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Tribal lands in Oklahoma are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. ...
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
Norman residents left with questions and concerns as hospital set to close its doors
NORMAN, Okla. — An Oklahoma City metro hospital is closing its doors, causing questions and concerns for Norman residents. As Norman Regional Hospital's Porter location is days from closing, some say they're worried about the hospital being too far from downtown Norman. Get the latest news stories of interest...
Carter County man arrested, accused of indecent exposure at Ardmore restaurant
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Carter County man was arrested for indecent exposure after he allegedly exposed himself while at an Ardmore restaurant. According to court records, Christopher Hogg, 45, was accused of exposing himself at least twice while he sat in a booth across from a group of children inside a Braum’s in Ardmore on July 3.
OKC Zoo Asian Elephant's Pregnancy Ends Due To Miscarriage
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden shared that one of its Asian elephants, Asha went into premature labor on July 20 at almost 13 months pregnant. The zoo says that this resulted in the miscarriage of her stillborn calf on July 21. The OKC Zoo says that this was...
Cam Allen to headline 2024 FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) seventh annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest is returning to Shawnee’s Raymond Peltier Park, 1702 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10. The annual hot air balloon festival is free and features entertainment for the entire...
Talk of the Town: Murder at the Saloon
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - The Rusty Chicken Saloon in Tishomingo is hosting an evening of mystery and fun as they try to solve a murder mystery. The show will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here.
Chaney, Blonien lead WOGA State Am qualifier
University of Oklahoma golfer Reagan Chaney of Ardmore fired a 4-under 66 to lead championship qualifying Monday for the Women’s Oklahoma Golf Association State Amateur Championship. Match play begins Tuesday with two rounds that day and Wednesday. The two finalists will meet Thursday morning for the championship. Natalie Blonien...
Illegal marijuana grow raided in Kingston
KINGSTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Arrests are pending following a raid of an illegal marijuana grow in Kingston. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Marijuana Enforcement Teams served a search warrant Friday at a facility in the 17300 block of Fobb Bottom Road, the agency said in a Facebook post. More...
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