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Miami closer to resolving flooding issues
MIAMI, Okla. – Miami Mayor Bless Parker is celebrating a recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order that strengthens the City of Miami’s claims in its decades-long battle with the Grand River Dam Authority over flooding issues facing Miami residents. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, affirmed in their June 27 order, that the GRDA […]
Ottawa County shooting victim intoxicated during fatal altercation
MIAMI, Okla. — An autopsy report shows an Ottawa County man fatally shot during an argument tested positive for drugs and alcohol. Matthew Vincent Locastro, 27, of Miami, died on Jan. 5 from a gunshot wound to his head. The manner of death is listed as a homicide, according to the nine-page autopsy report released […]
NEO students face tuition hike this fall
MIAMI, Okla. — NEO students will see a tuition increase when they go back to class this fall. Last week, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a tuition increase for NEO. School administrators say it amounts to a $5 increase in tuition, because they eliminated an academic...
Baxter Springs Police now taking donations for Christmas in July toy drive
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Santa is getting a head start on Christmas in Cherokee County. For the second straight year, the City of Baxter Springs is holding a Christmas in July toy drive. The toys are being collected for distribution this coming Christmas as part of the Cherokee County Toy Box Drive.
Here’s The Oklahoma Counties With The Warmest Summers
All Okies can agree that the entire state gets super hot during the summer. There's no corner of the state where you can find relief from the heat - not even in the shade! But there are some counties in Oklahoma that are warmer than others. Right now, summer 2024...
New Oklahoma laws address sheriff's offices and school resource officers
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It took over a year for House Bill 2914 to make its rounds through the legislature, first being read in April of 2023. Now law as of Monday, it's created the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Program. Sheriffs can submit grant applications to the attorney general’s office once each fiscal year to receive between $150,000 and $300,000 depending on qualifications.
Paul Finebaum Show unveils new version of 'Call Paul' with Oklahoma, Texas updates
Paul Finebaum was quick to a years-long question in SEC country this week. His show’s popular theme song, “Call Paul” by Birmingham native Taylor Hicks,” has been updated to all 16 members of the SEC. The new “Call Paul,” with musical and lyrical updates from Hicks,...
Oklahoma officials investigate sinkhole at Roman Nose State Park golf course
WATONGA, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Tourism is monitoring a sinkhole that developed on a golf course in the Roman Nose State Park. The golf course is still open, but the hole is roped off. Officials said no one is in danger. The Oklahoma Geological Survey is...
Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees. The committee chairperson will determine whether or not the study will […] The post Oklahoma Senate to tackle youth vaping, cellphones at school appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office said Tuesday that it launched an online form to submit complaints about airline carriers and ticket agents to his office. Drummond has the authority to review and resolve complaints from airline consumers that are Oklahoma residents after signing a “memorandum of understanding” with the U.S. Department of […] The post Oklahoma attorney general to accept airline customers’ complaints appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday named Grayson Walker as his next chief of staff. Walker will replace Brandon Tatum who is stepping into the role of executive director for the Regional University System of Oklahoma. Walker has worked in Stitt’s administration as counselor to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft and as deputy […] The post Oklahoma governor names new chief of staff appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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