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Norman City Council discusses Comanche Street project, special UNP arena TIF election lawsuit in special meeting
The Norman City Council discussed a project proposal requiring vacating Comanche Street and adjourned into an executive session to discuss the newly filed lawsuit seeking to cancel the special UNP project TIF election at a special meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, City Council members also discussed procedures for pursuing fixing...
From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior. The term gained popularity in the 90s when researchers began studying how the summer break’s dip in learning snowballed into cumulative effects year after year. On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
Overnight Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain
Overnight storms bring much-needed rainfall to northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. As of Wednesday morning, Bartlesville airport reported just under an inch of rain, but several stations around the area received significantly more. Copan received 1.95 inches and Nowata received 1.14 inches. Further to the south, Skiatook received 2.88 inches...
Oklahoma Contestant Might Actually Win This Season on Big Brother
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, the survivalist show Big Brother aired live on July 5, 2000 on CBS. This year's contestants were announced and it looks like one of Oklahoma's own is bringing the "live feed camera talk" to the house. Mr. Quinn Martin, from Lawton, Oklahoma, is...
Good News: 78-year-old woman meets good Samaritans who helped her after fall
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Good Samaritans rushed to the aid of a 78-year woman who fell while trying to get home from the New Orleans Square Block Party when it was canceled because of a storm.
'Inexcusable Behavior': State Superintendent Responds To Controversial Political Comments By Ardmore Teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is attracting national attention on social media for promising to revoke an Ardmore teacher's license after the teacher made public comments seemingly in support of the attempted assassination on Former President Donald Trump. Walters says he will not allow anyone in the Oklahoma education system to...
Dive with bull sharks at the Oklahoma Aquarium's Sharklahoma event
JENKS, OKLA (KTUL) — Calling all scuba-certified divers!. The Oklahoma Aquarium is celebrating Sharklahoma this month with the annual Dive With Bull Sharks contest. Contest winners will wear a 40-pound, $6,000 chainmail suit and dive with a GoPro and certified safety divers to view the sharks. The deadline for...
OOCYS Holds Ribbon Cutting at New Facility
Okmulgee/Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) was joined by members of the community as they celebrated the opening of their new office in Okemah with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. OOCYS’s new office is located at 124 N. 5th Street in Okemah. Dr. Sherrie Carter- Greene is director of the agency which offers counseling (family and individual) dealing with trauma, grief, abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, anger management, co-parenting, communication and social skills. All services are free of charge, and OOCYS is a member of the Tulsa Area United Way. Call 918-756-7700 for more information.
OT Treasure Hunt begins Friday
Will you get the winning key? The Okmulgee Times Treasure Hunt kicks off this Friday and you could be the winner of a trove of prizes from local merchants, and $500 in cash provided by First Family Federal Credit Union. On Friday, participants can visit and shop local participating businesses,...
Tulsa police seek tips on suspect in unauthorized bank card use
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Police Department's (TPD) Financial Crime Unit is seeking information on an unknown suspect. According to TPD, the suspect allegedly used a bank card without the owner's consent. If you have any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, contact Officer S....
Broken Arrow Police issue tips to prevent package theft during vacations
BROKEN ARROW, OKLA (KTUL) — The Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) warns against package theft, stating that vacations correlate with the theft increase. According to BAPD, there are ways to protect your purchases from package theft. Take a look at the following tips provided by BAPD:. Schedule deliveries for...
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