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Crescent Public Schools opens event center for residents without power amidst heat wave
CRESCENT, OKLA. (KOKH) — Crescent Public Schools is opening the Crescent Event Center for people who don't have any power during these high temperatures. Severe storms knocked out power for thousands of people across the state Tuesday night. The school district said a generator will be running A/C.
Hall of Fame football coach at Kingfisher has teaching license suspended by state board
A Hall of Fame football coach who once guided Kingfisher High School to a state championship had his teaching license suspended on Thursday, pending a revocation hearing, by a state Board of Education that ― after months of little action ― has begun aggressively acting on licensing issues. Jeff Myers and one of his former assistant coaches, Micah Nall, were charged in the aftermath of a hazing and bullying lawsuit the Kingfisher Public Schools eventually settled for...
1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized After Enid Pursuit Ends In Crash
One person is dead and several others are critically injured after a crash Thursday morning in Enid, police say. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said four teenagers were driving a stolen car when they fled from a traffic stop, going past a stop sign and hitting another car. The driver of...
1 Injured After Shooting In NW Oklahoma City
One person was injured after a shooting Friday morning in northwestern Oklahoma City, police say. Oklahoma City Police said they are searching for a suspect after responding to a call at around 2:30 a.m. near Northwest 4th Street and North Indiana Avenue. After arriving on scene, officers said they found...
Costello’s Unveils Fresh Approach
ENID, Okla. – After almost 20 years of proudly serving Enid, Costello’s Continental Cuisine is freshening up its approach. Costello's is located at 610 S. Cleveland, Ste 222 in Sunset Plaza. Opening its doors in December 2005, Costello’s has made itself a homegrown Enid tradition, and it’s ready...
Alleged Biker Gang Member Is Accused Of Setting Fire To A Local Bar
An alleged member of a biker gang is accused of setting a fire to a local bar, according to police. Investigators believe the fire was in retaliation to to an alleged assault on a fellow biker. According to police, 26-year-old Jordan Ysasago was arrested for the fire he allegedly took...
New OKCPS superintendent cutting cabinet positions, with 6 executives out of inner circle
Incoming Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk has opted to keep less than half of the members of the district's superintendent's Cabinet built by the outgoing superintendent, Sean McDaniel. The structure and composition of the Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent’s Cabinet will dramatically change under incoming Superintendent Jamie Polk, with only six...
Kingfisher Education Foundation Playground Story
KINGFISHER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION This is a case story about how the Kingfisher Educational Foundation supports Kingfisher teachers and helps improve their student’s experience. This is the first of several upcoming videos highlighting what KEF offers. This video was produced by All About Kingfisher for the Kingfisher Educational Foundation.
Looking for July 4th fireworks? Here's a day-by-day list of shows across Oklahoma
With July 4 falling on a Thursday this year, Independence Day activities are scattered widely across the calendar, so be sure to double-check the date of the event of your choice. Here's a look at events slated across the state, arranged by date. Edmond's LibertyFest. When and where: June 27-July...
Oklahoma has twice the national average of snake bites. Which are the most venomous?
Oklahoma has twice the national average of snakebites annually, putting the state at fourth in the nation. Though the state is home to over 44 different kinds of snakes, which are most active from April to October, there are seven venomous snakes to be careful of in Oklahoma, according to Oklahoma State University.
Oklahoma lawmakers need to 'reconnect' with those they're serving, says Nicole McAfee
The 2024 Oklahoma legislative session saw more than 50 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, and one Oklahoma City-based activist was on the frontlines fighting against them all. Nicole McAfee is the executive director of Freedom Oklahoma, the state's only LGBTQ+ advocacy group. The organization was founded in 2012 amid marriage equality fights and legislative pushes...
Oklahoma POW honored with Purple Heart 80 years after service in WWII
An Oklahoma family’s decades-long fight to get their father his military honors is finally over. Nearly 80 years after Elmer “Red” Vanover was released from a prison camp in the Philippines, he was awarded a Purple Heart for his sacrifice and service.
Kansas, Oklahoma Thunderstorm Watch Through 11 AM Wednesday
Wichita, KS – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma until 11 AM Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Wichita warns that the storm system could bring isolated hail up to ping-pong-ball size, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning.
Here’s a peek at how our nonprofit news is funded
People often ask me about how sustainable Oklahoma Voice’s operations are. It’s a fair question in an ever-shifting media landscape that’s plagued by layoffs, publication closures and lots of uncertainty about the future of our industry. We’re lucky to be a part of States Newsroom. This nonprofit network has obtained sustainable, recurring funding for the […] The post Here’s a peek at how our nonprofit news is funded appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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