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Oklahoma ranked in top 5 riskiest states to drive in, according to Forbes Advisor
A new study ranked Oklahoma the fifth riskiest states to drive in, citing its number of fatal car accidents and the prevalence of texting and driving. Here's a breakdown of the study from Forbes Advisor. ...
Four legislative races to be decided in primary runoff elections on Tuesday
Some Oklahoma voters head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on state legislative races – four of which will be decided in primary election runoffs. Other races will require a November general election contest. If the election has no opponent from another party, it’s likely that Republican voters will decide who wins...
OU paid millions to combine racial focus and climate change
The University of Oklahoma is being paid millions in federal funds to tout climate-change theories in a race-based context, according to a recent announcement from the university. (https://www.ou.edu/news/articles/2024/august/grant-boosts-climate-research-and-training ) Researchers at the University of Oklahoma, in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation and the University of New Mexico, have received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project to “build climate resilience in tribal communities across...
Cars and trucks with American flags circle Edmond school after student was told he couldn't fly his
EDMOND, Okla. — Dozens of cars and trucks circled Edmond North High School on Monday, showing their support for a student who was told he couldn’t fly an American flag from his pickup truck. Members of the community gathered in a parking lot near Danforth Road and Kelly...
Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on New Addiction Facility
Cherokee Nation leaders gather to break ground on a cutting-edge addiction treatment center. The ceremony occurred last Thursday near Tahlequah as part of a $76 million initiative aimed at combating substance use disorders among Cherokee citizens. The new facility, projected to cost $25 million, represents the first major project in...
Multiple agencies respond to emergency plane landing in Tahlequah
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Tahlequah Fire Department said firefighters and multiple other agencies responded to an emergency plane landing Monday morning. Tahlequah Fire said a small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the eastbound lane of the 51 Bypass, west of Stick Ross Mountain Road. The...
Health Matters With TSET: Vaping & Smoking
Despite widespread awareness of the health risks, smoking and vaping among young people remain persistent problems. In today's Health Matters with TSET, News 9 Health Coach Dottie Small explores its evolution, ongoing appeal, and the risks parents need to know now. Dr. Ryan Brown, a leading expert in adolescent health,...
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova to shine over Kansas next month
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new light will appear in the night sky next month above Kansas thanks to an exploding star thousands of light years away from Earth. NASA Solar System Ambassador Brenda Culbertson told 27 News people may see a curious new light in the night sky during the month of September. The light […]
Pauls Valley schools open after 'potential threat'
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. (KTEN) — It was business as usual in the Pauls Valley Public Schools district on Monday morning hours after officials reported a "potential threat" was identified late Sunday night. "Upon learning about the threat, our administrators immediately took action and collaborated closely with the Pauls Valley...
Grady Co. drunk driving manslaughter trial begins
GRADY CO., Okla. (KSWO) - In Grady County, the manslaughter trial for the man charged in connection with a drunk driving death began Monday, Aug. 26. Bradley Teakell faces a charge of first degree manslaughter, and DUI resulting in great bodily injury. According to court clerks, the trial began with...
Ditch Witch Breaks Ground on New Paint Factory, Celebrates Milestone
Ditch Witch celebrated its 1,000 employees recently and broke ground on a new paint factory in Oklahoma. With shovels in hand, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and other state officials recently helped celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 170,000 square-foot paint facility at the Ditch Witch factory in Perry, Okla. The event was a part of a stop from The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Express Tour of manufacturing companies across the country.
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