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Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to boost funding amid service cuts

Monday, October 13

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Mental health advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services following significant budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).The cuts, implemented at the beginning of the month, have already begun to impact organizations and... Read More.

Olive Fire Dept first in Creek County to equip for cyanide poisoning with new antidote

Monday, October 13

OLIVE, OKLA. — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first in Creek County equipped with Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT) — a critical antidote used to treat cyanide poisoning, a potentially fatal condition often linked to smoke inhalation during structure fires.The initiative was made possible through a partnership with Heartland Medical... Read More.

Luke Combs to play at Owen Field on May 9

Monday, October 13

NORMAN, Okla. -Sources confirm that country music superstar Luke Combs will hold a concert at the University of Oklahoma's Owen Field on Saturday, May 9.Details of the show, including when tickets will go on sale, will be released at a later date.Combs is the highest-selling country music... Read More.

Gov. Stitt opposes sending out-of-state troops to states that don’t welcome them

Saturday, October 11

By SEAN MURPHY and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, the chair of the National Governors Association, said on Thursday that he opposes sending National Guard troops across state borders without the permission of the state receiving them.The position from a sitting... Read More.

Arrests Made Following Traffic Stop, Home Search

Friday, October 10

On Wednesday, October 9th, Sheriff's Deputies conducted a joint operation with the 8th District Attorney's Drug Task Force and the Ponca City Police Department. Two arrests were made following two separate traffic contacts. K9 units from both the Sheriff's Office and the Ponca City Police Department were utilized during... Read More.

Oklahoma leaders call for action as domestic violence deaths rise across state

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY — As domestic violence rates in Oklahoma begin reaching what some are calling a crisis point, state lawmakers and local advocates are working to curb a deadly trend that has plagued the state for decades.For more than 20 years, Oklahoma has consistently ranked among the top 10 states... Read More.

Drummond demands answers from Meta after Hamas livestreamed terror content

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is demanding accountability from Meta after shocking new allegations claim the social media giant allowed Hamas terrorists to upload and circulate horrific footage of murders and abductions during the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel. In a letter sent this week to Meta,... Read More.

Suspects in connection with ‘jugging’ arrested in undercover sting

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY -Two men were arrested after a 'jugging' attempt on an undercover officer's car Oklahoma City Police say.RELATED: OKC police say "jugging" suspects stole $10k from metro bank customer'Jugging' is the act of following and stealing from people who make withdrawals at any bank,... Read More.

WIC services under threat as shutdown continues, Oklahoma not yet impacted

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY -A continuing government shutdown not only leaves government workers without pay but also federal programs without funding to operate. In Oklahoma, the lapse in appropriations could disrupt WIC benefits for more than 80,000 women, infants and children.If that happens, those people may seek out greater assistance from partners, like the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.“Within that... Read More.

Execution date set for Oklahoma man convicted in fatal stabbing of migrant farmworker

Friday, October 10

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The execution date has been set for an Oklahoma man convicted of murder for stabbing a migrant farmworker from Montana to death during a robbery in Oklahoma City in 2001.Tremane Wood will die by lethal injection on Nov. 13 at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary,... Read More.

Tulsa launches fifth Oaklawn Cemetery excavation for 1921 Race Massacre victims

Friday, October 10

Archaeologists expand search at Oaklawn Cemetery for further Tulsa Race Massacre victims, initiating a new phase of excavation. Discoveries will contribute to the city's 'Road to Repair' initiative.TULSA, Okla. -A new phase of excavation begins Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery as experts continue the city’s search for victims of the 1921... Read More.

PCPD: Man Arrested after Seen Punching Deer, Attempting to Punch Vehicles

Thursday, October 9

On Tuesday evening, PCPD officers responded to the 2100 block of Lake Road in response to a man who was seen punching a deer in the face that had been hit by a vehicle. When Officers arrived, they saw the man punching at passing vehicles, along with an injured... Read More.