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Oklahoma Wildlife Department hits back on tribal hunting, fishing license compact
In most places, game wardens routinely check state-issued hunting and fishing licenses, but it’s not that simple in Oklahoma. Historic confusion was again amplified after five Oklahoma tribes announced a cooperative agreement on July 12 to honor each other’s tribal hunting and fishing licenses on each of their respective tribal lands. Last week,...
NuCera Solutions Barnsdall Plant to Close Within the Year)
The NuCera Solutions plant in Barnsdall will be closing in the next six to 12 months. This comes after the building took a direct hit from the EF-4 tornado that struck Barnsdall in May. Mayor Johnny Kelley says this is a difficult blow to Barnsdall, but said the town will see this through.
Walters defies AG ruling for meetings
The Oklahoma Board of Education denied three lawmakers access to an executive session portion of its meeting Wednesday, even after the state attorney general confirmed they have the right to attend. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman, and Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, attempted to sit in on the...
Oklahoma House Democrats call on Gov. Stitt for special session to impeach Corporation Commissioner
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - After reports of sexual misconduct and public drunkenness, Oklahoma House Democrats are calling on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to hold a Special Session to impeach Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Heitt. Commissioner Bob Anthony originally reported the alleged incidents in an open letter. Willful neglect of duty,...
Barnsdall resident still waiting on his insurance almost three months after tornado damage
BARNSDALL, Okla. (KTUL) — Since Barnsdall was struck by an EF-4 tornado almost three months ago, hundreds of homeowners have filed for insurance. Some have their money to repair their homes and others have not. When an EF-4 tornado touches down in your city, you can expect some delays...
Oklahoma May Get An Early August Cold Front
Summer is back in full force in Oklahoma! Temperatures have been well over 100 this week with intense heat indicies. A majority of the state has been under a heat advisory for most of the week. But some Oklahoma meteorologists are expecting to see a relief from the heat thanks to an early August cold front.
Original Grease Cast Members Coming To Tulsa, Claremore Meet & Greets
It was the summer of 1978 when the musical film 'Grease' hit theaters. That's right the movie starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and became the highest-grossing musical flick of the 20th century. Jamie Donnelly and Michael Tucci dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about Grease and two local events where fans will have the opportunity to meet the actors in person.
Kamala Harris' VP-hopeful Andy Beshear in OKC today for Democratic Party fundraiser
Andy Beshear, vice president-hopeful and democratic Kentucky governor, will be in Oklahoma City Thursday night to speak at the Oklahoma Democratic Party's fundraising event. Beshear is a potential pick to be presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate as the current vice president vies for the presidency. ...
4 Oklahoma tribes receive federal funding for housing needs
The funds will be used for new and existing housing projects across the four reservations. Wichita citizen and Executive Director of the Wichita Housing Authority Jesse Jones said the grant “means a lot,” due to his tribe's small size. According to him, it’s a testimony to the difference they’re making for Indigenous families.
Sip 'N Slide Takes Over Boulder Ave Bridge In Tulsa
The Boulder Avenue Bridge in downtown Tulsa just got a whole lot more slippery. It took two days for organizers of the 4th annual Sip 'N Slide to build a 500-foot slip-and-slide down the road. The slide is the highlight of the all-day party that goes from noon until 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd.