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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...
'Be responsible': Attorney shares fireworks precautions for homeowners before 4th of July
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — How can you light fireworks this 4th of July without getting into any legal trouble?. At Fireworks Warehouse OKC, safety is top of mind. If someone buys something, they'll leave the store with a safety message. "We want everyone to enjoy the holiday," Kent Herzog...
Salvation Army activates emergency disaster team to bring relief to homeless in the heat
For anyone who would like to contribute cases of water, the Salvation Army said you can drop off donations on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at their Area Command Office (924 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112) or Center of Hope (102 North Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74103)
A 4th Of July Front Brings Heat Relief; Storms Moving Through Part Of NE Okla.
A few storms are moving through Green Country Wednesday evening. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Mayes and Rogers County before it was cancelled at 7:15 p.m. A break from the heat and humidity arrives Friday and Saturday. What are the storm chances in Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 3?
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.
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Owasso OL Ryker Haff's childhood led to Oklahoma State pledge
Orange and black were routine colors present throughout Ryker Haff’s childhood. Each morning, Haff began his day walking past a child-sized Oklahoma State jersey hanging proudly from his bedroom wall. Then he went to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturdays. “I just loved the crowd energy there as a kid,”...
Allison Garrett says she'll retire as state higher education chancellor in January 2025
Allison Garrett, the chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, says she plans to retire in January 2025, after a little more than three years of service in that post. Chosen by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to replace longtime Chancellor Glen Johnson, Garrett was sworn in as the...
Muskogee City Council, Citizen's Group Asking For State Audit
A citizens group and the Muskogee City Council both plan to independently ask the State Auditor to find answers to questions the citizens group has long been asking. Organizers of a petition drive to request the audit believe the city is misspending money and being irresponsible in asking for a $77 million bond issue they believe is filled with vague proposals. As their drive gathered steam, Muskogee Mayor Patrick Cale and City Councilor Melody Cranford announced plans to co-sponsor a resolution requesting an audit with the same questions as the citizens group.
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