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Water well collapse leads to Elgin’s water system emergency declaration
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Elgin has released what led to the declaring of a water emergency for those living in the city. Elgin’s Mayor JJ Francais says the emergency is due to a water well collapsing. They’re looking to replace the well and return water usage...
Thunder create 'superteam' in new blockbuster proposal for 7-foot All-Star
After clinching the top seed in the Western Conference standings and advancing to the second round of the playoffs all while being the youngest team in league history ever to accomplish both feats, the OKC Thunder seem to be in a prime position where they can build their way up to being the league's next great dynasty.
NIGC Reports Record Gaming Revenue for 2023
Money keeps pouring in for the National Indian Gaming Commission, which reported record gross online gaming revenue for the previous fiscal year. The NIGC earned $41.9 billion in FY2023, according to the federal regulatory agency. That surpassed the record of $40.9 billion from the previous year, the results of which were produced from audited statements from 527 gaming operations within 245 tribes over 29 U.S. states. FY2022 was up 5% over 2021.
Anadarko man allegedly beat other man with pistol, shot at him
ANADARKO, Okla. (KSWO) - An Anadarko man is facing nearly a dozen charges, after Police accuse him of assaulting a man and firing a gun at him. Theodore Roughface faces nine charges in total, including shooting with intent to kill, domestic assault and battery, and more. According to court documents...
Multiple dead fish in Liberty Lake, city officials respond
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Citizens in Lawton have said they’re concerned after multiple instances of dead fish were found floating in Liberty Lake. While the sight and smell of this may be concerning, city and wildlife conservation officials said this is a natural occurrence -- especially in shallow water.
Blackjack Returns to Comanche Nation Casino
LAWTON, OK – Comanche Nation Casino has expanded its roster of more than 800 entertainment options with the return of blackjack. The casino’s blackjack tables will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10am-2am and Friday and Saturday from 10am-4am. “We listen to our guests, and they have spoken,”...
Owasso homeowners warned to avoid pond due to toxic algae bloom
Tulsa, Okla. — An Owasso homeowners Association is asking residents to stay away from the ponds in their neighborhood due to blue-green algae which is killing the fish. The Lake Valley Home Owner’s Association in Owasso took to social media asking residents to steer clear of one of several neighborhood ponds, saying there is blue-green algae present. that combined with the heat, shallow waters in the pond, and the chemicals caused the carp fish that lived there to die.
Parks Jones Realtors: 1,542 homes sold in last 12 months
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - We have this week’s Real Estate Market Numbers, courtesy of Parks Jones Realtors. According to Parks Jones, there are 385 homes currently listed for sale in Lawton with an average asking price of just under $235,000. They’ve also been on the market for an average...
Ottawa County shooting victim intoxicated during fatal altercation
MIAMI, Okla. — An autopsy report shows an Ottawa County man fatally shot during an argument tested positive for drugs and alcohol. Matthew Vincent Locastro, 27, of Miami, died on Jan. 5 from a gunshot wound to his head. The manner of death is listed as a homicide, according to the nine-page autopsy report released […]
Early childhood education conference being hosted at NSU-BA
The Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children (OKAEYC) is hosting its annual conference in Broken Arrow this month. The event will take place on July 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northeastern State University’s Broken Arrow campus — 3100 New Orleans St. in the Education Building.
Oklahoma high school football: Muskogee offensive lineman Miguel Chavez commits to UNLV
Muskogee offensive lineman Miguel Chavez announced his commitment to UNLV on Monday. A member of the 2025 class, Chavez helped Muskogee win the Class 6A-II state title last season as the Roughers finished 11-2. Chavez announced his top four on Thursday, and those schools were Central Arkansas, Lindenwood, UNLV and...
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