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Sapulpa man sentenced to 30 years for brutal 2015 murder in Indian Country
SAPULPA, OK (KTUL) — On Friday, 31-year-old Arnold Dean Howell was sentenced to 360 months in prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country. Following his sentencing, he will supervised for five years. “Howell will serve 30 years in prison for the harm he has caused,” said U.S. Attorney Clint...
Commission encouraged over the possibility of more electric power here
(From the July 8,1999, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —The water level at Lake Tenkiller is dropping about six inches per day, Carton Bailey, park ranger with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, said. The drop is the result of evaporation and the release of water from Tenkiller Dam, he said.
Heart on Main Street Donates $10,000 to Help Oklahoma Retailer Rebuild After Tornado
Heart on Main Street, a non-profit organization focused on supporting independent retailers across the country, has donated $10,000 to a small Oklahoma shop that was destroyed by a tornado earlier this year. On April 27, 2024, an EF-3 tornado ripped through the small town of Sulphur, Okla. The Mix Mercantile,...
Oklahomans Flock To Theaters For Opening Night Of Movie Twisters
What some are calling the movie of the summer is now in theaters. Twisters--which was largely filmed in Oklahoma--debuted Thursday night. The 1996 movie Twister was also set in Oklahoma. People were heading inside the AMC theaters in Tulsa Hills all Thursday afternoon, and just about everyone News On 6...
Family says Norwegian will reimburse costs after getting stranded in Alaska during excursion mishap
A cruise vacation through Alaska turned into a travel nightmare for one Oklahoma family who got stranded without their belongings after a mishap with a local excursion caused them to miss their ship's boarding window. The Gault family, including six young kids and a 78-year-old grandmother, are now safely back home from Ketchikan. They had disembarked from the Norwegian Encore on Friday, July 12 to see a lumberjack show that they booked through the cruise line. "When you talk about cruise nightmares this is the definition of it," Joshua Gault told Good Morning America of the incident. He said when they tried to get back to the ship, the local tour operator had told them to wait for the next bus. But that bus never arrived. The family said they called the local port agent who rushed them to the ship, only to see it already pulling away from the dock with their belongings, including some of their passports.
Oklahoma City doctor convicted for stealing drugs faces up to 72 years in prison
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City doctor has been convicted of up to 72 years in federal prison after stealing controlled substances. John Nedza, 35, was convicted of 18 counts of obtaining a controlled substance by deceit or subterfuge. Dr. Nedza, a contract anesthesiologist at an Oklahoma...
SEC Notebook: Veteran newcomers Oklahoma, Texas not intimidated by SEC
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It’s full speed ahead for Oklahoma and Texas as both programs step into the Southeastern Conference with high expectations. “Oklahoma isn't intimidated as a football program,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said during the league’s Media Days in Dallas this week. “We're running towards the SEC. I think that goes without saying. We've looked forward for the last several years for this partnership, to be a part of an amazing conference, the best conference in college football.”
Scammers target Cookson Hills Electric service area
Scammers are once again targeting the Cookson Hills Electric service area. This time, they are not only attempting to swindle money over the phone, but are also making personal visits. According to Brad Martin, director of member relations for Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative (CHEC), there have been reports of individuals...
Oklahoma man gets 45 months for bank fraud and identity theft in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — On July 18, an Oklahoma man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for committing bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Springfield, Illinois. Gerald Duran, 49, was arrested on December 29, 2023, by Springfield Police at a Springfield branch location of a national bank.
Storm Chances Increase For Oklahoma This Weekend
As "Twisters" blows into theaters, actual storm chances will increase for Oklahoma this weekend! Strong storms are expected to enter the Sooner State on Saturday, July 20. Although "Twisters" is set during the spring time in Oklahoma, which is the prime season for tornadoes in the state, Oklahoma gets strong to severe thunderstorms throughout the year. As for the storms on Saturday, these storms are expected to be strong, not severe, bringing in gusty winds and a lot of rain.
Blackwell Fire Department will face off against Ponca F.D. for a good cause.
Blackwell Fire Department will be going grill-to-grill against two teams from Ponca CIty Fire Department to raise money for a good cause,. The Fire and Life Safety Council (FLSC) announces their upcoming fundraiser “All Fired Up” to be. held Saturday, July 27, at the Pioneer Tech Conference Center...
Science behind 'Twisters': Can you really 'kill' a tornado? Oklahoma meteorologists explain
After a record-setting year for tornadoes, the release of stand-alone sequel "Twisters" this week is particularly timely. The disaster film follows two storm chasers on their quest to research the destructive power of tornadoes, while potentially disrupting the twister altogether and mitigating risk. The premise sounds entertaining, but is it...
Here Are The Oklahoma Drive-In Movie Theaters Showing ‘Twisters’
It's "Twisters" weekend in Oklahoma! A majority of Okies are making plans to be at the movie theaters this weekend. And one of the best places to see "Twisters" is a classic Oklahoma drive-in theater. "Twisters" may not be considered a sequel to "Twister," but like its predecessor, "Twisters" is...
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