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Broken Arrow animal rescue asks for community's help amid recent challenges
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — A volunteer-based animal rescue in Broken Arrow is asking for the community’s help amid recent challenges. The Memphis Street Animal Rescue has been open for about a year and a half, helping animals find foster homes as they await a forever home. "When we...
Driver In Fatal Skiatook Crash Declared Incompetent To Stand Trial
A man who prosecutors said killed someone while driving high in Skiatook in 2021 has been declared incompetent to stand trial. Jacob Gilmartin was high and speeding when he crashed head-on into Clifton Smith, U.S. Attorneys say. He was arrested but later released after tribal prosecutors didn't file charges. Gilmartin...
Body camera video shows Watonga man slammed to the ground by police during morning walk with son
WATONGA, Okla. — A Watonga man said his rights were violated and his child was traumatized after he was detained earlier this month. At around 6 a.m. on July 4, John Sexton said he was on a regular morning walk with his 6-year-old son, who has autism. They were then stopped by two officers with the Watonga Police Department, whose body cameras captured the tense moments after they walked out of an alleyway.
Way-Too-Early 2025 NBA Prediction: Knicks vs Thunder🔥
The upcoming 2024-2025 NBA season is lining up to be one of the most exciting we’ve seen in years. An interesting rookie class, superstars on new squads, and the emergence of new perennial contenders have culminated in what could potentially be the start of a new age in NBA basketball. Even though we’re not done with the summer league yet, it’s my job today to predict what two teams will be representing their respective conferences in the 2025 NBA Finals. Both teams I’ll be discussing today have undergone significant transformations and acquisitions for already being elite, setting the stage for an epic clash between two young powerhouses.
'Somebody Has To Know Something:' OSBI Investigating Suspicious Disappearance After Chickasha Man's Remains Found
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation identified a man's remains in Chickasha as Richard Houston in early July. His family says he was just starting to turn his life around when he disappeared in August of last year. Friends and family say the 47-year-old’s disappearance shocked them. “This event was...
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Back-to-school donations now being accepted by Bright Futures Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — With the start of the school year approaching, Bright Futures Joplin has a school supply list of its own to help kids. Needs include over-ear headphones for elementary students and sturdy backpacks for both high school and elementary. Bright Futures Joplin also needs sturdy plastic folders with pockets and prongs. These will help younger and high school students meet all requirements on their school supply list.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says they have an emergency need for blood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) says they urgently need all types of blood from donors immediately. In a press release, CBCO says they only have a one-day supply level, a historic low, and are asking eligible donors to give blood at a CBCO blood drive or donor center as […]
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