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From 'too Russian' to 'way better!': Oklahomans react harshly to new license plate design
This week the state of Oklahoma rolled out a new standard license plate design, and residents showed up in the comments on social media. The plate is red with a star-46 design in the center, which evokes the design of Oklahoma's first state flag. The design also features small images of state...
‘They train me to stay focused’: Inmates and “unadoptable” dogs work together for a second chance
GRANITE, Okla. (KSWO) - Dogs in the Altus Animal Shelter have been given a second chance to help themselves, and the inmates inside the Oklahoma State Reformatory. “I had second thoughts on it, at first, because of separation anxiety issues when they leave,” said a secondary dog trainer and inmate, Roy Mills. “I’d be afraid I’d get attached and have issues with that, but I haven’t so far. Initially, I decided I needed something in my life that was worth doing because sitting around watching TV isn’t it. I mean, this isn’t the life for anybody.”
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report findsUndocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed millions to Social Security, state, and local taxes in 2022 according to a recent report by a tax policy org. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
Oklahoma Tenant Unions Give Voice to Renters’ Concerns
In December of 2021, residents of about 100 one-bedroom units at Foxcroft Apartments in Oklahoma City found themselves struggling to stay warm in freezing cold apartments with no heat. Their gas lines had been cut off for months and apartment owners, Foxcroft Exchange LLC and Regional Management Co., seemed to be in no hurry to fix the heat.
Details of new Oklahoma medical marijuana program kept top secret, even from Legislature
OKLAHOMA CITY – A new medical marijuana secret shopper program, which has the power to revoke dispensary licenses, is keeping details about its operations top secret. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority told a lawmaker who authored the legislation that it plans to withhold specific details about how its new secret shopper program will operate until […]
Oklahoma tribes continue repatriation efforts with new NAGPRA guidelines
Originally passed in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act got the new set of guidelines from the National Park Service in January of this year. The guidelines give tribes more authority in claiming and requesting items that belong to them. In the past, museums have pushed back or found loopholes to comply with the law.
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat Commends Collaborative Efforts at Ceremonial Signing of Senate Bill 2035
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued a statement following a ceremonial bill signing at the Oklahoma Capitol with Governor Kevin Stitt. The event, attended by state legislators, community leaders, and advocates, also marked the launch of Service Oklahoma’s Ready, Set, Tag! public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to inform Oklahomans of significant changes to the vehicle registration process under Senate Bill 2035.
Duke Softball Welcomes Lisa Maulden as Director of Player Development
Duke softball has hired Lisa Maulden as the new director of player development for the 2024-25 season. Head coach Marissa Young expressed excitement about Maulden’s extensive international experience and her role overseeing catchers while contributing to data analysis and game planning. Maulden, a former professional player with accolades in Japan, previously served as an assistant coach at Seattle University. She looks forward to fostering the growth of the program's student-athletes with her passion for the game.
Hays preliminary and immunity hearings continued to next Monday
The Beckham County District Court, located on the courthouse’s third floor, was once again packed on Thursday, July 25, as mostly supporters for the prosecution of the late Colter Vaught filled the courtroom. The defendant, 37-year-old Clayton Hays of Carter, also had a handful of supporters as he went...
Stabbing in northwest Oklahoma City injures 1, police say
OKLAHOMA CITY — One person was injured in a stabbing Saturday night in northwest Oklahoma City, police said. Open the video player above for more top headlines. Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to the area of Northwest 63rd Street and MacArthur Boulevard at around 8:20 p.m. after a caller advised 911 that another person had been stabbed.
Keyboardist Ben Wilson on becoming a Blues Traveler (in advance of the August 3rd, 2024 ‘Blue Monsters Tour’ showcase in OKC)
After a highly-successful run last summer, Grammy® Award-winning artist Blues Traveler and Platinum-Selling rockers Big Head Todd and the Monsters are, once again, bringing the “Blue Monsters Tour” to venues across the country. Long-time touring partners, the two iconic bands first performed together in 1993 for the...
Narrowing down starters on offensive line will 'happen fast' for Oklahoma football in fall camp
NORMAN — Brent Venables knows time is of the essence for Oklahoma, particularly as it pertains to the Sooners' rebuilt offensive line. Oklahoma football is just three practices into fall camp, but the season opener against Temple is quickly approaching. Friday marked four weeks until that Week 1 matchup, and Venables on Saturday stressed the need for OU to nail down its rotation in the trenches in short order, considering the condensed timeline in front of the team.
Man on scooter eludes Oklahoma City police after chase
OKLAHOMA CITY — A man who fled from police on a stolen scooter Friday night is still on the run after crashing near a golf course. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following. At about 9:30 p.m., police attempted a traffic...