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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. ...
Food On The Move Hosts Food, Resource Festival At Chamberlain Park
Volunteers with Food on the Move distributed 90 pounds of tomatoes Tuesday night. It was part of a community food and resource festival at Chamberlain Park. There were 15 fresh produce items for people, which came with a recipe card. "We're here because we want them to be served. and...
Sallisaw duo opens with wins at Fargo; all 3 Black Diamonds, Stilwell girl still alive
FARGO, N.D. — Two Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestlers are still in line for national titles at the 2024 USA National Juniors/Cadet Wrestling Tournament. Cason Craft, who won the Class 4A 106-pound state title in February, opened with a 10-0 win over South Dakota’s Bailey Gillen 10-0 in his 106-pound Junior Division openinground match. He was slated to face Virginia’s Jonathan French in Round of 32.
Newcomer enthusiastically invests in Bristow community
As people move into and join the Bristow community, many of them remain unseen by locals, choosing to slowly integrate themselves. The same cannot be said for Lara Lee, who moved to Bristow with her husband in March of this year to be nearer to her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
National Civics Bee comes to Oklahoma; state finals held in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The State Chamber of Oklahoma announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee in Oklahoma. Finalists from competitions across Oklahoma will be invited to compete in a state-level competition on Wednesday, August 21 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. Through a...
Oklahoma lets enjoy this fantastic weather for this time of year. Many days with highs in the 80s. Plus, more rain chances by the weekend.
We continue in this northwest flow weather pattern for several more days. This pattern means temperatures below average in the 80s for many days. Plus, more rain chances as we go into your weekend. Here’s a look at the hour by hour temperature forecast for OKC today. Mostly upper 80s for highs today.
FEMA to extend disaster relief funding in northeast Oklahoma
UPDATE/CLARIFICATION: FEMA issued two separate disaster declarations affecting residents in northeast Oklahoma. The one affecting Ottawa, Craig, and Nowata Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of July 31st. The other declaration for Delaware, Mayes, and Rogers Counties, along with others outside of the area, has a deadline of August 14th. […]
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.
‘Twisters’ Premieres Privately In Oklahoma Ahead of Release Date
"Twisters" finally swept through Oklahoma with an invitation-only premiere in Oklahoma City. Cast members, producers and the film's director attended the private premiere at on July 15 at Harkins Theatres Bricktown 16. The premiere was by invitation only and unlike typical movie premieres, members of the public were unaware and...
Oklahoma Energy Costs Are Less Expensive Than Most States
With summer temperatures over 100 degrees, Oklahomans often have electric bills even higher. But according to recent study released by WalletHub, Oklahoma's energy costs are less expensive than most states. The study points out that last summer was the hottest on record while this summer is expected to break that...
Both sides appealing federal judge's ruling on law banning teaching some racial, gender topics
A federal judge’s ruling that limits enforcement of House Bill 1775, banning the teaching of certain racial and gender topics in Oklahoma classrooms, is being appealed to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — by both sides. Attorneys for the defendants in the case — including Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Gov....
Seminole receives $30 million from USDA for clean water and storm repair efforts
SEMINOLE, OKLA (KOKH) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the department is sending more than $30 million in funding for the Seminole Municipal Authority to provide safe drinking water. Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn made the announcement that Seminole would be receiving funding to...
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