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Guthrie Police Department awarded overtime grant for traffic enforcement; Tips to avoid being pulled over
The Guthrie Police Department has been awarded a $33,341 grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) to enhance traffic enforcement efforts. This significant funding will pay for personnel overtime, allowing the department to allocate more resources toward traffic enforcement shifts. In addition to covering overtime pay, the grant includes...
After 8-month-old killed in UTV accident, 2-year-old brother on life support has died
A 2-year-old who was placed on life support after a UTV accident this week has died, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. This comes after the child's 8-month-old brother died the day of the incident. Sunday afternoon, 8-month-old Legend, his 2-year-old brother RJ, and two of their siblings were on a utility terrain...
UPDATE: Missing Enid man found safe
ENID, OK (KOKH) — Enid police said a man who went missing on Monday has been found safe. Have you seen him? According to the Enid Police Department (EPD), Mark “Andy” Wilson was reported missing on Tuesday. Wilson was last seen on Monday around 9 am in...
Scouts Host Flag Retirement Ceremony
The Scouting America Pack 850 and Troop 850 hosted a flag retirement ceremony July 1 at the Guthrie VFW Sooner Post 4578 with VFW Post Commander Doug Newton. A history of the flag was read, and the ceremony included a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance as the first flag was retired. Photos by Jamie Newton.
Hugh Freeze sends warning to Oklahoma ahead of Jordan-Hare Stadium debut against Auburn football
Hugh Freeze was licking his chops while discussing Oklahoma's first matchup against Auburn football from Jordan-Hare Stadium at an AMBUSH event hosted by the Willow Point Country Club in Alexander City, Alabama. “You’re adding two of the elite programs in the country to this already-difficult — what I think is...
‘You're Really Ruining The Holiday For Other People Around You’: City Of Muskogee Cracking Down On Fireworks Violations
The City of Muskogee is cracking down on people shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July. The city council voted to implement new penalties for those who violate city ordinances for fireworks. The ordinances state you can't shoot off fireworks within 500 feet of a public building or church. You also can't shoot off fireworks at people or property.
FreedomFest Prepares For Largest Firework Show In Area
Crews spent the day before loading the 6,000 firework shells that will be in the show. "We increased the budget a little bit this year, so trying to do some larger fireworks than maybe typical in years past," said Jeff Edwards with River Parks Authority. The planning for what the...
AUDIT REQUEST: Muskogee City Council set to ask state for audit
Leaders in Muskogee announced they want to move forward with a forensic audit. A group of citizens has called for this kind of audit for a while. Now, the city plans to deliver on their wishes.
OKC Philharmonic's Red, White and Boom festival invites guests for fireworks, music and more
OKLAHOMA CITY — Celebrations are kicking off for the Fourth of July, with one of the biggest fireworks shows taking place Wednesday night. Tens of thousands of Oklahomans are expected to show up to Scissortail Park and watch the OKC Philharmonic's Red, White and Boom festival. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the OKC Philharmonic playing America's classics.
Air Force general court-martialed after flying Altus C-17 following night of drinking, affair with subordinate: AVweb
A U.S. Air Force general has been court-martialed after allegedly flying a C-17 transport plane at Altus Air Force Base following a night of drinking, according to a report in the AVweb aviation news site.
Beloved Duncan community member remembered through community garden bench dedication
DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) - A beloved community member was honored in a very special way, Wednesday, July 3. Chad Evans was part of the Think Ability Family, a non profit organization in Duncan dedicated to teaching horticulture to adults with intellectual disabilities. Chad was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and lost...
Expert gives safety tips after UTV crash leaves 2 young children dead
GUTHRIE, Okla. — After a tragic crash at a Norman ATV park killed two children, experts said safety needs to be a priority. Two children, an 8-month-old and a 2-year-old, were killed in the UTV crash at Happyland ATV Park. The park announced it will close down after the deadly weekend incident.
Collinsville And Okmulgee Reschedule 4th Of July Firework Displays
Multiple cities in green country are rescheduling their firework displays due to potential storms Thursday night. The City of Collinsville announced a new night for their fireworks display. The new show is at the Collinsville city park from 6 p.m. to 10 pm. Saturday July 13th. The city said they...
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