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Sudden downburst causes widespread damage in Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Okla. (KSWO) - A sudden downburst in Kiowa County left behind widespread damage in Mountain View around 8:30 p.m., July 16. As far as the damage goes, 7News spoke with Jeremy Hooper, Mountain View’s mayor, who says a warehouse barn is completely destroyed, a house is without part of its roof, several campers were tipped over and multiple small buildings were hit or picked up by the storm.
Guthrie museum showcases advances in medicine over the years
GUTHRIE, Okla. — A Guthrie museum dedicated to medicine has walls of drugs and medicines that Oklahoma’s first pioneers used to cure almost anything. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. "Anything related to pharmacies and drug stores, we've got a little bit of it...
Need School Supplies? We Are Filling Up Backpacks Here On The 20th
Features school supplies, food trucks, games, live DJ, health checks and more. Bring your own backpack and receive supplies at no cost while supplies last. Students must be present. For more information, click here.
Sperry Residents Catch Hundreds Of Crawfish After Heavy Rains
Some people in Sperry caught free dinner on Wednesday after overnight rains brought hundreds of crawfish out from the water. Ryan Rohr said he got a call from his mother-in-law and booked it over to grab crawfish off the roadside. He said every time it rains, the critters come out...
City of Miami honors late Ottawa Tribe Chief
MIAMI, Okla. — Miami city leaders honored the late Ottawa Tribe Chief Ethel Cook by renaming a Miami bridge in her honor. Cook, who served as the Ottawa Tribe’s chief for 12 years, died on Sept. 17, 2023. Cook’s family, friends, and local and tribal leaders gathered at...
Tulsa Health Department and StopDUI Task Force to Host Community Safety Fair
TULSA, OKLA – [July 17, 2024] – The Tulsa Health Department has partnered with the Stop DUI Task Force to host Prevention and Play, a community safety fair, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Genesis Center, 4929 S. Waco Ave. Prevention and Play is a free, fun-filled community event designed for families to gather and discover beneficial organizations and agencies in Tulsa County.
Port Muskogee awards $10,000 talent incentive to Caitlinn Mosley
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — As incentive, Port Muskogee awards Caitlinn Mosley $10,000 as she joins Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. Skilled Occupational Therapist Caitlinn Mosley is moving from Oklahoma City to Muskogee as new member of Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. This relocation is apart of the Ready.Set.Move program, which offers a $10,000 incentive to draw talented professionals to the Muskogee community.
Sooners QB Jackson Arnold warned of this 'cursed' SEC stadium by UGA QB Carson Beck
Carson Beck may be now in the SEC, but Jackson Arnold could be next. As the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs begins what will be his final season Between the Hedges, the new starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners is ready to leave his mark in OU's new league. The two signal-callers bonded earlier this summer while attending the Manning Passing Academy. There's also this...
Some Norman Parents Stand With NPS Superintendent’s Disproval Of Bible Mandate
Some parents of Norman Public Schools students thanked the district superintendent for taking a stand against the Bible mandate. State Superintendent Ryan Waters issued it last month, requiring teachers to use it in the curriculum and to have it in classrooms. Last week News 9 also learned from lawmakers Walters...
Brad James recognized for volunteer service to 4-H
Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu. Although his time as a 4-H’er in his youth was limited, Brad James’ grandfather inspired him to become a volunteer leader. His dedication to the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program was recognized recently at the annual...
Former Tulsa Rowers to Compete at Paris Olympics
TULSA, Okla. — Former Tulsa rowers Jennifer Casson (2013-17) and Michelle Sechser (2004-08) are set to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The pair will compete against each other in the lightweight women's doubles sculls as Sechser will represent the United States, and Casson will represent Team Canada. Sechser,...
Roland assistant football coach promoted to head job
Roland High School did not have to look far to find the successor for football coach Austin Cantrell, who played his high school football with the Rangers and left this summer to take a coaching job at Rogers (Ark.) Heritage High School. The Roland Public Schools Board of Education just promoted one of its assistant football coaches.
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn't stand and deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back.Growing up, she learned to cope — but it wasn't easy. With only one functioning ear, she couldn't tell where sounds were coming from. She couldn't follow along with groups of people in conversation — at social gatherings or at work — so she learned to lip-read.For many years, insurers wouldn't approve cochlear implants for single-sided deafness due to concerns that...
Washington County voters have until Aug. 2 to register to vote in the GOP primary runoff
Voters in Washington County have until Friday, Aug. 2, to register or switch party affiliation to participate in the upcoming Republican primary runoff for County Commissioner District 2. The runoff election, scheduled for Aug. 27, will see Micheal Colaw and Corey Shivel compete for the position, following Colaw's 36% and...
Here is everything we know about Adams Golf Course multi-million dollar renovation
Bartlesville's Adams Municipal Golf Course is set for its largest financial investment since its inception, including a leadership transition and a multi-million dollar greens rebuild project. The course, originally costing $317,000 or approximately $3.3 million in today's money, was completely funded through private donations. This time, less than a quarter of the new project is funded with donations, the rest through taxpayer dollars. ...
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