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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt names a new chief of staff
Gov. Kevin Stitt has named Grayson Walker, one of his legal counselors and a member of the secretary of state's office, to be his new chief of staff. Walker succeeds Brandon Tatum, recently named executive director of the Regional University System of Oklahoma. "Grayson is an Oklahoma City native and...
Oklahoma-based church named one of the largest in the US, others ranked as fastest-growing
Is the largest church in America based in Oklahoma? Yes, Edmond-based Life.Church, with an average attendance of 85,000, topped the Outreach 100 list of the largest congregations in the U.S. for 2023, the second year in a row it has done so. ...
New Oklahoma laws address sheriff's offices and school resource officers
ARDMORE, Okla. (KTEN) — It took over a year for House Bill 2914 to make its rounds through the legislature, first being read in April of 2023. Now law as of Monday, it's created the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Program. Sheriffs can submit grant applications to the attorney general’s office once each fiscal year to receive between $150,000 and $300,000 depending on qualifications.
Former Seminole Animal Control Officer Faces Animal Cruelty Charge
Cody Fitzgerald, a now former Seminole Animal Control Officer, faces allegations of felony animal cruelty, according to court documents filed on Monday. In the probable cause affidavit, an officer for the on-campus police department at Seminole State College said he responded to a call of two stray dogs inside a residential hall on May 7.
Yukon relocates ducks and geese to curb overpopulation, faces mixed reactions
YUKON- (KOKH) — The city of Yukon has relocated ducks and geese from one of their parks over environmental concerns and complaints. "Even just feeding them can lead to overpopulation. Maybe we were too kind to the ducks," said Jenna Roberson, Public Information Officer for the City of Yukon.
Updates to Capital Improvement Projects with key developments
In a significant step forward for Guthrie’s infrastructure, city officials have made notable progress on several Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). On Tuesday, city officials interviewed construction management firms for both the second fire and EMS station and the municipal pool project. City Manager Eddie Faulkner expressed optimism about the process and anticipated having results soon to move forward with these essential projects.
Five lion cubs in OKC get a check-up 📸
Good morning and Happy Independence Day, Oklahoma! Here's what you need to know today: 🌞 Temperature check: Today brings partly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high of 96, low of 69; Oklahoma City can expect thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather ...
Oklahoma City police release deceased suspect's name after Tuesday's hours long standoff
Police have identified the suspect killed during Tuesday's hours long standoff in northwest Oklahoma City. Around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oklahoma City police responded to a call at home near NW 36th Street and North Pennsylvania Avenue where 22-year-old Kavon Ragan was reportedly pointing a gun at another person inside the home.
Guthrie Police investigating drive-by shooting
Guthrie police are actively investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the 400 block of N. 13th Street. Shots were fired from a vehicle towards a residence, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. At the scene, officers found up to four shell casings...
Compassion Inspires Nursing LPN Shares Her Love
Jennifer Quilimaco, LPN Golden Age Nursing Facility. Jennifer Quilimaco, LPN, feels she’s done something good each day after going home from work at Golden Age Nursing Facility in Guthrie. “Every day that I’m here I interact with so many different people. I learn so many different stories from the...
City of Guthrie secures cyber security grant
In an exciting development for the city, Guthrie City Manager Eddie Faulkner announced during his report to the council that the city has been awarded a cyber security grant totaling $310,315.69. This grant, aimed at bolstering the city’s technological infrastructure, marks a significant step forward in improving cyber security measures...
The Royal Crown Guthrie, Oklahoma results.
The Royal Crown Rope Horse Futurity in Guthrie, Oklahoma, May 25-30 was a successful trip for a few Tri-State area ropers. Joey Williams, a Montana cowgirl and three-time WNFR qualifier in breakaway entered the event for the first time. She walked away with over $5,000 after winning the all-ages breakaway. Williams was riding a home-grown mare, Smokin Twayna – better known as Reba. She’s by their stud Smoke N Sunrise and out of Frenchmans Twayna, who is a full sister to Williams’ main rope horse Baybe. The nine-year-old mare got a later start in life due to injuries, and aside from a few local jackpots, she hasn’t been hauled much. However, Reba did get the call last year at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Pendleton Roundup, where she helped Williams advance to the short round at both rodeos.
Oklahoma continues to peddle nonsensical takes regarding Lincoln Riley
On Monday, the Oklahoma Sooners were formally introduced as SEC members. Shortly after the conference's press conference, Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione appeared on the SEC Network to discuss the move. Of course, the Sooners' sports boss couldn't resist mentioning Lincoln Riley. Castiglione discussed the athletics department's targeted growth by...
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