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FEMA to extend disaster relief funding in northeast Oklahoma
UPDATE/CLARIFICATION: FEMA issued two separate disaster declarations affecting residents in northeast Oklahoma. The one affecting Ottawa, Craig, and Nowata Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of July 31st. The other declaration for Delaware, Mayes, and Rogers Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of August 14th. […]
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
Both sides appealing federal judge's ruling on law banning teaching some racial, gender topics
A federal judge’s ruling that limits enforcement of House Bill 1775, banning the teaching of certain racial and gender topics in Oklahoma classrooms, is being appealed to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — by both sides. Attorneys for the defendants in the case — including Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Gov....
Bixby Police officer brings pet dog to help rescue missing child with special needs
BIXBY, Okla. — The Bixby Police Department recognized one of its officers for helping rescue a missing child with special needs on Tuesday by bringing her own dog from home to the scene. Bixby Police said officers responded to an area just outside city limits to assist Tulsa County...
Broken Arrow Using State Funding To Support Infrastructure Near Amphitheater
The City of Broken Arrow is taking advantage of millions of dollars in state funding to help bolster the infrastructure near a new Amphitheater coming to BA. The program through the State Department of Commerce is designed to help projects that promise to bring tourists to Oklahoma. City leaders say the money will go a long way to support the much-anticipated project.
HEW passes Timothy Hicks nomination to full council
MVSKOKE RESERVATION- On July 16 the Health, Education, and Welfare Committee held an in-person meeting. Passed legislation will go on to the next full council meeting, unless otherwise noted. The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:. TR 24-079 A tribal...
Tulsa man found unresponsive during warrant service, saved by Narcan after overdose
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Tulsa police officers arrived at a residence on 15th Street to serve a warrant and found the individual unresponsive. When officers responded to serve a warrant on Nolen Zach for vehicle theft, Zach's mother initially told them he was not home. The officers began to...
An In-Depth Recap of 2024 DCI Broken Arrow
The first meeting of the Bluecoats, Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, and Carolina Crown didn't disappoint, as fans at DCI Broken Arrow were treated to an absolutely electric show. There's a lot to go over, so let's jump right into it. 1. Overall Scores. In case you somehow managed to miss...
Meteorologist with cancer, 33, shares message on body-shaming after 'hateful' comment about her wig
Meteorologist Laura Mock has received comments about her appearance before, but one that was recently sent to her entire team at work struck a nerve. Mock, 33, who works at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, typically brushes off such comments. But this one was jab at the wig she recently started wearing because she's undergoing chemotherapy.
Oklahoma City's Prairie Surf Studios makes conditions ripe for 'Twisters' to touch down in theaters
The natural disaster cult classic is back — but this time with a new plot featuring a meteorologist, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and a social media star, Glen Powell, who are on the hunt for the biggest tornadoes. It was a production Prairie Surf Studios CEO and Founder Matt Payne knew...
Peek inside the National Weather Center: Oklahoma's world-renowned hub for weather science
Virtually every weather researcher and forecast expert in the nation, if not the world, relies on science happening in a 244,000-square-foot building on the south side of the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. It's hard to overstate how important the National Weather Center is to the safety and well-being of not just...
Tulsa City Council Discusses Potential Zoning Changes After Housing Report
The Tulsa City Council held its first of three meetings on Wednesday on how the city plans to handle potential changes to zoning. It comes after a report from the planning commission showed the city is split when it comes to the number of people who own their house or rent it.
The Porch Visits New Summer Camp From The Academy Of Contemporary Music At UCO
If you're looking for a summer camp that features loud and live music, "Rock Band Camp" from The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma might be the one for you. ACM at UCO in Bricktown has put together a new summer camp for kids that is...
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