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Oklahoma’s tribal lands are 5 times more likely to flood than rest of state
In Oklahoma, Indigenous communities are the most likely to be at risk of flooding, with one recent study showing the danger increases by more than five times when compared to surrounding areas. The reason for the risk: location. “We get stuck in places where nobody else wants to live,” said...
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. Looking to land about $30 million ahead of the...
A second chance: How Oklahoma prison programs help inmates return to life after their release
Christie Luther recalled that moment washing hair when she knew she wanted to start a cosmetology school at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud, Oklahoma. Her professional license gave a little glimmer of hope that she could get a job once she was released from prison. With over 35 years of...
Oklahoma best sellers: July 21
This week's Oklahoma best sellers are based on total number of sales at Tulsa's Magic City Books, Best of Books in Edmond, Brace Books in Ponca City, and Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City. Here are the Oklahoma best sellers for Sunday, July 21:. Fiction. “The Summer Pact” by Emily...
'Twisters' tornado consultant and director talk about film's stormy real-life inspirations
Editor's note: This story contains minor spoilers for the movie "Twisters." Almost three decades ago, Oklahoma meterologist Kevin Kelleher was tapped to help the cast and crew of the movie "Twister" learn the basics of tornado science and even to vet some of the ideas behind the Hollywood closeup for Oklahoma's famously stormy weather.
$124 million grant to help replace Oklahoma bridge made in 1945
🌞 Temperature check: Today will be humid with variable cloudiness and a stray afternoon thunderstorm, according to accuweather.com. The high will be about 80 and the low about 67. 📅 Today in History: In 1954, Vietnam was declared be an independent nation and would be temporarily divided into North...
Olympics, Route 66 give us a chance to showcase Oklahoma on the global stage | TravelOK
Oklahoma may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about international attractions, but we have several unique destinations and a few unprecedented upcoming events that will undoubtedly draw visitors from around the world. Following the recent announcement that Oklahoma City is only a few steps away from hosting multiple...
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Ward Two and Three
ENID, OK - City officials announced today that Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood and Ward Three Commissioner Keith Siragusa will host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th at First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 467 East Owen K. Garriott Road. The Council and the staff...
Warrant issued for woman accused of exploiting elderly woman out of nearly $52,000
NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Tammy Dene Jones, 51, Enid, by the Kay County District Court. Jones is facing felony counts of exploitation of elderly and or disabled adult by deception and intimidation and computer fraud and or unlawful use of a computer system. Ponca City police report that Jones is accused of fraudulently obtaining $51,877.94 from a senior citizen.
Police investigate deadly shooting in south Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police investigated a homicide late Sunday night in south Oklahoma City. At around 10 p.m., the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a home in the area of Southeast 62nd Street and Lindsay Avenue, where a man was shot and killed. A person was taken into...
Shaping OKC’s Future and Continued Growth
Oklahoma City is poised for a new era of economic growth and development, marked by a strategic partnership between the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the City of Oklahoma City and the Alliance for Economic Development. This collaborative effort has culminated in a comprehensive economic development plan designed to guide the city's progress over the next three decades.
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