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Broken Arrow mayor selected for Patriotic Mayor Award
Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee and Mayor Nikki Lloyd of Bethany have been selected by the Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart for the Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award. “Both mayors are amazing ladies who do so much for the military and our veterans,” said Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart State Commander Larry Van Schuyver. “When you see someone working 24/7 honoring veterans, how can you not admire her?”
Tulsa Co. chief public defender continues to call for immediate closure of Juvenile Justice Center
If the Juvenile Justice Center in Tulsa did close temporarily, all of its residents would have to be housed in other juvenile facilities across the state. The closest one to Tulsa is in Creek County.
Archaeologists Find Several Burials Under Removed Tree At Oaklawn
Archeologists found several grave shafts under the oak tree that was recently removed in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This week part of the team is working to excavate by hand to get a closer look at burials exposed last week. The other part of the team is still using the backhoe to look at other areas.
Driver Responsible For Fatal Crash Striking 3 Vehicles Was In Possession Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Court filings reveal new details about the moments leading to a deadly crash in Norman. A man was charged with manslaughter, accused of ramming into a family's SUV. Lindsay Badger was killed in the crash and her family was badly injured. "In an instant, our lives changed. someone's recklessness took...
OSU tempting students to live off campus due to record enrollment
Students are heading back to school in a few weeks and Oklahoma State University is seeing another year of high enrollment. This year, they're offering students an incentive if they choose to live off campus.
Chaos ensues at Oklahoma City council meeting over Gaza-related resolution
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City's city council meeting descended into chaos Tuesday over a resolution related to the war in Gaza. On the agenda was a resolution, asking the council to condemn antisemitic and xenophobic rhetoric, as well as call for an immediate ceasefire for the ongoing war in Gaza.
'Never Had A Spike Like This:' Water Bills Skyrocket For Yukon Residents
Water is a hot commodity, especially in the summer. However, some people in Yukon are paying the price for it, literally, as their water bills have skyrocketed. News 9 talked to several people in one Yukon neighborhood whose water bill is through Oklahoma City. Several of the bills were over $500 and $600, which is not the average they normally see.
Salvation Army of Lawton to put pause on homeless shelter services
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Salvation Army of Lawton told 7News they are having to put a pause on their homeless shelter services starting Saturday, Aug. 3. That pause could range anywhere from eight to twelve months. The organization said the amount of repairs needed to their building is the...
Notice of Violation issued to Lawton’s wastewater plant, citing dead fish in East Cache Creek
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has issued another Notice of Violation to the City of Lawton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The notice was received by the city on Tuesday, July 30, with the issue primarily being the plant discharging without a permit. According...
Earrings designed by Edmond jewelry maker take center stage in Paris
You may have seen the heartwarming moment an Olympic swimmer embraced his family after winning his 8th gold medal at the Paris Olympics. For some, what really caught their eye were a pair of earrings designed by an Edmond entrepreneur.
Utah players already excited for Oklahoma State game: ‘I heard they got a nice little hostile environment’
With a month until the 2024 football season begins, talking about games we're looking forward to is no longer an exercise of complete hypotheticals. In just a month, the college football season will start and games will matter, filling our screens and conversations across message boards, social media and tailgates in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Duke community helps celebrate woman’s 107th birthday with a parade
DUKE, Okla. (KSWO) - Ms. Cleo West Andrus Bearden of Duke turned 107-years-old Saturday, July 27, and the Duke Community helped her celebrate the achievement. For the past several years, the Town of Duke has helped Ms. Cleo celebrate her birthdays through a parade designed to go right past her house.
'Wrecked Our World': Family Grieving 3 Hospitalized, 1 Dead After Fatal Hit-And-Run
Family has identified the woman killed in a Norman hit-and-run Sunday as Lindsay Badger. Her mother-in-law, Denise Badger, says her family is coming together to support Lindsay's husband and children, who survived the crash. "In an instant, our lives changed. Someone's recklessness took away a part of our life," Badger...
Excitement Builds as the 2024 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Camp Gets Underway
Excitement Builds as 2024 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Camp Approaches. The countdown is nearly over. The 2024 Fall Camp for the Oklahoma Sooners is just around the corner, and the anticipation is palpable as players, coaches, and fans prepare for what promises to be an electrifying season of college football. As...
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