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Why is it hazy in Oklahoma today? Wildfires tell the story
If you've noticed a hazy horizon today, you're not alone. The lowered visibility and worsened air quality can be attributed to wildfire smoke blowing in from western areas of the U.S. and other fires occurring more locally. Here's what to know: ...
Oklahoma House Democrats call on Gov. Stitt for special session to impeach Corporation Commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - After reports of sexual misconduct and public drunkenness, Oklahoma House Democrats are calling on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to hold a Special Session to impeach Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Heitt. Commissioner Bob Anthony originally reported the alleged incidents in an open letter. Willful neglect of duty,...
OBN raids grow operation, seizes more than 2k plants
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - Thousands of marijuana plants were seized by state agents in Pontotoc County on Thursday. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) raided a growing operation on County Road 3420 in Byars for cultivation without an active OBN registration. OBN MET agents seized 2,217...
Stillwater man convicted in rear-end crash on Highway 51
The jury, which acquitted 23-year-old Terrell Eugene Williams of driving under the influence of drugs, found him guilty of an alternative count of causing the death of 38-year-old Cody Ryan Barlow of Glencoe while driving on a revoked license and recommended he be imprisoned for 15 years for manslaughter. At...
2017 shooting victim dies, death ruled as a homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A victim in a 2017 shooting died earlier this year and the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office just ruled the death as a homicide. Andre Jones, 48, died on Jan. 11 this year. The medical examiner said his death was a result of the shooting...
Community can donate to “Saving Grace” Fundraiser until Aug. 11
PONCA CITY — The Ponca City Noon Lions are facilitating a contest between the Ponca City Police Department and the Ponca City Fire Department. The project, known as “Saving Grace” is a benefit fundraiser for a local child battling cancer. Eight year old Julianna was diagnosed on...
Boston Celtics 58.5, OKC Thunder 55.5, and Denver Nuggets 52.5
We are in the dog days of August here in Deer Creek, Oklahoma, but it won’t be long before NBA teams begin reporting to camp. This should be a tremendous NBA basketball season for this underground blogger. These numbers above are the Vegas projected regular season win totals for...
Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs to be Available at Oklahoma Universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […]
Kamala Harris' VP-hopeful Andy Beshear in OKC today for Democratic Party fundraiser
Andy Beshear, vice president-hopeful and democratic Kentucky governor, will be in Oklahoma City Thursday night to speak at the Oklahoma Democratic Party's fundraising event. Beshear is a potential pick to be presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate as the current vice president vies for the presidency. ...
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
OKC Zoo Aids School Garden Projects, Shop Small at Tax-Free Weekend, Jenks Prepares for Premium Outlets Opening: This Week’s Top News Stories
The Oklahoma City Zoo is aiding local schools in making outdoor science classrooms by planting gardens. Monarch butterflies migrate through Oklahoma, and their numbers have decreased significantly in the past 20 years. Emily Geest, a conservation scientist at the zoo, highlights that milkweed is crucial for supporting both fall and spring migrations of monarchs. The zoo’s efforts aim to restore habitats and bolster monarch populations during their journeys.
Tulsa shooting suspect faces upgraded charge after victim dies
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The suspect in a shooting on Sunday is now facing first-degree murder after the victim died on Thursday. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, Tulsa Police responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex near 61st and Peoria. When officers arrived, they found...
Paul Finebaum Predicts Oklahoma's Record This Season
The Oklahoma Sooners are a storied college football program. However, in 2024, the Sooners are beginning a new journey. Oklahoma is no longer in the Big 12 conference, which the Sooners dominated since 1996. Now, the Sooners are in the SEC. In its first season in the SEC, there are many question ...
Felon pleads guilty after sneaking meth into county jail
EL RENO – Already a convicted felon, a Canadian County inmate was sentenced to two years in state prison after being caught trying to sneak illicit drugs into the county jail. Del City’s Tessie Lynn Danker, 40, was convicted of bringing contraband into a jail/penal institution when she entered...