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2 Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, fired

Tuesday, July 15 by News 6

GLENPOOL, Okla. -Two Tulsa County Sheriff's Office employees have been fired after being charged with stealing from a Glenpool grocery store.Stacey Shavney worked as a deputy, and her daughter was a part-time clerk.What happened? Glenpool Police say Stacey Shavney and her daughter Brooklyn were caught trying to steal nearly 20 items from a store by not... Read More.

Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn

Tuesday, July 15 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Microplastics, which are tiny particles shed from everyday plastics, are turning up in the human body, and researchers say they may be doing more harm than previously believed.According to the World Economic Forum, microplastics are now found across land, sea, air, and increasingly in human organs. Scientists estimate that the average person consumes... Read More.

Doctor on Call: Oklahoma pediatrician shares summer safety tips, from sunburns to bug bites

Tuesday, July 15 by News 9

TULSA, Okla. -As Oklahoma temperatures rise and families spend more time outside, a local pediatrician is reminding parents to prioritize summer safety, especially when it comes to sunburns, insect bites, and sensitive skin.Dr. Courtney Sauls with Ascension St. John Medical Center shared tips this week on how to protect kids from seasonal risks and which... Read More.

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Tuesday, July 15 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning what’s known as NWA 16788 on Wednesday as part of a natural history-themed sale that also includes... Read More.

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Monday, July 14 by CBS News

Emergency crews were able to resume some recovery efforts after being forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat.The Kerr County sheriff's office said recovery efforts could resume... Read More.

Senators Mann, Coleman, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber applaud funding fix to keep Heartland Flyer rolling another year

Monday, July 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and the Greater OKC Chamber are celebrating a vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council on Thursday, July 10 to provide $3.5 million in regional toll revenue funds to continue service of the Heartland Flyer for one... Read More.

Ponca City United Way of North Central Oklahoma Day of Caring

Monday, July 14 by Ponca City Now

Calling All Nonprofits! Do you have a space that needs refreshed, organized, brightened, or repaired? Let United Way help connect you with volunteers ready to make it happen at this year’s Day of Caring!What could be renewed or transformed at your site?Think about the highs and lows of each room — what do your youngest... Read More.

Oklahoma Business Owner donating proceeds from “Texas Strong” shirts to flooding relief efforts

Monday, July 14 by News 9

An Oklahoma small business owner is working to raise money for Texas Flood victims, creating a “Texas Strong” t-shirt, where all proceeds will go to relief efforts down south.Savannah Prine began her small business as an extra hobby during the Summer, when she’s not teaching.“I mainly make T-Shirts, I’ll make sweatshirts,” said Prine. “The... Read More.

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

Monday, July 14 by KTUL

JENNINGS, OKLA. (KTUL) — Nine people have been detained, including four who were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' custody after an investigation into a marijuana farm in Pawnee County.On Friday, the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics served a search warrant at HotStar Farm LLC in Jennings as part of an ongoing investigation... Read More.

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Monday, July 14 by AP

(AP)-Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors, a review by The Associated Press found.The Federal Emergency Management Agency... Read More.

State of the City 2025: Mayor Holt to highlight Thunder’s future, Olympic events in OKC

Monday, July 14 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Mayor David Holt will deliver his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the sold-out event will bring together more than 1,400 business and community leaders to hear... Read More.

Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against security alliance targeting North Korea

Monday, July 14 by AP

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russia's foreign minister on Saturday warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke at North Korea's eastern... Read More.

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2 Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office employees arrested, fired

Microplastics pose growing health risks, experts warn

Doctor on Call: Oklahoma pediatrician shares summer safety tips, from sunburns to bug bites

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Senators Mann, Coleman, and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber applaud funding fix to keep Heartland Flyer rolling another year

Ponca City United Way of North Central Oklahoma Day of Caring

Oklahoma Business Owner donating proceeds from “Texas Strong” shirts to flooding relief efforts

Over 34,000 plants seized in Pawnee County marijuana farm search, 4 people in ICE custody

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

State of the City 2025: Mayor Holt to highlight Thunder’s future, Olympic events in OKC

Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against security alliance targeting North Korea

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