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Amber Portwood’s Fiancé Gary Wayt Spotted in Oklahoma Following Disappearance
Hours after Amber Portwood spoke out about her missing fiancé, Gary Wayt, authorities confirmed that he has been spotted. Video footage obtained shows Wayt, 39, on June 11 in Oklahoma, more than 900 miles away from where he was last seen in North Carolina. He was first reported missing...
Oklahoma governor rejected food aid for children. Now tribes are offering it instead
A new summer food program helped feed at least one in six Oklahoma children in its first month, after several tribal nations stepped in to distribute federal aid rejected by the governor. The program pays families up to $120 per child to cover groceries while school is out of session....
How did almost half the state's colleges and universities avoid raising tuition and fees?
The presidents or chief financial officers of 14 Oklahoma public colleges and universities had to go before the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to present their rationale for requesting increases in tuition and fees for the 2024-25 academic year. Most, but not all, were approved at the regents' meeting last week, but...
Cherokee filmmaker dives into Oklahoma Superfund Site in short film 'Meet Me at the Creek'
Cherokee filmmaker Loren Waters didn't anticipate just how strongly she would feel connected to the land while working on her short film "Meet Me at the Creek." "As tribal people, we were removed from our homelands to be in northeastern Oklahoma. So, it wasn't a place we wanted to be. But we have to make it work," said Waters, who is also a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe. ...
A consequential decision looms for the first meeting of the Statewide Charter School Board
As the new Statewide Charter School Board prepares for its first — and potentially consequential — meeting on Monday, it has almost a full slate of members. Three appointments made during the final week of June — one by state House Speaker Charles McCall, two by Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat...
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt names Grayson Walker his new chief of staff
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt has named Grayson Walker as his new chief of staff. “Grayson is an Oklahoma City native and has been a valued member of my policy and legal teams since 2020. I am excited to have him lead this office. He is committed to this state,” Stitt said.
Man identified after shooting wife twice, killing himself in Clay County assault
CLAY COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — A man is dead and his wife has been hospitalized after he shot her twice and subsequently committed suicide. Forty-six-year-old Armando Nava, of Fritch, Texas, shot his wife twice before turning the gun on himself on Sunday, July 7, 2024, according to Clay County Sheriff Kirk Horton. Early Sunday morning at […]
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...
Relive the magic of “Twister” right where it was filmed in Guthrie
Get ready to saddle up and relive the whirlwind excitement of “Twister” as On Set Cinema brings a special screening to Guthrie on Saturday, July 20. Fans of the iconic 1996 action-adventure film will have the unique opportunity to watch it exactly where the thrilling “Galaxy Drive-In” scenes were filmed.
Palace on the Prairie not as much of a home-field advantage in SEC, according to CBS Sports
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium has always been a home favorable environment for the Sooners. OU has won 82 percent, or 421 games, of the 525 games played there since the stadium opened 101 years ago in October 1923. Originally named Owen Field in honor of legendary head coach Bennie...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches Nature Explorers Preschool for young children
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo has opened enrollment for Nature Explorers Preschool. Children ages three to five are eligible for the brand-new preschool center that brings education and nature together. The program's curriculum includes outdoor and nature-based activities, daily zoo explorations, interactions with special animal...
Turner Falls warns of ticket scammers
DAVIS, Okla. (KXII) - Turner Falls is warning visitors of a scam it’s seeing, where people are trying to sell their tickets to others. The park said if you have a ticket, you’ll need to make sure your ID matches the name on the ticket. If a ticketholder...
Sooners won’t mention George Cafego – but I will
Oklahoma’s official entry into the Southeastern Conference got the Hardee’s coffee club away from politics and the weather for a few minutes the other morning. Nothing too deep, mind you, just a question about the early betting line for the September 21 Tennessee game at Norman and what exactly do the Sooners bring to the big league.
Eubanks: Council plans shelter discussion
Interim City Manager Jerry Eubanks said Saturday, July 6 that an item would be on the agenda for the Tuesday, July 9 meeting of the Pawhuska City Council, calling for a discussion regarding the new animal shelter that opened in the spring of this year.On June 18, following an official investigation, District Attorney Mike Fisher declined to prosecute anyone regarding an apparent improper disposal of the remains of several animals. Fisher found that the situation was "technically a violation of the law," but he also concluded that animals involved had been humanely euthanized by a veterinarian and an attempt had been made to properly dispose of the bodies.Michael Martin, an investigator for the D.A., on May 31 received a call about several dogs possibly being shot and illegally disposed of. In the course of his investigation, Martin reportedly learned the dogs had not been shot, but had been euthanized (or had died of disease) and were later disposed of in garbage bags that were placed in a pit on a piece pf property located at 4300 McKenzie Road and owned by a business named WWW Oil.Investigator Martin said, in his report on the case, that Brandon Owens, an employee of WWW Oil, said his mother, Brenda Sue "Susie" Owens, called him and said that she needed help disposing of dog remains.The plan was to use a backhoe to cover with dirt several trash bags containing the dog remains, Brandon Owens reportedly told Martin. But the backhoe was broken down and a replacement part was needed to repair it.Martin gathered copies of records that had been kept regarding the animals. The records detailed the types, ages and health problems of each animal. There was also information about the circumstances under which each animal was euthanized or died of other causes.Martin said, in his report, that Susie Owens, who manages the animal shelter, was unaware that dog bodies had not been properly disposed of. Martin signed off June 11 on his findings.Again, no charges have been filed.Pawhuska city government financially supports the operation of the shelter, and Mayor Susan Bayro has expressed a desire to have an official City Council discussion of the shelter.
Metro brothers remember parents killed in tragic car crash
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City couple was killed after a semi collided with their car, leaving behind three sons including one who relied on his parents as his caregiver. Javier Ocampo and Reyna Pallares were driving down US-81 on June 14th when they were hit by a semi truck. Debris and parts […]
Oklahoma County killer to be put to death Sept. 26
Oklahoma County killer to be put to death Sept. 26The man convicted of killing an Oklahoma City convenience store clerk in 1992 is set for execution Sept. 26 in McAlester. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
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