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Former Oklahoma lawmaker sentenced to federal prison for involuntary manslaughter
More than a year after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter, a former Oklahoma State Representative was sentenced to over three years in federal prison. Dan Kirby, a former Republican Representative from Tulsa and Eufaula City Councilmember, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison on Monday. Last year, he was...
Oklahoma family needs help after three different hospital visits
HOOKER, Okla. (KVII) — An Oklahoma panhandle family who was desperately seeking answers for the reason behind their child's stomach pain now find themselves in a financial hole after going to three different hospitals in two states. "And when you hear Crohn’s, you think that happens to older people....
High-Powered Rifle Used To Gun Down Yukon Father
Court filings are shedding light on the tense moments that led to a metro man's death. In early July, William Birdtail, 49, was shot multiple times in a Yukon neighborhood, in front of his wife and two children. According to Birdtail’s friends, on the night he was killed Birdtail went...
Bristow Native named among 2024 great 100 nurses of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (OCSRI) continues its legacy of nursing excellence as four nurses join the ranks of the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma. This honor brings OCSRI's total to 43 recognized nurses since 2014, maintaining the institute’s high standards in oncology care. The Great 100...
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.
OCCC ranks among top 30 Best Film Schools
According to Hollywood-based film publication, MovieMaker Magazine, Oklahoma City Community College ranks among the top 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Founded in 2000 by the late Oscar-winning producer and Oklahoma native Gray Frederickson, who was best known for working with famous director Francis Ford Coppola on the “Godfather” movies, the program offers two-year degrees. More than 40 current OCCC film students worked on the blockbuster “Twisters” movie.
Oklahoma Watch: OKC Courthouse Faces Backlog Of Delayed Cases
A new report shows a slow response from the federal courthouse in Oklahoma City, with the Western District of Oklahoma having the 12th highest number of motions pending over six months among the 94 district courts in the federal system. Oklahoma Watch reporter Jake Ramsey spoke about the backlog, citing...
Oklahoma Caring Vans to offer free immunizations for school kids
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Caring Vans are scheduled to provide immunizations for children at several Oklahoma City locations in preparation for school enrollment. These services are provided at no cost to children, ages six weeks through 18 years, including those who are uninsured. Immunizations are first come,...
Drowning reported on Tenkiller Lake
An Edmond man was pronounced deceased on Sunday afternoon after jumping off a bluff at the Burnt Cabin cliffs on Tenkiller Lake. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Stanley Roedenbeck #842 of Troop W reported that Donald B. Holloway, 41, of Edmond, drown after resurfacing briefly. Roedenbeck was assisted by Troopers Cody Cross and Joseph Couch, and by members of the Cherokee Nation Marshall Service and Cookson Fire Department.
Firefighters Respond To SW OKC Fire
The Oklahoma City Fire Department is responding to a grass and trash fire in Southwest Oklahoma City. Firefighters say the fire happened near South Council Road and Southwest 15th Street. Authorities say the fire is blowing black smoke over Interstate 40. This is a developing story. Refresh this page for...
Sneak Peek Inside MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum Construction
After a few rain delays, construction on the MAPS4 State Fair Coliseum is picking up. On Wednesday, civic leaders got a firsthand look at the progress at the one-of-a-kind venue. Construction crews say the project is about 70 percent complete with thousands of tons of steel and 1,200 truckloads of...