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Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. ...
Oklahoma Lawmakers React to President Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he will not be seeking reelection this November. Oklahoma lawmakers reacted to the news and said they're looking forward to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
Manhunt Monday: Woman wanted for abandoning, endangering a child
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers is looking for 44-year-old Yesenia Pacheco. She is wanted on the charge of child abandonment/endangerment. Crime Stoppers described Pacheco as a 5′3 Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes. Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers recommends speaking to law...
Juicy deliciousness: Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market hosts Watermelon Day
Hundreds of watermelons arrived in large cardboard cases as the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market hosted its Watermelon Day on Saturday. As watermelons are in season, vendors sold watermelon-themed and flavored goodies, along with honeydew melons, cantaloupe and, of course, lots and lots of watermelons. Sizes ranged from small, medium to large.
Walters man allegedly assaults another with pair of scissors
WALTERS, Okla. (KSWO) - A man from Walters is accused of assaulting someone with a pair of scissors. Aaron Beasley faces a felony charge of assault and battery with a sharp weapon, a crime that carries a maximum punishment of up to 10 years in prison. Court documents allege a...
Lawton Police Department K9 suits up with new armored vest
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A dog in armor sounds like something out of a dream, but for a K9 officer with the Lawton Police Department, it’s a reality. Our 7News team paid a visit to K9 officer Gwiazda, who was given an armored vest. It was donated from a fundraiser and embroidered with a message that honors K9s who have served and fallen last year.
Lawton Public Schools helps parents gear up for back to school season
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - It’s almost August, which means it’s time for families to get ready for the back to school season. Lawton Public Schools will hold check-in days for parents and kids to get information, schedules, supply lists, and more. For those of you with elementary school...
Medwatch: CCMH’s specialty pharmacy receives URAC award
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The specialty pharmacy at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently received the URAC award. They are one of five pharmacies in Oklahoma to independently get this accreditation. Michelle Coady, the Director of Specialty Pharmacy, said people go to a specialty pharmacy when they have expensive medicine and...
Lawton Goodwill to reopen a year after storm hits city
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Goodwill on Lee Boulevard will be opening its doors once again on Tuesday, July 23, after it closed over a year ago, according to a Facebook post by Goodwill. It closed after last year’s June 15 hail storm caused city-wide damage to vehicles, buildings and...
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