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Skiatook Police seek man who took money left at the Walmart self-checkout on July 4
SKIATOOK, OKLA. (KTUL) — Skiatook Police are searching for a man accused of taking money left at a self-checkout in Walmart. Police said it happened on July 4 around 5:30 p.m. If anyone recognizes the individual or the vehicle, contact Officer Waits with the Skiatook Police Department at (918)396-2424...
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
Neighbor Reacts To Overnight Drive-By Shooting By His SW OKC Home
A man is in the hospital after an alleged drive-by shooting on Friday targeted a home in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim told police he was walking to his car around midnight when he was shot in the arm. Witnesses told police a black SUV drove past the home three times before stopping. They said the passenger opened fire on the home near southwest 29th and Western Avenue.
Danger Lurking: The Threats Of Aging Dams In Oklahoma
It's no secret that a lot of the infrastructure in Oklahoma is aging. And when that old infrastructure gives out, it can become harmful to Oklahoma residents. Some of Oklahoma's old infrastructure that could cause catastrophe if they were to break are a majority of the state's dams. Oklahoma is...
Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department
A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, and consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms. Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department....
State Senator considering legal action against state school board, Walters
A state lawmaker says she’s ready to take the state school board and State Superintendent Ryan Walters to court after she says they violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when they refused to let her sit in on their executive session discussions last week.
Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will soon have access to financing to upgrade their homes with severe weather-averse roofs. In May, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act was signed into law. It allows Oklahomans to apply to a grant program that would provide severe hail-resistant roofs, impact-resistant shingles and rain-resistant attic vents. The law will go into […] The post Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
Revealing The Trust Issues Oklahomans Have With Tap Water
Oklahomans want to be able to drink water from their sink tap without concern, but over the years, recent studies and reported violations have revealed that Oklahoma's tap water might not be as safe as consumers thought. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked as one of the worst states for tap water.
A Break From Heat And Humidity Friday In Green Country
A few showers are present along and south of I-40 Friday morning as a cold front moves southward. Another area of moderate to heavy showers and storms continues across west central to southcentral OK early this morning. The risk of severe storms has diminished, but localized heavy rain may continue...
Video: Supreme Court justices rule the government went "too far" on charges for January 6th
Justices ruled the government went "too far" in charging people with obstructing an official on January 6th. FOX23 spoke with a Tulsa attorney and former Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General about this issue.
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