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'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
Tulsa won’t be significantly affected by Hurricane Beryl; eastern Oklahoma could see flooding
Flood watches are in effect in eastern Oklahoma due to Hurricane Beryl. The Category 1 hurricane hit the Texas Gulf Coast Monday morning and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to counties southeast of Tulsa through Tuesday afternoon. Senior Meteorologist Karen Hatfield with the Tulsa National Weather Service says Tulsa...
OKC Housing Authority in 'imminent' danger of halting housing vouchers
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is in “imminent” danger of halting housing vouchers to thousands on a waiting list just as state laws are about to ban public camping under highway bridges and on public land, including sidewalks. The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency has yet to lift a freeze it put on accepting...
152nd Quapaw Powwow concludes with final celebrations
QUAPAW, Okla. — Hundreds of people gathered in Oklahoma this weekend for the 152nd Quapaw Nation Powwow. It began on the 4th of July at the Quapaw Nation Powwow grounds. It’s a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Quapaw Nation tribe. The event draws in hundreds...
Ollie Gordon II 'deeply sorry' for DUI arrest, not upholding OSU football values
OSU running back Ollie Gordon II announced Monday that he's "deeply sorry" following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Gordon was pulled over at roughly 2:30 a.m. on June 30 on Interstate 35 near SW 19th Street in Moore, south of Oklahoma City. A trooper reported that Gordon was...
Two in custody after reported shootout, one subject found with gunshot wound at Walmart
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Two people are in custody for shooting at each other on July 3. Police responded to the area near S Bryant Avenue and Southeast 59th Street where several people and a couple of vehicles were reportedly in a shootout. Soon after, police were called to...
Oklahoma City reminds residents of odd/even watering schedule amid hot months
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Utilities is reminding customers of the permanent odd/even watering schedule. Customers with property addresses that end in an odd number can use their outdoor sprinklers on odd-number calendar days. Customers with addresses that end in an even number can use their lawn sprinklers...
Police ask for help to identify individual they said stole $3k worth from garage at Tulsa home
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police Burglary Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify an individual they said broke into a garage at a home near 4th and Sheridan and stole about $3,000 worth of items.
Cushing woman & grandson jailed after residence search
(Stillwater, Okla.) — A 71-year-old woman and her 29-year-old grandson have been jailed on $50,000 bail each on charges stemming from two search warrants obtained by Payne County Sheriff’s Investigator Brandon Myers, which were served at her camper trailer in the Timberline RV Park between Cushing and Drumright on 9th Street.
Local Bakery Moving Into Tulsa's New Outlet Mall
A local bakery is moving into Tulsa Premium Outlets when it opens in August. Barbee Cookies owner Kat Graham said that unfortunately means they are closing the downtown Tulsa location on Friday, July 12. "We have been here for over 7 years, and we love downtown," she said. "We love...
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