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SUMMER FUN: Wagoner kids enjoy watery fun for 4th of July
WAGONER, Okla. — 4th of July festivities are a hit in smaller communities around Green Country as well, including Wagoner's annual Independence Day parade and water balloon fight. "There's age groups and each age group has a winner. And then there's a pet category and a family category," Wagoner...
Oklahoma high school football: Muskogee 2025 QB Jamarian Ficklin commits to Texas State
One of the top quarterbacks in Oklahoma high school football has made his college decision. Muskogee’s Jamarian Ficklin announced his commitment to Texas State on Thursday. Ficklin led Muskogee to the Class 6A-II state title as a junior last season and was named The Oklahoman’s All-State Offensive Player of the Year.
Cherokee Nation celebrates new Muskogee subdivision, first completed under tribe’s historic housing legislation
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner are calling for a comprehensive housing study to examine housing needs for Cherokee families across the tribe’s reservation area, including where shortfalls may exist in rental and homeownership opportunities. Chief Hoskin and Deputy...
Cherokee Nation signs Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to 'Nanyehi' musical
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Cherokee Nation has signed Academy Award recipient Wes Studi to its October production of “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward.”. The historical Cherokee musical is set for Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Live Tulsa with auditions taking place July 12-14. A direct descendant...
High Temps And Chance Of Storms For The 4th Of July
Happy Independence Day, Green Country! We’ve got both steamy summer heat and scattered thunderstorms in the cards for your holiday celebrations. What will the weather be like in Oklahoma on Thursday, July 4?. For the morning and early to mid afternoon hours, the heat and humidity will be the...
AUDIT REQUEST: Muskogee City Council set to ask state for audit
Leaders in Muskogee announced they want to move forward with a forensic audit. A group of citizens has called for this kind of audit for a while. Now, the city plans to deliver on their wishes.
Unveiling of Merle Haggard statue in Muskogee announced
It's finally known when a statue honoring country music legend and "Okie from Muskogee" star Merle Haggard will be unveiled. In early 2023, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Merle Haggard Statue Committee announced their plans to enshrine the legendary musician with a bronze statue. It's now known that the Haggard statue will be unveiled on Oct. 10, 2024, and will stand outside the Muskogee Civic Center, which is where he recorded the famous song and live album.
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
Revealing The Trust Issues Oklahomans Have With Tap Water
Oklahomans want to be able to drink water from their sink tap without concern, but over the years, recent studies and reported violations have revealed that Oklahoma's tap water might not be as safe as consumers thought. In 2023, Oklahoma ranked as one of the worst states for tap water.
Storms with heavy rain, some hail move across central Oklahoma before fireworks shows
Be sure to pay attention while celebrating the Fourth of July. Besides being very hot, severe storms have popped up across Oklahoma, including in the OKC metro. >> Check live radar | KOCO weather page | Get KOCO on the Go. Below was a running blog of KOCO 5's severe...
State Senator considering legal action against state school board, Walters
A state lawmaker says she’s ready to take the state school board and State Superintendent Ryan Walters to court after she says they violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when they refused to let her sit in on their executive session discussions last week.
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