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‘There's Life Because They're Alive’: Barnsdall Woman Finds Hope In Town's Future After Sunflowers Bloom Amidst Debris
Two and a half months after a deadly EF-4 tornado went through Barnsdall, new symbols of hope are blossoming around town. "Everybody lost everything, and I just feel so guilty because my house is standing, but I thank God for it every day," said Lela Moles. Lela Moles lived in...
Get Real Ministries Presents Jesus Burger July 20
Get Real Ministries presents its montly Jesus Bruger event at noon on Saturday, July 20 at 411 West 14th Street in Bartlesville. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastors Rando and Shiloh Gamble invited everyone to Jesus Burger andbe fed spirituality and physically with others that have recovered from ALL kinds of addictions, and life struggles that have been healed or being healed. Shiloh said, "We will fight the fight with you! Come witness the Miracles on 14th Street."
Two Southwest Oklahoma men sentenced in federal court for separate crimes
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Two men from Southwest Oklahoma have been sentenced in federal court for separate crimes they committed. A man from Lawton learned his fate, after he was sentenced in federal court for drug and firearm charges. Skyler Lee Pasley will spend the next 11 years behind bars...
Fatal Collision on I-44 Claims Life of Nowata Man
A tragic collision on Interstate 44 east of 193rd E Ave has resulted in the death of Jason L. Hurd, a 50-year-old resident of Nowata, Oklahoma. The incident occurred around 8:56 PM within the city limits of Catoosa, in Rogers County. According to authorities, Hurd was riding a 2018 Kawasaki...
Accused pedophile teacher cases highlights problem of school enablers
In October 2023, police officers met with Miami Public Schools officials regarding allegations that teacher/coach Kanyen Derris Cole had engaged in inappropriate conduct or relationships with female students. That investigation, which included interviews with three former student victims, resulted in charges being filed against Cole, who had moved on from...
4 dead in Broken Arrow in possible murder-suicide
Four people were found dead Friday at a home in Broken Arrow and the incident is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide, the Broken Arrow Police Department said. Dispatchers received a call from someone inside the residence in the 1600 block of W. Toledo Place about gunshots being heard and police arrived at about 10:55 a.m. to find the four people dead inside.
Bartlesville Man Arrested on Two Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty
A Bartlesville man was seen in Washington County Court on Friday on two felony counts of animal abuse. Braiden Wait was arrested after five dogs were found locked in various rooms at a homee he had previously been renting on the 300 block of N Oak St. with no air conditioning, water, or food for a week.
Sallisaw wrestler makes national quarterfinals at Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler Cason Craft is still in line to be a national champion. At the 2024 National Junior Wrestling Tournament, Craft won his third and fourth matches at 106 pounds in the Junior Freestyle Division of the event to make it to the quarterfinals. Craft, who won the Class 4A State Tournament at 106 pounds last February, defeated Virginia’s Jonathan French 10-0 in the round of 32 and beat California’s Elias Briones 10-0 in the round of 16 to put him in a quarterfinals match against New Jersey’s Charles Esposito.
Oklahoma awarded $124 million federal grant to replace Lake Texoma bridge
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is going to replace the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma using the largest federal grant in the agency’s history. The White House announced this week the project is approved for $124 million through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program. The grant will pay for replacement of the bridge, which opened in 1945 and connected Kingston and Durant in southeastern Oklahoma.
How 'Twisters' Will Impact The Film Industry In Oklahoma
'Twisters,' the sequel to the 1996 movie 'Twister' premieres Friday to worldwide audiences. The 2024 movie stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones, who are storm chasers following a swarm of tornadoes in Oklahoma. Both movies were filmed in Oklahoma, with the sequel utilizing many locations in downtown Oklahoma City,...
Ryan Walters responds to Oklahoma teacher's controversial Trump comment, calls for firing
An Ardmore teacher is under fire after Libs of TikTok reposted a comment made on social media about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, according to the Libs of TikTok post on X (formerly Twitter), the teacher replied to a Facebook post commenting on the unsuccessful assassination attempt, saying "Wish they had a better scope.”
City of Enid Taking Applications for Open City Board Positions
The City of Enid is currently accepting applications for several open city board positions. One vacancy for an Enid resident with a disability. One vacancy for an Enid Resident who specializes in or has demonstrated interest in history. Library Board. One vacancy for any interested resident. Enid Kaw Lake Funding...
Oklahoma History Center Museum offers free entry today amid tech outages
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In response to the nationwide tech outages, the Oklahoma History Center Museum will have free admission today, July 19. The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although the museum is open and welcoming many guests, the OHS Research Center and Oklahoma...
Oklahoma City Man Sentenced to 45 Months for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft in Springfield
An Oklahoma City man, identified as 49-year-old Gerald Duran, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for engaging in bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, officials reported. The sentencing took place in Springfield, Illinois, where Duran attempted to cash a fraudulent check. Duran, who was arrested on December 29,...
Lankford’s Dropped Ball Enabled Trump Shooter
The headline certainly sounds like a wild accusation or a conspiracy theory. It’s neither. The Tulsa area has more space related technological expertise than most of us imagine. Tulsa, in union with Indian nations, also has a wealth of federal contracting capabilities greater than most areas of the United States outside of Washington, D.C.
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