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Oklahoma City's Prairie Surf Studios makes conditions ripe for 'Twisters' to touch down in theaters
The natural disaster cult classic is back — but this time with a new plot featuring a meteorologist, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and a social media star, Glen Powell, who are on the hunt for the biggest tornadoes. It was a production Prairie Surf Studios CEO and Founder Matt Payne knew...
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
Oklahoma City Council Pauses New Short Term Rentals, Considers Future of Housing Market
In a meeting on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council voted to approve an emergency moratorium lasting for 180 days and prohibiting the approval of new applications for home-sharing, such as Airbnb's or Vrbos, for areas in the city where 10% of the block already contains a home-sharing rental. Current short-term...
Oklahoma City Zoo launches August events with elephants and concerts in focus
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has released a list of summer events for the month of August. Starting Aug. 1 is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, a movement to inspire the public to take conservation action through a social media campaign, #AsianElephantAwarenessMonth. OKC Zoo...
OKCPS board votes in policy to comply with Oklahoma's new inappropriate communication law
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to bring the district into compliance with a new state law regulating communication from school personnel to students. House Bill 3958 requires school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with an individual student to include the student's parents or guardians, unless...
Oklahoma City's Indian Clinic celebrates 50 years at First Americans Museum
The center serves tribal citizens with preventative and follow-up care needs, and in recognition of this golden achievement, the clinic is celebrating at the First Americans Museum this Saturday. According to the clinic, the day will include cultural games, traditional dancing and craft booths. Local food trucks will be available...
Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Plans To Renovate OKC's Oldest Housing Complex Underway
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is about six months into a multi-year plan to revitalize a portion of the metro. It’s called the Choice Neighborhood Initiative and is a HUD-funded grant program. A public housing development must be the center of the project. For Oklahoma City, this will center...
OKC Firefighters Advise Public To Avoid Storm Drains After Water Rescue
Oklahoma City Firefighters rescued an Oklahoma City woman stuck in a storm drain with rising water. The incident happened quickly as the rain fell Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters pulled her from the rushing water near Interstate 44 and Western Avenue. Officials encouraged people to avoid storm drains. Firefighters said water can...
NW Expressway pedestrian bridge temporarily closed over ADA compliance issues
The pedestrian bridge over NW Expressway near N Brookside Drive has been temporarily closed after a portion of the bridge was found not to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Oklahoma AG Appeals Federal Halt on State Immigration Law. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is appealing the federal halt on a highly-contested state immigration law that criminalizes people’s unlawful presence in Oklahoma. Drummond’s appeal takes the legal battle over Oklahoma’s law criminalizing all unauthorized immigrants in the state to...
Will Rogers World Airport could see support for nonstop flights through state grant funds.
Airport officials are hopeful that state grants will continue supporting more nonstop flights out of Will Rogers World Airport ahead of a rebranding effort late this summer. Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council authorized the allocation of $500,000 in limited-tax general obligation bond funding to the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. But the decision comes with strings attached: The funds will only be allocated if the organization receives $2.5 million in state grant funding to bring new nonstop air service to the airport.
Health Infographic for Oklahoma County. Doctors Reveal How Sleep Apnea Harms Your Heart
Infographic by The Health Experts @ The Health Standard.Key Takeaways for Oklahoma County Residents.Understand the link between sleep apnea and heart disease.Learn why early detection is crucial.Follow expert recommendations for better health.**Why This Matters to You: **By managing your sleep apnea early, you can potentially reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve your overall health and well-being.You can read the article by selecting your county here.A recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, the findings of this study highlight an issue that many young people tend to...
Texan Glen Powell brings Red River Rivalry to Oklahoma City premiere of 'Twisters'
While making the movie "Twisters" last year in Oklahoma, Glen Powell was battered by rubble, water machines and even a giant fan that was actually a jet engine while playing his part as a thrill-seeking storm chaser. "I'd never been on this side of a jet engine. You know, it's a different...
Oklahoma State Fair early bird tickets now on sale, discounts available
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Tickets for the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair are now on sale. Attendees who purchase tickets before opening day will receive them at a reduced price. The State Fair will be held on September 12 through 22. Buyers can purchase these advance outside gate tickets at...
Oklahoma Film Industry Continues To Boom
The CEO of Prairie Surf Studios says credit goes to city leaders and visionaries of the 1990s. Because of their hard work, the Oklahoma movie industry continues to boom. Before there were plans for the sequel, the 1996 release of Twister put the Sooner State’s wild weather on the big screen.
Oklahoma City Memorial Museum offers lessons on responding to political violence
Pictured is the Oklahoma City National Memorial. (Getty Images) (This image cannot be republished unless you have a Getty subscription.) As Oklahomans prepare for November’s presidential election and respond to this weekend’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, it’s easy to let despair and despondency set in.
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