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Oklahoma County DA refiles charges against three defendants released from mental health facilities
The Oklahoma County District Attorney has refiled charges against three men who were previously charged with first degree murder then deemed incompetent to stand trial, following their release from inpatient mental health facilities.
Former Golden Hurricane and NCAA Champion Patrick Dever to Run in Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former University of Tulsa track and cross country star Patrick Dever will represent Team Great Britain in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, which begins Friday, July 26. The four-time All-American and 2021 10,000-meter NCAA champion will compete in both the 5,000 (Aug. 7) and 10,000-meter (Aug. 2) races.
Tahlequah Family Frustrated; Say Company Told Them Solar Panels Would Work With City But Don’t
A Tahlequah family says they are out more than $20,000 after buying more than a dozen solar panels for their house, they can’t use. They say the company told them they would be able to get solar credits from the city, but the city says that’s not true.
The Porch: Porter Peach Festival Continues Tradition Of Giving Back To Community
The small town of Porter is welcoming 10,000 people to the area for its annual Peach Festival. The three-day event dates back to 1967. "The community came together and decided to host the Porter Peach Festival to help raise funds to build a civic center," said this year's Miss Peachy Keen, Jennifer Ledezma.
Cherokee Nation Honors Three Veterans in July
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma ~ The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Larry R. Richardson Sr. of Claremore; Clarence Wesley “Sonny” DeGraw of Jenks; and Michael William Smith of Sallisaw were recognized by Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden for their service and sacrifice to the country.
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning coming to Norman for Tennessee game
One of the most anticipated games on the 2024 schedule for the Oklahoma Sooners comes on September 21. It’s the first conference game in the SEC for OU and one of the most storied programs in college football comes to town. The Tennessee Volunteers will be in Norman, and one of their most famous alums will aparanetly be there as well.
Community Celebrates Opening of Youth Services Office Opens in Okemah
The Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services celebrated a landmark moment Tuesday with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new office in Okemah, located at 124 N 5th Street. The event was attended by local officials, community leaders, and supporters, highlighting the collaborative efforts that brought the facility to fruition.
Donations sought for OHS football pantry
Head Coach Randy Jackson of the Okmulgee Bulldogs announced that they are accepting contributions to the team’s food pantry. The pantry supports players by ensuring they have nutritious meals, contributing to their performance on and off the field. Anyone interested in donating to the Okmulgee Bulldog Football team can...
TRENDING: Oklahoma Football Dynamic QB Jackson Arnold Most Excited For Late Season Battle At Death Valley Against LSU Tigers; If We Score, It Might Go Quiet’ – 2024 Offseason
The Oklahoma football program will head to the SEC after a double-digit winning season next fall. Oklahoma owns a 110-49-8 against current SEC members and has the fourth most College Football Playoff appearances. However, the expectation is that the Sooners will struggle in their first year in the SEC, recently emphasized by their shockingly low placement in Friday’s release of the conference preseason media poll. Nevertheless, Oklahoma will attempt to repeat last season’s success, and this year’s signal-caller, Jackson Arnold, is ready for the challenge ahead.
Local faith leaders adjust sermons, urge calm
The events of last Saturday evening altered the sermons of Sunday morning. In places of worship across the nation, faith leaders responded from the pulpits Sunday morning to the shocking evening events of July 13 – an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The potential ups and downs of Thunder's new Hartenstein, Holmgren tandem
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been welcoming some fresh new faces into town during this 2024 NBA offseason. Easily the most noteworthy of the bunch was big man Isaiah Hartenstein, who was signed as a free agent after spending the previous two campaigns with the New York Knicks. Hartenstein offers...
Tulsa Diner Back Open After Temporary Closure
A Tulsa diner is back open Thursday after being forced to close for a few days because of unpaid taxes. Flo's Burger Diner has been welcoming customers to its Tulsa location for more than six years. But earlier this week, the restaurant was ordered to temporarily close up shop. Care...
'Tulsa Has A Really Great Art Scene': Photograph Displayed At Turkey Mountain
The 'Gilcrease in your Neighborhood' program is displaying new artwork at five locations across Tulsa. Each site will also have activity guides to help you learn more about the new piece. The sound of the wind through the trees and the warm sunshine on your face while hiking Turkey Mountain's...
St. Jude Dream Home tours start; win big while supporting child cancer research
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — It's time for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Today, July 19, kicks off the first day you can actually tour the half-million-dollar dream home. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an organization like none other, sharing the latest in cancer research and providing free cancer treatment to the world's children.
Tulsa Area United Way Accepting Applications For Social Innovation Grant
The Tulsa Area United Way is now accepting applications for a grants program to help support Oklahoma startups and existing organizations in need. The Tulsa Area United Way's Social Innovations Grant will provide $45,000 dollars to four organizations. Semi finalists also get 5,000 to help them give back to the community.
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