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EPA, Army plan to check Oklahoma wells near military facilities for forever chemicals
The EPA announced a pilot program in nine locations across the country, and two are in Oklahoma. Federal officials will sample private water wells around Fort Sill in Lawton and the Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester. They’re checking for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals because of their long lifespans...
Oklahoman Micha Hancock added to Team USA women's volleyball roster before win vs. Serbia
Edmond Memorial graduate Micha Hancock was called up to the main roster of the U.S. women's volleyball team on Wednesday to replace injured setter Lauren Carlini. Hancock, who was an alternate on the team, was a gold medalist on Team USA's indoor team in the 2020 Olympics, held in Tokyo in 2021. ...
Quintero takes top honor at State 4-H Roundup
Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu. When Conner Quintero joined the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program eight years ago, he knew he had big shoes to fill. His mom and uncle both had successful 4-H careers in their youth, culminating with induction into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame.
OU Fans' Final Wish: Would You Spread Your Ashes Here?
For some, the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is more than the 'Palace On The Prairie'. It's sacred ground. Die-hard OU fans have ranked the Sooner stadium as their top choice to... spread their ashes. According to a poll conducted by Choice Mutual, Oklahoman's #1 choice for where they'd like...
Summer is Ramping Up, but First Fall is Headed to Oklahoma Early
While we enjoyed what Oklahoma would consider a mild start to summer most of July, how often have you heard someone say "I hate to think what August is going to feel like..." Oklahoma is now paying the summer debt for the gentle month we've had. Highs across the state well above 100°, and it's only going to climb even higher over the next week.
Headlines: Catholic charter school, OKC resolution on Gaza & Sales Tax Holiday
New board defies court and A.G. over Catholic charter school. (KOSU) Report shines light on Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma. (KOSU) The State Education Department spent more than $38K on law firm in May. (NewsOK) Tulsa Public Schools chooses to not update its decade old cell phone policy. (Tulsa World)
Police Pursuit With Reported Stolen Car And Missing North Carolina Woman Ends In NW OKC
News 9 was on the scene of the end of a pursuit on Wednesday involving a missing woman and a stolen car out of North Carolina. Officers used a tactical maneuver to stop the speeding car in northwest Oklahoma City. Flock cameras first alerted Oklahoma City police at 9 a.m....
Organization Tips Ahead Of Back-To-School Month
Summer break is winding down and school will be back in session in no time!. You may already be feeling a little stressed. One way to help ease the struggle is planning ahead and getting organized! Miranda Smith joined News On 6 to help as we Organize with Mo!
Armed robbery spree lands OKC man 10 years in federal prison
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced a 41-year-old Oklahoma City man, John Corbin Brown, was sentenced to serve 120 months (10 years) in federal prison for six different armed robberies in the Oklahoma City metro. In September 2023, Brown was charged with six counts of...
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association Proudly Reveal the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2024 Preseason Watch List
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 31, 2024-- Today, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association released the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. This list includes 42 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing nine conferences and one independent university. The preseason watch list is selected by a screening committee whose members compile a list of up to 50 players based on previous performance in NCAA Division I college football and preseason All-America lists. This list is not final, and players who have outstanding seasons may be added to the semifinalists and finalists lists as the season progresses. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240731645738/en/ The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association release the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. (Photo: Business Wire)
Investigators seek help identifying duo in Target theft on NW Expressway
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Police Department investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying the duo shown in the picture and video. Investigators said the suspects were captured stealing merchandise from Target near NW Expressway/Rockwell. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or...
NWI Man Receives National Recognition as Volunteer of the Year
A 92-year-old northwest Indiana man was named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ by Virginia-based Catholic Charities USA this Spring and will receive the honor during a special presentation later this year. A news release says John “Jack” Halton volunteers for Catholic Charities Food Pantry and Hunger Relief Services based in East Chicago, helping to stock shelves and pack bags of groceries for struggling families, seniors, veterans and the disabled. He has also built 13 raised garden beds for veterans and low-income elderly and planted 225 container gardens for food distribution events.
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
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