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Prison deaths in Oklahoma this year on a pace to exceed last year's number, officials say
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is on pace this year to exceed last year's total of 126 inmate deaths, records for the first six months of 2024 show. Numbers provided to The Oklahoman listed one inmate homicide, four deaths by accident and three suicides. "Natural causes" accounted for another 33 deaths, and 33 others were listed as "results pending," meaning the cause of death had not been determined. Two inmates have been executed this year. So far...
Street fight leads to shooting death
EL RENO – A Yukon-area man faces the death penalty or life in prison for allegedly shooting to death another local man during a street fight in a neighborhood north of Yukon. Ramari Zaishawn Boone-Haye, 21, was charged July 23 in Canadian County District Court with first-degree murder (deliberate...
FC Tulsa Foundation to host toy drive for Ronald McDonald House
TULSA, Okla. — FC Tulsa Foundation is set to host a summer toy drive at its match versus Indy Eleven on July 26 at ONEOK Field, 201 North Elgin Avenue. The toys will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and will benefit children fighting illness. In partnership with...
Norman Police launch state's first real-time text update tool for emergency calls
NORMAN (KOKH) — On Tuesday the Norman Police Department launched a new communication tool that can provide text message updates on emergent and non-emergent calls to the Norman community. The Norman Police Department says they are the first agency in the state to implement this tool that helps authorities...
Oklahoma football 2024 fall camp position preview: Offensive line
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's offensive line.
State and Local Law Enforcement Raid Marijuana Trafficking Operation in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics along with other state and local law enforcement agencies conduct a raid on a large marijuana trafficking operation in southern Oklahoma. The raid happened Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at a location near Ardmore as a part of an ongoing investigation into out-of-state black market marijuana trafficking. Investigators discovered the farm was selling as much as one thousand pounds of marijuana at a time to buyers who were then transporting the product to places like New York City, Chicago, and parts of Florida.
AM NewsBrief: July 24, 2024
Oklahoma Democratic Party Unites Behind Vice President Kamala Harris for President. The Oklahoma Democratic Party is fully supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States. It means Oklahoma joins more than 30 other state delegations pledging all their members to nominate Harris at the party’s convention.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a warmer than average 2024 fall season for Oklahoma
Oklahomans might need to hold off on heavy coats and warm layers for a little longer than anticipated. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warmer-than-average fall this year for Oklahoma. The publication also says the Sooner State will see below-average amounts of rain. ...
More than 25 suspected child predators indicted across northeastern Oklahoma
As part of the operation, the U.S. Marshal Service and Mayes County Sheriff’s Office conducted compliance checks on 525 registered sex offenders. They said more than 50 of them were not in compliance with sex offender requirements.
Driver Arrested After Chase Through Tulsa; Trooper Vehicle Damaged During Pursuit
One person is in custody after leading several law enforcement agencies on a chase across Tulsa early Wednesday morning. Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle along Highway 169 around 12:30 a.m., but the driver, Jordan Michael Almayahi took off. The Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse...
Thunder fans roast Chet Holmgren after clip from youth basketball camp goes viral
It's officially the slow part of the offseason when the NBA Draft and initial onslaught of free agency are in the rearview while the start of training camp is still a ways away. Yet, despite this reality, OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren seemingly finds himself remaining quite busy. On top...
Oklahoma Foggy Morning to Impact Northwest Arkansas Commuters
Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas residents should brace for patchy fog expected to develop after midnight, significantly reducing visibility in the area. This dense fog is anticipated to affect travel conditions during the morning commute on Wednesday, particularly in valleys and low-lying regions. According to the US...
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