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Lawmaker says Oklahoma State Board of Education broke law during meeting
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker is accusing the Oklahoma State Board of Education of breaking the law during a Wednesday meeting and now the Oklahoma attorney general is investigating. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The issue was when the board went into executive...
Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
Barnsdall resident still waiting on his insurance almost three months after tornado damage
BARNSDALL, Okla. (KTUL) — Since Barnsdall was struck by an EF-4 tornado almost three months ago, hundreds of homeowners have filed for insurance. Some have their money to repair their homes and others have not. When an EF-4 tornado touches down in your city, you can expect some delays...
Off-duty Sequoyah County deputy saves man from burning car on U.S. 64
MULDROW, OKLA (KTUL) — A Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) deputy rescued a man from a burning vehicle on July 31. According to SCSO, a report was made of a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 64 Highway outside of Muldrow. Deputy Daniel Whitus was near the accident and located the...
Layoffs have started at Michelin in Ardmore
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — Michelin has begun laying off workers at its Ardmore tire production plant, with more to come. The company announced last October that it would be winding down operations in Carter County, leaving more than 1,000 workers wondering about their futures. Not long after Michelin's announcement,...
'You Can't Beat That': Oklahomans Take Advantage Of Tax-Free Weekend, Additional Sales
Oklahoma's tax-free weekend is underway. It's targeted at back-to-school shoppers buying new clothes for school. The tax-free weekend started Friday morning statewide and runs through Sunday. It covers clothing and shoes, almost anything that is less than $100 individually. Ashlynn Quinn is just beginning back-to-school shopping for her three children,...
Northeast Oklahoma Braces for Scattered Storms and High Winds
Tulsa, OK – Residents in Northeast Oklahoma should prepare for a Friday of stormy weather and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, radar shows a few storms moving into the area this morning, with some producing strong gusty winds and hail up to the size of nickels. These isolated to scattered storms are expected to continue throughout the next several hours, moving south and east with time.
Not as much heat, storm chance west tonight
Showers and storms are sagging south along with a front. There will continue to be a chance for rain around the Kansas/Oklahoma line through dawn. If there is any rain in the area after that it will impact our Oklahoma counties. Now that the front has moved completely through the...
Severe Weather Art Exhibit In Downtown Tulsa Displays Statewide Weather Photos
Dozens of photos covered the walls of the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities "Storm Chasing" exhibit, giving people a glimpse into severe weather in the state. "To capture Oklahoma storms correctly, you really need to show the nuance of it," said exhibit curator Dr. Dayne Riley. More than 50 different...
Bartlesville grapples with tort claim after officer crashes with motorcycle
The city of Bartlesville received a notice of a tort claim from a motorcyclist injured in a collision with a police patrol vehicle driven by an on-duty officer. The claim, which seeks $175,000 or the amount applicable from the insurance policy, whichever is greater, allows the city 90 days to investigate before...