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Oklahoma Governor Reflects on Some Key Issues in 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025

Monday, December 23

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — From business in Oklahoma to the grocery tax cut, Governor Kevin Stitt is sharing his response to some key issues in our state, and how he plans to address them moving forward. Governor Stitt reflected with Fox 25 on some situations that may not be going according... Read More.

Keep Holiday Fun Safe: Pediatrician Shares Tips To Prevent Toy-Related Injuries

Monday, December 23

Approximately 217,000 children are treated in emergency rooms annually for toy-related injuries. With Christmas coming up, you want to make sure your child doesn’t end up in the hospital. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus answered some questions on ways to avoid the dangers. Q: What are some ways to prevent those injuries? A: You really... Read More.

Tulsa County Breaks Ground On Its First Wheelchair-Accessible Wilderness Trail

Monday, December 23

TULSA, Okla. –Tulsa County is building its first wheelchair-accessible wilderness trail at Chandler Park in Tulsa.Chandler Park is known for its trails, which have been significantly improved in the last couple of years. One trail on the lower level is the first to be adapted to meet ADA standards. Though not... Read More.

Broken Arrow Teachers Get A Head Start On The New Year With Holiday Grants

Monday, December 23

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. –Several teachers at Broken Arrow Public Schools will have a little extra funding for the new year.It was the last day before Winter Break for Broken Arrow Public Schools, but at Vandever Elementary, Christmas came early for some teachers. The teachers say grants like these are so important... Read More.

Metro Family Faces Heartbreaking Diagnosis For 2-Year-Old Daughter During Holidays

Monday, December 23

The Ryan family’s holiday season took an unimaginable turn as their 2-year-old daughter, Charlie, battles a devastating illness they never saw coming. Christmas is typically the Ryan family’s favorite time of year, with Michael Ryan, Charlie’s father, proudly enjoying his daughter’s energy. “She’s just an amazing little girl—really smart, outgoing,” Ryan... Read More.

Oklahoma Lawmakers File Appeal Challenging OG&E Rate Increase And Corporation Commission Audits

Friday, December 20

Three Oklahoma state representatives announced Thursday that they have filed an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, challenging a $127 million rate increase approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and raising concerns about alleged ethical violations involving Commissioner Todd Hiett. Reps. Tom Gann, R-Inola; Kevin West, R-Moore; and Rick West,... Read More.

More details revealed about Trump’s mass deportation program

Friday, December 20

WASHINGTON (TNND) — After a shocking video of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members in Aurora, Colorado went viral over the summer, some Read More.

Oklahoma ramps up drone monitoring as state acquires mobile systems to track rogue flights

Friday, December 20

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — On Wednesday, the head of public safety in the state announced a new plan to investigate rogue drone sightings. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton has been tapped by Governor... Read More.

Walmart employees now wearing body cameras in some stores

Friday, December 20

Walmart confirmed the pilot program is being tested in just one U.S. market. WASHINGTON — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has started giving associates body cameras to wear as part of a pilot program at a few of its U.S. locations.A person familiar with the program said... Read More.

Broken Arrow Firefighters Bring Christmas Toys To Hospitalized Children: ‘A Good Uplifting Surprise’

Friday, December 20

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. –Broken Arrow firefighters have been collecting toys for months to give to kids in the hospital, and Wednesday was the big day to hand them out.Firefighters say they received the most donations they’ve ever collected this year. Treatments and checkups are part of the routine at St. Francis... Read More.

Statewide Seminars on Transparency Law Strengthen Oklahomans’ Knowledge

Friday, December 20

OKLAHOMA CITY – Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward,... Read More.

Oklahoma City Resident Wins $1M Mega Millions Prize, Becomes Oklahoma’s 86th Millionaire

Thursday, December 19

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — An Oklahoma City resident has claimed a $1 million Mega Millions prize at the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center. On Wednesday, Grenadinah purchased the ticket at the Walmart Supercenter on Mack Harrington Drive in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Grenadinah becomes the Oklahoma Lottery’s 86th millionaire with this prize. According to the Oklahoma... Read More.