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Oklahoma Man Creates Straight-Edge Lounge In Friend's Memory
A local man has opened what he says is the only sober bar in Tulsa. In 2019, Jeff Thompson was inspired to open Straight-Edge Lounge after he lost a good friend to an alcohol overdose. Over the past two years, non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails have become the third fastest-growing drink category in the U.S. according to data company Numerator.com.
Education officials plan to probe impact of illegal immigration on Oklahoma public schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Department of Education will roll out guidelines that require school districts to provide the agency with information about how many undocumented immigrants they serve, Oklahoma’s top public school official announced Wednesday. Superintendent Ryan Walters said he also wants districts to calculate the financial impact those students have on districts. “What […]
Ceremonial signing held for Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Bill 1795, the Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act, was signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on Wednesday. Senator Kristen Thompson served as the Senate author of the measure, named in honor of Edmond's first officer lost in the line of duty. "Our first responders make tremendous...
OKC man sentenced to federal prison accused of firing at police car
An Oklahoma City man accused of shooting at a police vehicle has been sentenced to federal prison. In Oklahoma City federal court this week, Michael Anthony Wilson II, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. ...
Yukon church to host 'Comedy for Compassion,' taco bar to help Cardinal Point
Yukon church will host comedy fundraiser A "Comedy for Compassion" fundraiser is set for Aug. 3 at Grace Church, 600 N Mustang Road in Yukon. OKC Improv will perform at the Episcopal house of worship to raise money for Cardinal Point, a family justice center that provides services and care for victims of domestic...
Manhunt at Lake Texoma Spillway for Oklahoma burglary suspect
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Law enforcement agencies from both sides of the Red River are searching an area near the Denison Dam for a burglary suspect who fled authorities in Oklahoma. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday afternoon they are assisting the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office in locating the...
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...