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Effort to Improve Mental Health Care in Rural Areas Passes House

Wednesday, March 11

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, recently passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that is hoped to recruit more mental health professionals to serve rural residents. House Bill 2947 would credential behavioral health clinical interns to provide services that are eligible for Medicaid... Read More.

OSBI starts new search for 2 Welch girls who went missing 20 years ago

Wednesday, March 11

The OSBI and FBI are beginning a new investigation into a case about two Welch girls who went missing more than 25 years ago. Key Takeaways Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman were kidnapped from Freeman’s home the same night her parents were killed. Freeman’s home was burnt down. The pair’s... Read More.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Wednesday, March 11

The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers that would end an illegal monopoly over live events in America, but over two dozen states planned to keep... Read More.

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Amazon to build four new delivery facilities across Oklahoma

Wednesday, March 11

Amazon plans to build four new delivery facilities in Oklahoma, including a same day delivery site in Broken Arrow and three rural delivery stations across the state. The Broken Arrow facility will be built near East 81st Street and 193rd East Avenue. Amazon says the site will create more than... Read More.

OKC airport reports calm amid partial government shutdown impacting DHS, TSA

Wednesday, March 11

OKLAHOMA CITY -As a partial government shutdown beginning in February lingers on, airports across the country are seeing delays and long lines stemming from funding impacts to the Department of Homeland Security. However, officials at OKC Will Rogers International Airport say lines for air travel out of Oklahoma City have... Read More.

Drummond pursues motion to support Trump Administration’s rollback of extremist vehicle emissions standards

Tuesday, March 10

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion to intervene with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of the Trump Administration’s efforts to eliminate radical regulations of carbon emissions. At issue is a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind... Read More.

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Owasso students to perform at Carnegie Hall after national selection

Tuesday, March 10

OWASSO, OKLA. — A group of young musicians from Owasso is preparing for a performance many artists only dream of — taking the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Students from Foyil Music Studio have been chosen to participate in the National Masterwork Chorus, a distinguished ensemble made... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell says he will not run for governor

Tuesday, March 10

Matt Pinnell announced he will not be a candidate for governor or any other elected office this year, ending speculation about his political future. In a public statement made on Facebook, Pinnell said he and his wife, Lisa, previously decided they were ready for a new chapter outside politics. He... Read More.

US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific

Tuesday, March 10

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers. Sunday’s attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the... Read More.

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Literacy Fun Walk & Born Learning Trail Ribbon Cutting at War Memorial Park

Monday, March 9

Join United Way for a fun, family-friendly event celebrating literacy, learning, and healthy communities! The Literacy Fun Walk is designed to encourage reading and support literacy efforts across Kay County while bringing families together for an engaging outdoor experience. Literacy Fun Walk & Born Learning Trail Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 11,... Read More.

Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for several Oklahoma counties after storms

Monday, March 9

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a disaster emergency for several counties after severe weather caused damage across parts of the state. According to the executive order, storms beginning March 5 brought tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that damaged homes and other property. The disaster declaration includes Alfalfa, Creek, Grant, Major, Okmulgee,... Read More.

How to get an Oklahoma high school diploma in days using your old test scores

Monday, March 9

For years, the path to a high school equivalency in Oklahoma was a rigid “all or nothing” game. You either passed the GED or HiSET with a perfect average score, or you walked away with nothing—even if you excelled in math or science. “It’s heartbreaking to tell a student they... Read More.