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Oklahoma May Get An Early August Cold Front
Summer is back in full force in Oklahoma! Temperatures have been well over 100 this week with intense heat indicies. A majority of the state has been under a heat advisory for most of the week. But some Oklahoma meteorologists are expecting to see a relief from the heat thanks to an early August cold front.
Karger appointed as VP of the TOACA
Madill Animal Control Officer Billie Karger was recentlyappointedVicePresident oftheOklahomaAnimal Control Association (TOACA). Karger has been in her current role with the Madill Animal Shelter since 2022 and said she feels honored beingrecognizedbyherpeers. “Being appointed as Vice President of The Oklahoma Animal Control Association (TOACA)isbothanhonorand a significant responsibility,” she said.
AM NewsBrief: Aug. 1, 2024
Walters Defends Bible Directive and Announces New Immigration Policy for Schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters opened Wednesday’s State Board of Education meeting with strong words directed at schools pushing back against his classroom Bible directive. Walters also announced a new policy for schools regarding illegal immigration. At least 13...
‘Twisters’ Brought More Than ‘Movie Magic’ to Oklahoma
Oklahoma was proud to have "Twisters" filmed in the state. And since the movie has become a blockbuster success, Oklahoma now has a bigger spotlight on the state for future filming. Recently, Prairie Surf Media out of Oklahoma City, which hosted some of the production for "Twisters," released data on how the filming of "Twisters" positively impacted Oklahoma.
$12.1 million granted for rural Oklahoma water projects by Biden-Harris
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn has announced $12.1 million in infrastructure improvements from the Biden-Harris Administration. The funding will be available for rural water and wastewater projects in Major, Tulsa, Muscogee, Sequoyah, Atoka and Delaware Counties. According...
Mom’s Day event gets bigger, better each year for OK jeweler
For the past 15 years BC Clark Jewelers has celebrated Mother’s Day starting in early May with its Pay It Momward gift drop event. Since the event’s inception in 2009, Pay It Momward has evolved and grown into one of the store’s most anticipated events of the year. Social media platforms, including TikTok in more recent years, have created much of the community buzz and excitement for the Mother’s Day free gift drop event.
Oklahoma woman claims $1 million lottery ticket
A resident of Gage, Oklahoma, was the lucky winner of an Oklahoma lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million. The winner, who was only identified by their first name, Jennifer, claimed the Grand Fortune Scratcher top prize on Tuesday. She purchased the ticket at Tom's Quick Stop in Shattuck. Jennifer told the Oklahoma Lottery that...
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
TECUMSEH, Okla. — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs said they’ve seen great success with their musical therapy program and have expanded to three new cities with new therapists. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. “A music therapist might give them a drum, and...
Oklahoman Micha Hancock added to Team USA women's volleyball roster before win vs. Serbia
Edmond Memorial graduate Micha Hancock was called up to the main roster of the U.S. women's volleyball team on Wednesday to replace injured setter Lauren Carlini. Hancock, who was an alternate on the team, was a gold medalist on Team USA's indoor team in the 2020 Olympics, held in Tokyo in 2021. ...
Oklahoma in a Minute - July 31, 2024
In Lawton, the City is considering an anti-camping ordinance, which would require people experiencing homelessness to either sleep outside of city limits or find an interior shelter to rest in. That and more headlines from across the state in Oklahoma in a Minute.
POSITIVELY OKLAHOMA: 2 News gives local boy his time to shine
TULSA, Okla. — A 12-year-old with sky-high dreams is getting a glimpse into the future. Reed Secondine walked into 2 News Oklahoma on a sweltering Oklahoma day, but 2 News Anchor Julie Chin first introduced you to him in the heart of severe weather season doing what he loves most: tracking Oklahoma weather.