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EPA, Army plan to check Oklahoma wells near military facilities for forever chemicals
The EPA announced a pilot program in nine locations across the country, and two are in Oklahoma. Federal officials will sample private water wells around Fort Sill in Lawton and the Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester. They’re checking for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals because of their long lifespans...
Quintero takes top honor at State 4-H Roundup
Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu. When Conner Quintero joined the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program eight years ago, he knew he had big shoes to fill. His mom and uncle both had successful 4-H careers in their youth, culminating with induction into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.
OU Fans' Final Wish: Would You Spread Your Ashes Here?
For some, the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is more than the 'Palace On The Prairie'. It's sacred ground. Die-hard OU fans have ranked the Sooner stadium as their top choice to... spread their ashes. According to a poll conducted by Choice Mutual, Oklahoman's #1 choice for where they'd like...
Summer is Ramping Up, but First Fall is Headed to Oklahoma Early
While we enjoyed what Oklahoma would consider a mild start to summer most of July, how often have you heard someone say "I hate to think what August is going to feel like..." Oklahoma is now paying the summer debt for the gentle month we've had. Highs across the state well above 100°, and it's only going to climb even higher over the next week.
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
OKLAHOMA CITY – Undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed $227.5 million in state and local taxes in 2022, according to a recently released report by a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax policy organization. In Oklahoma, some 89,000 undocumented immigrants paid the taxes, according to the analysis by the Washington D.C.-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. About $122 […]
Okmulgee Rodeo to return Aug. 9-10
It’s almost time for the 69th Annual Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo!. This year’s event will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, drawing contestants and spectators from across the country to the Bob Arrington Arena in Okmulgee. Sponsors for this year’s event include the City of Okmulgee,...
Saint Francis Hospital South hits a major milestone in $258 million expansion
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Wednesday, July 31, Saint Francis Hospital South placed the final beam of the construction project putting the project one step closer to the grand opening. Saint Francis Hospital South originally opened nearly 2 decades ago, in 2008. While there have been some renovations over...
Food Donation Helping People In Rogers County Still Affected By Tornado Damage
Claremore and Rogers County Disaster Assistance received a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Wednesday morning. Pallets of canned goods were unloaded at Catholic Charities and will go to replenishing the food pantries in Claremore. Once they are fully restocked, the rest will go to victims of the tornado that hit in May, who will be able to come by and take what they need.
Tulsa Premium Outlets opens in Jenks
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug. 15, when Oklahoma’s newest retail destination will open in Jenks. Tulsa Premium Outlets brings a diverse mix of 75 retailers featuring popular designer and lifestyle brands, including Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Oakley, Carhartt and Columbia Sportswear, as well as restaurants. Located off Creek...
Murder Charge For Man Accused Of Sapulpa 4th Of July Shooting Dismissed, New Suspect In Custody
A man accused of first-degree murder is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Sapulpa on July 4. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Drake Heath for the shooting death of Brandon Terrell Smith, 32, near 420 N. Johannes Street around 4 p.m. that day. Sapulpa Police said Smith...
Claremore, Okla., Residents Get Help With Tornado Cleanup
(TNS) - Claremore, Okla., residents may apply for assistance clearing storm debris off their property. The city posted a personal property debris removal and right of entry form to its Facebook page Monday afternoon. Residents who have storm debris on their property and are unable to bring it to the roadside must complete the form for the city to gather their debris.
This Week in Sapulpa History: Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. Robert Ripley founded a very unique franchise. Since 1918, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection has entertained audiences around the world. The Believe It or Not! is a series that began in the newspaper sharing “bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.” Ripley, a cartoonist, originally had a column titled Champs and Chumps, but changed it to the name we all recall today, Believe It or Not!