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An Oklahoma tribal nation conducted a census for the first time. Here's what it found
About a quarter of Osage citizens participated in the tribal nation’s first ever census, results released this week by the northern Oklahoma tribe show. Alice Goodfox, an Osage Nation lawmaker, said that while the data may not reflect all tribal citizens, it still gives Osage officials an idea of what’s working well and...
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
New Documentary Highlights Storytelling From Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color Across Oklahoma
The Tulsa based radio news broadcast ‘Focus: Black Oklahoma’ has a new film that they are hoping inspires people to get more involved in their movement. Focus: Black Oklahoma uses citizen journalists to gather and deliver the news specifically for black, indigenous, and people of color in communities across Oklahoma using a fair, fact-based approach.
Unicorn World coming to OKC Convention Center
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Unicorn World is coming to Oklahoma City!. The “family-friendly magical wonderland” is coming to the Oklahoma City Convention Center July 20 and 21. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit theunicornworld.com.
Headlines: OKC homeless attack, Miami flooding money & “Rez Dogs” Emmy nods
Homeless advocates worry about attacks on unhoused people. (KOSU) AG Drummond fights injunction against state immigration law. (KOSU) Both sides appeal ruling on critical race theory law. (NewsOK) Tulsa plans to pay $2M to settle police shooting lawsuit. (Tulsa World) Medical Marijuana Authority lays off 10% of workforce. (Tulsa World)
Authorities Investigating Homicide In SE OKC
Police say that a woman was found dead in southeast Oklahoma City on Thursday. Police discovered the woman's body in a pharmacy drive-through near Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. The woman's body was found after a passerby reported it around 3:20 p.m. Officers are talking to people in...
Tulsa City Council Passes Controversial Land Rezoning Item Amid Corruption Allegations
A contested land zoning item on Wednesday's Tulsa City Council agenda is the center of corruption allegations against a city councilor by the person he replaced. That land rezoning item did pass in council, but not after a lengthy discussion by the council on that property, its history, and the potential conflicts of interest held by District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, who denies them.
Oklahoma Wildcatters Win on Opening Night of First-Ever PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand, Beating the Texas Rattlers by Three Ride Scores
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series launched Friday evening in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildcatters made their home debut inside Paycom Center in dominant form, knocking off the league’s reigning champion Texas Rattlers by three ride scores. “Those guys were...
40th Annual Hawg Days of summer July 26-27
We’re approaching the Hawg Days of summer – those few hot days during the middle of the six weeks of Dog Days of summer (July 3 – Aug. 11) that Eufaula has claimed as its own. It will be hot and sultry, but folks don’t seem to...
Doctors Explain Oklahoma County Alert: Young Adults Face Silent Sleep-Related Heart Threat.
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouA recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to ignore. They feel that sleep apnea does not apply to them. This finding is crucial for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents because the findings continue to highlight the heart health benefits of early detection and treatment...
City worker dies after incident while mowing grass outside Del City Water Treatment Plant, police say
DEL CITY, Okla. — Police say a city worker died after an incident while mowing grass outside the Del City Treatment Water Plant on Thursday. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police told KOCO 5 that they received a call around 11:10 a.m. about an...
We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help.
Oklahoma’s dismal child welfare ranking opens the door to a variety of social problems including mental illness, high incarceration rates and failing schools. The recently released 2024 Kids Count data showed that Oklahoma ranks 46th worst. But a recently proposed mental health settlement offers reason for hope, even though the “landmark settlement agreement” faces resistance […] The post We need to boost child outcomes. Investing in Oklahoma’s adult mental health system would help. appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
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