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City of Altus welcomes new aquatics center, community reacts
ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Altus’ new aquatics center offers a lazy river for visitors to enjoy during the summer. The project was completed just right before the Independence Day holiday. 7News’ Tatiana Scharstein will show what changes the aquatics center offers to the community. You...
Leonardo's Children's Museum helps kids learn culture, significance of Enid
ENID, Okla. — Within the city of Enid is an interactive museum that has a big impact on the community. Leonardo's Children's Museum brings kids from the city and beyond to learn something new. Luca, a 6-year-old who is going into the first grade, said he loves spending time at the museum.
Kenefic shooting leads to police chase to Calera
KENEFIC, Okla. (KXII) - A man is facing several felony charges after allegedly firing a shotgun inside his estranged wife’s home before leading police on a chase. Choctaw Lighthorse Police were called to a neighborhood in Kenefic for a disturbance that involved a firearm around 9 p.m. on July 10. Chief Jesse Petty said the suspect had already caused significant damage when patrol units dispatched.
21-year-old female Enid racecar driver makes history and breaks barriers in several ways
ENID, Okla. — Something Oklahomans might not know is that Enid has a vibrant racing history, with its speedway being around since before the 1950s. For decades, drivers have gone to the Enid Speedway to test their skills and bring home the victory. But now, a 21-year-old woman is making history.
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett apologizes for drunken behavior
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett said he is getting help for an alcohol affliction after being told he acted inappropriately at a conference in Minnesota last month. "I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to anyone who was offended by my behavior," he stated in written remarks Monday evening. Hiett, 57, told...
Oklahoma Health Leaders Raise Awareness For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National 'Minority Mental Health Awareness' month and Oklahoma health leaders are putting a spotlight on issues impacting minority communities. Health leaders said that there can be a disconnect between minorities and health agencies that can often affect their treatment. Stephanie Roberts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma said...
Oklahoma Delegates Describe First Day Of RNC
Two days after the deadly rally and attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, the RNC is packed with Republicans ready for November. "It's absolutely electric. I mean, right now, the crowd went crazy. The pick of JD Vance was a great vice president pick,” State Representative Jon Echols said.
Five Tribes to Honor Each Other’s Hunting and Fishing Licenses Through Reciprocity Agreement
TULSA, Oklahoma ~ Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and fishing in participating tribes’ treaty territories. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes announced the...
Big Lots stores closing nationwide. What we know about Oklahoma stores
Big Lots closing dozens of stores in 2024 Declining sales and plummeting stock prices are forcing Big Lots to close stores nationwide this year. At the start of 2023 Big Lots operated 1,425 stores. That number fell to 1,392 at the beginning of 2024. ...
New Exhibit at Oklahoma History Center Museum to Showcase 75 Years of Television in the State
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new exhibit, “75 Years of Television in Oklahoma,” opens on Thursday, July 25, at the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City. The exhibit will feature images showcasing WKY-TV, Oklahoma’s first television station. E.K. Gaylord submitted a permit application in 1948. Two...
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