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Stitt declares State of Emergency after wildfires in northwest Oklahoma

Wednesday, February 18

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Texas and Woodward counties following destructive wildfires across northwest Oklahoma. “The Woodward fires are about 20% contained, and we were very fortunate to keep most neighborhoods safe. A few homes were lost, and we’re keeping four... Read More.

Bill would require minors to pass eighth-grade reading test before getting license

Wednesday, February 18

Requiring students to read at an eighth-grade reading level before getting their permit and driver's license is the focus of one bill at the Oklahoma State Capitol. This is something that was required under state law previously and could possibly be revived under HB4153. "If you don't pass your... Read More.

OU Health offering free Lung Cancer Screening Day in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, February 18

OKLAHOMA CITY - OU Health is encouraging Oklahomans to prioritize early detection by hosting Lung Cancer Screening Days at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. The events are designed to help individuals determine their eligibility for lung cancer screening and, if qualified, receive a low-dose CT scan. The low-dose CT scan... Read More.

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Oklahoma filmmakers spotlight Enid’s Marshallese community in nuclear testing documentary

Wednesday, February 18

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — As national conversations about nuclear testing resurface, an Oklahoma-based documentary is putting a human face on the lasting consequences. “67 Bombs to Enid” examines 67 nuclear weapons tests conducted by the U.S. government in the Marshall Islands between 1946 and 1958. Today, many Marshallese families... Read More.

Cherokee Nation marks Black History Month by expanding services in North Tulsa

Wednesday, February 18

TULSA, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation will re-examine cultural and historical materials to determine if they appropriately address the role enslaved blacks played in building the nation. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said he will sign an Executive Order this week to order the review. “We have to ask those... Read More.

Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on

Wednesday, February 18

Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. A partial government shutdown began... Read More.

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Red Flag Warning issued for western Oklahoma as winds gust to 55 mph, fire risk rises

Tuesday, February 17

Image courtesy of Tulsa Fire Department TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Warm, dry and windy conditions are creating dangerous fire weather across Oklahoma today, prompting a Red Flag Warning. The warning is in effect because of warm temperatures, low humidity, and winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55... Read More.

LIVE: Tracking high winds and fire danger in Kansas

Tuesday, February 17

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – KSN News is monitoring the latest conditions on high winds and the extreme fire danger in Kansas. The Storm Prediction Center’s Fire Weather Outlook has portions of Kansas in the highest category. Englewood being evacuated due to fast-moving wildfire KSN News has confirmed that Englewood in Clark County... Read More.

Carson Whitsitt Pages for Rep. Pfeiffer

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY – Carson Whitsitt, a senior at Blackwell High School, paged for Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orland, from Feb. 9-12 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Carson is the son of Courtney Driskill. During their week at the Capitol, House pages work in their representative's office and have the opportunity to attend... Read More.

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Five arrested in human trafficking operation in Idabel

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Human Trafficking Response Unit, in conjunction with Skull Games Solutions and nearly a dozen other law enforcement agencies, arrested five individuals during a trafficking bust Thursday night at an Idabel motel. The operation followed a two-day advanced human trafficking training session, led by... Read More.

Cherokee Nation seeks artists for 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

Tuesday, February 17

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Cherokee Nation is now accepting submissions for the 55th annual Trail of Tears Art Show, the longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma. The exhibition will be held April 11 through May 16 in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at Read More.

Attorney General’s Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three on human trafficking charges

Tuesday, February 17

OKLAHOMA CITY – Three individuals are facing felony charges in two separate human trafficking cases after Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury indicted them on multiple counts. These indictments follow investigations by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking Unit and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD)... Read More.