinker Air Force Base on Tuesday after crashing their vehicle into one of the base's entrances, officials say. Officials at the base said at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, a driver breached the Hruskocy Gate, which leads into the base from Interstate 40 via Industrial Boulevard at Tinker Air Force Base.
Tulsa police seek tips on suspect in unauthorized bank card use
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's (TPD) Financial Crime Unit is seeking information on an unknown suspect. According to TPD, the suspect allegedly used a bank card without the owner's consent. If you have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, contact Officer S....
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
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