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Oklahoma mother accused of child abuse, neglect appears in court

Friday, July 3 by FX25

Kimberly Cole (Caddo County Sheriff's Office) CADDO COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A woman accused of abusing and neglecting her son appeared in court on Thursday. Kimberly Cole, the biological mother of a child who went missing from his home in Chickasha and sparked a county-wide search. Investigators soon determined that the boy was attempting to escape a life... Read More.

Alabama police probe death of Oklahoma woman who fell from moving car

Friday, July 3 by KOKH

GULF SHORES, Ala. (KOKH) — Alabama police are investigating after a Broken Arrow woman fell from a moving car in Gulf Shores and died. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, first responders were called to the scene in Gulf Shores and found Jaclyn Chapman. Investigators determined her injuries occurred minutes earlier after she apparently fell from a moving... Read More.

Tulsa Police arrest 74-year-old man after hit-and-run crash

Friday, July 3 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -Tulsa police arrested a man accused of leaving the scene after a crash that seriously injured another driver near East 52nd Street and Riverside Drive. Investigators said the crash happened when the driver of a pickup truck, 74-year-old Robert Spellman, failed to stop at a stop sign while traveling west on East 52nd... Read More.

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Tire experts share safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday travel

Friday, July 3 by KTUL

FILE - The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT is seen in a company photo. (Stellantis) As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, tire experts are urging drivers to take a few minutes to inspect their tires before hitting the road. With National Tire Safety Week coinciding with one of the busiest... Read More.

Senator Logan, Representative Fetgatter Anticipate Fourth of July with Rocket’s Red Glare Act, Urge Oklahomans to Celebrate Safely

Thursday, July 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Bryan Logan, R-Paden, and Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today issued a call for both celebration and safety as Oklahomans prepare to commemorate a historic Independence Day under the “Rocket's Red Glare Act" during America’s 250th anniversary. Signed into law to restore liberty to Oklahomans looking to celebrate freedom this Independence Day, this landmark... Read More.

Osage County jail changes inmate mail process, adds digital messaging

Thursday, July 2 by News 6

OSAGE COUNTY, Okla. -The Osage County Sheriff’s Office will begin using a new inmate mail and messaging system on July 15, 2026, changing how family and friends send correspondence to inmates at the Osage County Jail. Officials said the changes are intended to improve security by reducing the introduction of contraband while providing a... Read More.

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Applications for wildlife habitat grants now open for several Oklahoma counties

Thursday, July 2 by KTUL

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Oklahoma Monarch Society are partnering to offer the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program, which will fund the creation of native wildlife habitats in several counties across the state. The habitats will support native pollinators, birds, plants, and other species in Grady, Logan, Oklahoma, and... Read More.

Oklahoma death row: Who is on the list and who is scheduled for execution next?

Thursday, July 2 by News 9

Oklahoma’s death row currently includes 21 inmates whose convictions span cases from 1992 through 2022. Oklahoma has executed 131 people since 1990, all by lethal injection. The state had a six-year pause in executions between 2015 and 2021. Related Story: Oklahoma Department of Corrections to Resume Executions The next scheduled execution is set for August... Read More.

Officer allegedly performs pit maneuver on SUV after incident involving his son at Walmart

Thursday, July 2 by WKRC

HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKRC) - An officer allegedly injured multiple people after he performed a PIT maneuver on an SUV following an interaction involving his child at a Walmart location. According to WFMJ, 38-year-old Derek Jeziorkowski, an officer with the Hermitage Police Department, was accused of chasing down a vehicle and causing a crash... Read More.

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Oklahoma State Question 846 Would Place Existing Voter ID Law in State Constitution

Wednesday, July 1 by News 9

In August, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to place the state’s existing voter identification requirement into the Oklahoma Constitution through State Question 846. The proposal would not create a new voter ID law. Oklahoma already requires voters to verify their identity before casting a ballot under a law approved by voters through State Question 746... Read More.

Pryor couple convicted of sexually abusing 15-year-old, fleeing to Montana to evade arrest

Wednesday, July 1 by KOKH

Larry Keith Tennison, 67, and Gretchen Francie Tennison PRYOR, Okla. (KOKH) — An Oklahoma couple who authorities said fled to Montana to avoid prosecution has been convicted by a federal jury of sexually abusing a 15-year-old. A federal jury unanimously found Larry Keith Tennison, 67, and Gretchen Francie Tennison, 48, guilty of sexual abuse of a minor... Read More.

Trial date set for woman charged with killing roommate in Wagoner County six years ago

Wednesday, July 1 by News 6

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. - A Wagoner County Judge has set the trial date for Sept. 8 for Kore Bommeli, who is charged with killing her roommate, Talina Galloway, six years ago. Prosecutors say Bommeli killed Galloway, then cut her up, put her in a freezer and dumped her in rural Arkansas. Jury selection will begin on Sept.... Read More.