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Kansas fugitive captured at hotel in Colorado due back in court
PUEBLO COUNTY — A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado is scheduled to return to a Kansas courtroom on Monday. Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Northeast Tech Afton Campus STEM students to build FAA-certified airplane
AFTON, Okla. — Aviation pursuits for Northeast Oklahoma high school students are soaring to new heights with the addition of a unique educational opportunity allowing them to build an aircraft. Northeast Tech Afton Campus showcased its collaboration with Tango Flight on Thursday afternoon. An airplane vertical stabilizer was delivered to the Afton Campus, setting the […]
Afton town leaders appoint new police chief, judge and court clerk
AFTON, Okla. – For the first time in three months, Afton city leaders held a town meeting after swearing in their newest board member, Shasta Waggoner. The three-member board voted to convene for an executive session to discuss the employment of a town employee. The board returned 45 minutes and took no action.
Copper theft on the rise, Joplin Police say watch your AC units
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis states that JPD has been seeing a recent uptick in the number of vandalisms and damage to air conditioning units for copper metal. This is for both residential and commercial properties.
Police take suspect into custody after deadly shooting at southeast Oklahoma City home
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police say a suspect was taken into custody after a deadly shooting late Sunday night at a southeast Oklahoma City home. Around 10 p.m., police responded to a reported shooting at a home near Southeast 62nd Street and Lindsay Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man dead inside the home.
Woman transported to hospital after being hit by truck in southeast Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman was transported to a hospital after being hit by a truck in southeast Oklahoma City on Sunday evening. Open the video player above for more top headlines. At around 8 p.m., first responders were called to the area of Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane...
First responders hold Boots and Badges blood drive in downtown OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City residents on Saturday donated blood during the seventh annual Boots and Badges blood drive. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Put on with help from the Oklahoma City police and fire departments, the annual drive has expanded to include other...
Video: Worldwide tech crash leaves local church group stranded in Amsterdam
Effects from the worldwide tech crash caused by the company CrowdStrike on Friday are still being felt at airports across the world. As of Saturday, FlightAware said there are more than 1,700 flights canceled in and out of the U.S. A group from the Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa is included in that number.
Shelburne to serve as dean for NSU College of Liberal Arts
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State University has selected Dr. Audell Shelburne as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Shelburne officially began his new role on July 15. Shelburne previously served as the Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts for seven years, where he directed and...
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