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Chaos ensues at Oklahoma City council meeting over Gaza-related resolution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City's city council meeting descended into chaos Tuesday over a resolution related to the war in Gaza. On the agenda was a resolution, asking the council to condemn antisemitic and xenophobic rhetoric, as well as call for an immediate ceasefire for the ongoing war in Gaza.
Oklahoma Heat Wave Persists: Dangerous Heat Continue Across the State
Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma continues to battle extreme heat, with dangerous conditions persisting throughout much of the state. The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of northeast Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Miami, effective from noon to 9 p.m. today. During this period, heat index values are expected to soar above 110 degrees, with some areas potentially reaching as high as 112 degrees.
Landlords Cash In On Tulsa Housing Authority Incentive Program For Section 8 Applicants
The Tulsa Housing Authority wants more landlords and property managers to accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers. Housing officials say it could be a win-win scenario since vacancies would be filled and people in need of housing would get a place to live. Mat Zalk is a property manager taking advantage...
Salvation Army of Lawton to put pause on homeless shelter services
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army of Lawton told 7News they are having to put a pause on their homeless shelter services starting Saturday, Aug. 3. That pause could range anywhere from eight to twelve months. The organization said the amount of repairs needed to their building is the...
'Crazy' Thunder move tabbed as second-best made this offseason
The OKC Thunder have been one of the busiest ball clubs during this year's offseason. From landing this summer's top-billed center in Isaiah Hartenstein on the second day of free agency to re-upping with promising young ballers like Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins on longer-term, cost-efficient contracts, Sam Presti and company have reshuffled this title-hopeful roster quite extensively with their wheeling and dealing ways over the last few months.
Notice of Violation issued to Lawton’s wastewater plant, citing dead fish in East Cache Creek
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has issued another Notice of Violation to the City of Lawton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The notice was received by the city on Tuesday, July 30, with the issue primarily being the plant discharging without a permit. According...
Earrings designed by Edmond jewelry maker take center stage in Paris
You may have seen the heartwarming moment an Olympic swimmer embraced his family after winning his 8th gold medal at the Paris Olympics. For some, what really caught their eye were a pair of earrings designed by an Edmond entrepreneur.
Fatal Collision Claims Life in Washington County
A tragic vehicle collision occurred on July 30, 2024, at approximately 5:07 PM on 1500 Road and 3988 Drive, roughly 1.5 miles east of Dewey, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of the driver. David Johnson, 53, from Bartlesville was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on 1500 Road when...
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett refuses to resign
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett said on Tuesday he will not resign, despite the national embarrassment caused by his drunken behavior at a regulatory conference in June in Minnesota. A witness from the Kansas Corporation Commission reported Hiett, 57, put his hand on a man's groin area in the hotel lobby bar late...
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