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Stitt orders flags at half-staff for wildlife officer killed in Railroad South Fire

Tuesday, September 1

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt ordered all U.S. flags and Oklahoma flags on state property to be lowered to half-mast to honor a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer who was killed in the Railroad South Fire near Indianoma while helping residents evacuate. Stitt said 38-year-old U.S. Fish... Read More.

Fire officials urge caution as burn bans spread across Oklahoma

Monday, August 31

As of Monday morning, 46 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties are under burn bans. While much of Green Country is not currently under a burn ban, fire officials say dry conditions, low humidity and wind can still allow a small spark to quickly become a dangerous grass fire. Bartlesville Fire Department Battalion... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College Enid Planetarium Show Tuesday

Monday, August 31

The September Northern Oklahoma College Enid Planetarium show at the Mackie Planetarium will be offered on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. The September show will present the night sky over Enid during autumn and point out where constellations, planets and other interesting objects may be found in the evening... Read More.

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What Oklahomans should know before traveling Labor Day weekend

Monday, August 31

Labor Day weekend travelers are looking to make the most of the unofficial end of summer, with AAA booking data showing strong demand for domestic and international destinations. Travel costs are higher in several categories compared with last year, while AAA and transportation experts recommend planning ahead and avoiding... Read More.

Man arrested, charged with 2 murders after deadly Sand Springs explosion

Sunday, August 30

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. - A man charged in connection with the deadly Sand Springs business complex explosion turned himself in Sunday. Ryan Bassham was wanted on two count of first-degree murder. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler confirmed the charges. According to court records, the warrant was issued Aug. 28. The explosion... Read More.

PCPD Respond to Reported Burglary Saturday, Social Media Comments Addressed

Saturday, August 29

Earlier today, Ponca City Police officers responded to the 1100 block of North 14th St to a reported burglary. The burglary is believed to be part of a continuing argument between multiple individuals that began the previous evening. One individual was injured when they were assaulted during the burglary and... Read More.

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Friday’s Scores

Saturday, August 29

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Atoka 7, Antlers 6 Barnsdall 27, Caney Valley 6 Bartlesville 45, Skiatook 14 Bentonville, Ark. 24, Union 7 Bethel 50, Little Axe 0 Bishop Kelley 51, Southmoore 0 Bixby 35, Owasso 27 Bluejacket 45, Foyil 0 Booker T. Washington 20, Collinsville 7 Bowlegs 52, Fox 6 Bridge Creek 34, McLoud 13 Broken Arrow 34, Har-Ber, Ark.... Read More.

Brandon Haynes and NOC Roustabout Alums perform August 30 Full Moon Concert

Friday, August 28

Brandon Haynes featuring NOC Roustabout Alumni, will headline the Full Moon Concert on Sunday, August 30 in Tonkawa Centennial Park, 301 East Grand, Tonkawa. The musically eclectic evening will feature sixteen NOC Roustabout alumni including Brandon Haynes (keys/vocals), Hunter Vogele (drums/vocals), Ally Owdetallah, (bass), Mason Childers, (drums), and Nathan Ready... Read More.

What do State Farm internal documents say? 7 key takeaways from Oklahoma cases

Friday, August 28

COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. -State Farm has complied with an Oklahoma judge’s orders to release internal documents that attorneys representing homeowners across the state believe prove a scheme to underpay on weather damage claims. Why this matters Insurance regulators and courts have generally held that a claims department is supposed to evaluate... Read More.

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65 Americans among hundreds missing after deadly Nepal floods

Friday, August 28

Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a catastrophic, deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacial collapse. The head of Nepal’s tourism board told CBS News Thursday that Read More.

US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Friday, August 28

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four weeks to five weeks. Six months later, there still is no off-ramp in sight despite Trump’s repeated assertions that the... Read More.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Mourn Country Music Legend Dolly Parton, Thank Dolly Parton for Her Contributions to Childhood Literacy Through Imagination Library

Thursday, August 27

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow and Representative Tammy Townley, R-Ardmore, expressed their heartbreak at the loss of country music legend and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. The lawmakers celebrated the life and legacy of Parton and her... Read More.