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Bartlesville man charged with stealing security bond
A Bartlesville man was in Washington County District Court on Thursday after being arrested on allegations of stealing security bonds in 2010. 47-year-old Deece Carter faces a charge of knowingly concealing stolen property after an investigation began on July 29th. An Arrest Affidavit in the case states that authorities received...
Oklahoma’s tax-free weekend gearing up to be busiest weekend for clothing stores
NORMAN, Okla. — Tax-free weekend is upon us, and businesses are getting ready to see customers coming in droves to buy jeans, backpacks and shoes for the upcoming school year. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "It's crazy busy. It's a lot fun,” said Ella...
Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs to be Available at Oklahoma Universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […]
Ranking Oklahoma high school football's best defensive backs in 2024 season
The players on this list can quickly shift the momentum in Oklahoma high school football games. From safeties to corners, these guys know how to cover a team’s best offensive stars, create disruptive defense and energize crowds with game-changing takeaways. Here's The Oklahoman's ranking of the state's best running backs, from 10 to 1: ...
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.
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs sees success with music therapy program
TECUMSEH, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs said they’ve seen great success with their musical therapy program and have expanded to three new cities with new therapists. “A music therapist might give them a drum, and say, ‘think about the way your week has gone,...
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.
Application deadline for FEMA assistance is August 14
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans affected by the May 19-28 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have until August 14 to apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline is for residents of Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties. Those affected by the storms should apply as...
Oklahoma Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Program
OKLAHOMA CITY—The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program. The recipients will be honored at the OHS Awards Banquet, which will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The OHS is seeking nominations for the...