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Two arrested after stolen car found with FLOCK cameras
MAYES COUNTY, OKLA. (KTUL) — Two people were arrested after FLOCK cameras helped recover a stolen vehicle. On Sunday morning, July 25, Wagoner County deputies responded to a stolen vehicle report. The victim said they'd last seen the car the previous evening, and it was gone the following morning.
'Twisters' coming back to 4DX: How to catch the blockbuster and 1996 'Twister' in Oklahoma
If you didn't get to experience "Twisters" in the viral, highly immersive format 4DX, you'll have another chance soon. Regal theaters will rerelease "Twisters" as well as the first 1996 installment "Twister" in 4DX for one week, starting Aug. 30. Tickets will be available to purchase starting today, Aug. 1. ...
Oklahoma air quality advisory issued, unhealthy for sensitive groups
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality health advisory. Data shows pollutants in central and southern Oklahoma are unhealthy for sensitive groups. People with respiratory diseases should limit prolonged activities outdoors. According to deq.ok.gov, fine particle matter like dust is in the...
Application to become certified healthy
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Applications are open for the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Certified Healthy Program. The public initiative aims to prioritize health and wellness of the community. Applications are free and must be submitted by the end of business on November 1, 2024 to be considered.
Kamala Harris' VP-hopeful Andy Beshear in OKC today for Democratic Party fundraiser
Andy Beshear, vice president-hopeful and democratic Kentucky governor, will be in Oklahoma City Thursday night to speak at the Oklahoma Democratic Party's fundraising event. Beshear is a potential pick to be presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate as the current vice president vies for the presidency. ...
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
High temperatures near 100 as hottest month of the year begins
On average, August is the hottest and driest month of the year. Thursday and Friday will get progressively hotter with heat advisories, with a slight chance of showers and storms on Saturday before temperatures slowly heat back up next week.
This company promised to improve health care in Oklahoma jails. Patients in its care have died
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. ...
Ranking Oklahoma high school football's best defensive backs in 2024 season
The players on this list can quickly shift the momentum in Oklahoma high school football games. From safeties to corners, these guys know how to cover a team’s best offensive stars, create disruptive defense and energize crowds with game-changing takeaways. Here's The Oklahoman's ranking of the state's best running backs, from 10 to 1: ...
Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
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