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In Oklahoma, hydration is front and center for high school football practice
With football practice beginning to take the field over the last two weeks, states such as Oklahoma are putting a greater emphasis not just on proper hydration but smart practice habits. Three days out of the next nine days in Oklahoma are forecasted to be in the triple digits. The...
What books have been banned or challenged in Oklahoma? It's complicated.
According to PEN American's Index of School Book Bans, these books have been banned or have been proposed to be banned over the years at various Oklahoma public schools. In addition, a second list shows the books "investigated" by then-Attorney General John O'Connor. O'Connor's investigation, however, was short, and he later said...
Sweeping lawsuit challenging Oklahoma's teen parole policy inches toward trial
Dwain Thomas has appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board’s violent offender docket five times since 2010. At every hearing, the 44-year-old prisoner had a positive recommendation from parole investigators and a superb behavior and employment history. But the parole board has consistently declined to advance Thomas to a more intensive stage-two...
Oklahoma aerospace program nets $1.9 billion in new investments since 2018 launch: report
OKLAHOMA CITY – A small state-run aerospace program is helping drive companies to Oklahoma “fast and furiously,” the program’s director said. The state’s Aerospace Commerce Economic Services Program, or ACES, has helped secure 54 projects generating $1.9 billion in new investments since its launch in 2018, according to 2023 state analysis. The four-member unit landed […]
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
Chickasaw Nation News for week of Thursday, August 15
This week’s Chickasaw Nation news looks at Jamie Jones’ work with the California Department of Veterans Affairs. They also take a look at two Chickasaw Nation graduates from a family medicine residency program.
Oklahoma County judge overseeing Epic embezzlement case rejects call to recuse
OKLAHOMA CITY — A judge presiding over the major embezzlement case against the co-founders of Epic Charter School faces a call to recuse, with a defense attorney accusing her of being an “advocate for the prosecution.” District Judge Susan Stallings denied the request for her disqualification during a hearing Thursday at the Oklahoma County Courthouse. […]
Second Minute Goal Sparks Mountaineers to 4-0 Win over Hampton
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 15, 2024) – It took 1:03 of game time for Mount St. Mary's women's soccer to get their offense rolling in 2024. Luisangely Navas scored on the first shot of the match, providing the sparkplug for a 4-0 win in the season opener over Hampton. Subsequent...
It's like a Disney World of hospitals: The impact of St. Jude on families
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — There's still time to participate in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway and support a good cause. One of the biggest challenges of cancer treatment is the treatment itself, and it's not cheap. Elnora Lee, the mother of a patient at St. Jude in Memphis,...
August Chamber Forum: The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber will host its August Chamber Forum, The Impact of Health and Wellbeing on Business, on August 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The health industry is pivotal to Oklahoma City, and the discussion surrounding health and wellbeing is prominent. According to Gallup, 75% of...
A local nonprofit is working to help fathers turn their lives around
OKLAHOMA CITY — Whether they’re coming out of incarceration, going through a custody battle, or dealing with becoming a newly single dad, an Oklahoma City nonprofit is working to give fathers a leg up. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The nonprofit True Dads...
Sources confirm new Oklahoma City Police Department chief
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Police Department has a new leader, according to multiple sources who reached out to KOCO 5. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Deputy Chief Ron Bacy is expected to be named Oklahoma City Police Chief Friday morning. KOCO 5...
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