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Local nonprofit says Oklahoma has 6th highest eviction rate in U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY — According to Shelterwell, an Oklahoma City nonprofit, Oklahoma ranks in the top ten in the U.S. for evictions, a stat that was the focus of a meeting by the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Wednesday night. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Washington County Health Department Back To School Bash
The back to school rush is on. Stores are stocked and dealing sales. As you’re checking off your kids’ back to school survival checklist you might think that you’re missing something…Oh right, vaccines!\. The Washington County Health Department (also serving Nowata County) is hosting a Back...
Jenks Book Mobile Helping Kids Read Over The Summer
Some kids groan when they see that summer reading list. But Jenks Public Schools Foundation, a non-profit, is trying to make reading not only more exciting but accessible. The Trojan ‘Read the Way’ Bookmobile meets kids where they are. With each bus stop, its encouraging children to put the technology away and pick up a book instead.
Stillwater woman convicted of neglecting her three children
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A Payne County jury took only 90 minutes to convict a 27-year-old Stillwater woman of neglecting her three young children, who were found living in shockingly deplorable conditions in a feces-filled trailer where they lived with their mother, her husband, grandmother and multiple animals, according to trial testimony last week.
Bartlesville woman charged with assault for 2nd time
A Bartlesville woman was back in Washington County Court on Thursday on charges of Domestic Abuse, just three months after facing the same charge. 24-year-old Terra Carter was arrested shortly after midnight on Thursday morning after court documents say that it is alleged that began pulling the hair of her cousin and began scratching him.
Whole Hawg Days begins with a new twist to the festival
Twenty-six entries in this year’s Whole Hawg Days cookoff competition will be judged by two people who will determine the best pork butts, ribs and ham. Chefs will fire up their cookers Friday evening at locations scattered around town as they get ready for the heated competition on Saturday.
KRMG In-Depth: Tree services in Tulsa unregulated, unlicensed - but essentially subsidized
While the city doesn't require tree services to be licensed, bonded, or insured - nor does it require any training, education, or certification - it does provide green waste disposal at almost no cost to the businesses, paid for by taxpayer money.
Oklahoma City restaurants set to vie for your vote in Vegan Chef Challenge
OKLAHOMA CITY — Several restaurants are set to take part in the second annual Oklahoma City Vegan Chef Challenge. >> Related Video Above: Air Fryer Tofu Is A Great Way To Go Meatless For Dinner. During the monthlong event that kicks off on Aug. 1, chefs from across the...
New mural at Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie unveiled
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A new mural has been unveiled at the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The museum held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the painting. Dr. Bob Palmer and artists from Palmer Studios started working on the "A New Day..." mural last week.
Piedmont lowers number of ag program animals on small acreages
The Piedmont City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to limit the number of farm animals used in a school agricultural education program such as those that have been living in Dickerson Farms. At issue has been the number of animals allowed with a special permit from the city at a...
BHS Football Will Have Spots to Fill
At Bartlesville High, the Bruin football team is only 2.5 weeks away from practices kicking off across Northeast Oklahoma. This fall will be an interesting mix for the Bruins. BHS will have multiple big-time returners, notably at quarterback and wide receiver in Nate Neal and Damien Niko. However, Bartlesville will also have to fill some holes.
Man arrested after high-speed chase and officer-involved shooting in Helena
HELENA, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting after being called to assist by the Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office. According to OSBI, on Thursday morning around 6:00, a Grant County deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle near Nash. The deputy reportedly...
Seasonable temperatures through the weekend, heat wave arrives next week | 7/25 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good evening Texoma! Tomorrow will start with morning temperatures in the upper 60s and will climb into the mid-90s in the afternoon hours. Skies will be mostly sunny all day long with southeast winds at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will stay seasonable through the weekend...
TWISTERS movie mentions Blackwell Library; features local storm chaser
This weekend saw the release of the highly anticipated feature film “Twisters” from Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery which opened to a staggering $80 million dollars, well beyond even the most lofty industry projections. The film acts as a “stand-alone” sequel to the 1996 film “Twister” which,...
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