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House Moves Nonresident Hunting Lottery Legislation to Governor

Wednesday, April 23

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition... Read More.

Stillwater Police respond to reported body found in Boomer Lake East off Husband Street

Tuesday, April 22

STILLWATER, OKLA. (KOKH) — Stillwater Police responded to Boomer Lake East off of Husband Street for a reported body found in the water Tuesday.According to police, someone was walking the trail around 8:30 a.m. when they found the body in the water. Officials do not suspect any foul play and... Read More.

UC NURSING STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN BEAUTIFICATION DAY

Tuesday, April 22

Last week the nursing students at the University Center participated in NWOSU’s Beautification Day.Students and staff at the Alva campus worked together to beautify the campus for spring. The NWOSU nursing students that attend the UC put together their own project at the University Center. They cleaned out the... Read More.

Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”

Tuesday, April 22

The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Pages at OK House

Tuesday, April 22

OKLAHOMA CITY – Madeline Shear, a senior at Ponca City High School, recently served as a page for Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, during the eleventh week of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.Shear is an accomplished student with a 4.07 GPA and has excelled in numerous academic and extracurricular activities.... Read More.

Allergy report finds Tulsa and Oklahoma City among top 5 worst places to live with seasonal allergies

Tuesday, April 22

TULSA, Okla. -A new report lists several major cities across the United States as being the worst to live in for those with sensitivity to allergies.According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Tulsa falls just behind Wichita, Kansas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, and nearby Oklahoma City as... Read More.

Convicted killer granted parole by Gov. Stitt after 40 years in prison

Tuesday, April 22

Grady County -Governor Grants Parole for Convicted KillerWayne Thompson, convicted of first-degree murder, has been granted parole after more than four decades in prison. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed and finalized the parole certificate, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention since 1983.Six-Month Stepdown ProgramThompson’s... Read More.

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Monday, April 21

VATICAN CITY -Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted List Murder Suspect Arrested

Monday, April 21

OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities have apprehended a Tulsa murder suspect on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. Angel Ibarra, 19, is in custody in Ft. Worth, Texas, after being captured in Mexico. He will be transferred to Tulsa County to face charges in a February shooting that... Read More.

Legislation Declares “Christ is King” in Oklahoma

Monday, April 21

Oklahoma City -Oklahoma legislators have declared “Christ is King” in Oklahoma with the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 1013.Passed Thursday, legislators pushed the measure through during the observance of Holy Week. Resolution author Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, says the text affirms Oklahoma’s spiritual heritage and enduring faith."This resolution is a bold... Read More.

Blackberries: The superfood that’s easy to grow

Monday, April 21

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies.More importantly, blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Why Grow Blackberries? Many people want to... Read More.

Police: 2 dead in Oklahoma flooding as region remains under severe weather watch

Sunday, April 20

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Two people, including a child, have died in Oklahoma flooding as meteorologists warned on Sunday of further flooding, thunderstorms, and tornadoes from the Midwest to the South.Police in Moore, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City, received dozens of reports of “high-water incidents”... Read More.