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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...
Teen shot during robbery after meeting suspect on social media
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a teen was shot twice in a robbery. The juvenile male was taken to Southwest Medical Center by family Wednesday morning. The teen claims he was robbed in his car by someone he met on social media. The two...
CMH’s Senior Life Solutions provides vital mental health services to Seniors
Cordell Memorial Hospital - Senior Life Solutions is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents.
Man pleads guilty in daughter’s fentanyl death
EL RENO – A Red Lake, Minn. man has been convicted of causing the fentanyl-related death of his daughter last year in western Canadian County. George Harold Graves, 55, was sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a felony first-degree murder charge in Canadian County District Court.
Former Sheriff Ballard Laid to Rest on Wednesday
Former Washington County Sheriff Pat Ballard was laid to rest Wednesday at Dewey Cemetery. Ballard passed away on July 10 at the age of 77. He was sheriff from 1994-2008 and was previously a lieutenant with the Bartlesville Police Department. Hundreds filled the Community Hall at Bartlesville Community Center to...
Sand Springs police seek help identifying suspects in $500 Walmart theft
SAND SPRINGS, OK (KTUL) — The Sand Spring Police Department needs help identifying the larceny suspects shown. According to SSPD, the suspects stole over $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and left in a silver van. Police said the suspects drove over a curb and through the grass into...
Man arrested in connection to setting two people on fire, victims identified
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A person has been arrested in connection to two people who were set on fire on Tuesday. Michael Ray Madison, 70, is facing first-degree arson and several other charges including:. Possession of marijuana. Trespassing on private property. Drug paraphernalia. Public drunkenness. Interfering with official process...
Big gains for Big Lots
Situated at the crossroads of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma, Big Lots' 1.2 million square foot distribution center serves 235 stores within a network of more than 1,300 stores across 48 states. Big Lots is a large national discount retailer, providing everything from furniture to food, as well as household goods and seasonal décor.
Tulsa man marks 99th birthday with loved ones, credits long life to loving wife
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A Tulsa resident recently celebrated a big birthday surrounded by loved ones. Barney Mecom, a resident of Asher Point Independent Living of Tulsa turned 99 years old on June 19. He spent the day with his loved ones, including his wife of 75 years, Melba...
AM NewsBrief: July 17, 2024
Gov. Kevin Stitt is at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, touting his Conservative agenda for Oklahoma. Stitt spoke about Oklahoma’s school choice tax credit, COVID policies and commitment to traditional gender norms. He was especially proud of signing the Save Women’s Sports Act during remarks at a Policy...
Ozone Alert Friday; Shower Chances Return This Weekend
Unseasonably mild conditions continue into the afternoon. This pattern is set to continue with below-normal high temperatures throughout the weekend and a likelihood of intermittent showers, as early as Saturday, but higher chances late Saturday evening into early Sunday morning. What is the weather like on Friday, July 19?. Another...
Adopted during the filming of 'Twisters,' Glen Powell's dog Brisket is 'an Oklahoma boy'
"Twisters" star Glen Powell is a proud Texan, but his dog Brisket is an "Oklahoma boy" who almost got a distinctly Sooner State name. "I almost named Brisket 'Enid,' because when I was in the town of Enid is where I really felt like I wanted to be a dog dad," Powell told The Oklahoman Monday night at the Oklahoma City premiere of "Twisters."
Daisy Edgar-Jones Takes The ‘Twisters’ Promo Tour By Storm In A Silver Mullet Dress
The internet might be feeling bearish on method dressing, but Daisy Edgar-Jones just showed a slightly less hit-you-over-the-head way of adhering to a theme while on a promo tour. Following her pristine Gucci column dress at the L.A. premiere of Twisters — that somehow made displaying side-boob look très classe...
Almost entire Thunder squad show out to support OKC in summer league loss to Heat
During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer league contest against the Miami Heat, players from the main roster started to trickle into the seats. Nearly the entire squad attended the Thunder’s loss to the Heat in Las Vegas. This comes a game after several key members supported OKC in its loss to the Toronto Raptors.
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