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Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics seizes over 17,000 plants in Luther marijuana bust

Friday, June 13 by KOKH

LUTHER, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 17,385 plants and 593 pounds of processed marijuana during a search at a grow in Luther.According to OBN, the Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a search warrant on June 10 at 19800 Danny Lane as part of an ongoing investigation into black market marijuana trafficking.The... Read More.

Oklahoma homeowners can get up to $10,000 for roof upgrades through new grant

Friday, June 13 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — In a state often hit by severe weather, Oklahoma homeowners have an opportunity to make their homes more resilient, thanks to a grant program offering up to $10,000 toward roof upgrades.The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has officially launched the second phase of its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program.“It aims to provide homeowners,... Read More.

State of Oklahoma executes Death Row inmate John Hanson

Thursday, June 12 by News 9

Oklahoma death row inmate John Hanson was executed by lethal injection at 10:11 a.m. with no complications.Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: "Today, justice was finally served for Mary Bowles and Jerald Thurman. After more than 25 years of waiting, the killer who brutally took these two precious lives has paid the... Read More.

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Tuesday, June 10 by Ponca City Now

Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.

Oklahoma measles cases increase to 19, according to health officials

Tuesday, June 10 by News 9

OKLAHOMA -The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed 19 cases of measles across the state.In the department's most recent update, OSDH says the number of cases is split into 16 confirmed and 3 probable cases.A probable case means a person has symptoms consistent with the national standard definition of measles, but does not have a... Read More.

Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office hosting Tulsa area human trafficking prevention training

Monday, June 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit will partner with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to help law enforcement, energy and transportation leaders develop counter-trafficking strategies at a Coalition Build from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow.The event aims to close loopholes... Read More.

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, Texas logs 4 new cases, Oklahoma 1

Saturday, June 7 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles this week — but only four of them in Texas — while the outbreaks in Pennsylvania and Michigan have officially ended.There are 1,168 confirmed measles cases in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.... Read More.

Oklahoma Agencies Warn of Scam Texts Pretending to Be DMV Payment Notices

Friday, June 6 by News 9

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Service Oklahoma are warning of a new text message scam targeting drivers.The message claims to be from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), asking for payment for an overdue traffic fine.Authorities are reminding everyone not to respond to or click on any links from the... Read More.

Oklahoma offers free fishing weekend, no license required

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma is inviting residents to enjoy a Free Fishing Weekend on June 7-8, 2025.According to the Oklahoma Game Wardens, during the two days, citizens can fish without needing a state fishing license. It's the perfect chance to get outside, make some memories, and introduce someone new to the sport we all love.... Read More.

Oklahoma dispensary reacts to pre-packaged medical marijuana law

Thursday, June 5 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As of Sunday, a new Oklahoma law says dispensaries can only sell pre-packaged marijuana.The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says there is a grace period for this, as dispensaries have until November 1 to stop selling deli-style weed.Melanie Brown with The Farmacy Dispensary tells Fox 25 she'll be out of her... Read More.

Federal food stamp funding change could cost Oklahoma $500 million, nonprofit warns

Wednesday, June 4 by KTUL

Tulsa, Okla. — A federal proposal to alter funding for food stamps could cost the state and Oklahoma taxpayers nearly 500 million dollars."Our senators and our House members are much more influential than the size of our state would imply, particularly with this administration. And it doesn't take that many calls to an office for... Read More.

Firehawk Aerospace to invest millions in Oklahoma rocket fuel facility

Monday, June 2 by News 9

LAWTON, Okla - A new multimillion-dollar economic development investment is coming to Oklahoma.Firehawk is a Texas-based company that manufactures rocket fuel. The company is investing $22 million in a facility that it says will bring in at least 100 new jobs to the Lawton area.During the announcement with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt,... Read More.