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Fiery crash on Will Rogers Turnpike: Truck veers off overpass near Vinita, Troopers report no fatalaties

Thursday, June 19 by News 6

Photos from The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, and viewer Gayle SueVINITA, Okla. -The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to what it initially reported as a fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike-(watch video) eastbound at the Vinita Exit.According to troopers, a semi or a box truck drove off the overpass and may have exploded, with a portion of... Read More.

NOC Regents Approve Internal Audit Report

Tuesday, April 29 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College regents approved an internal audit report from Crawford & Associates at a meeting in Tonkawa.The internal audit included two areas, according to Dwayne Tate of Crawford & Associates.“First is to provide a claims audit and the second is to follow up on last year’s recommendations,” he said.“We would like to express... Read More.

Deteriorating roads cost Oklahoma drivers $6.3 billion annually, report finds

Wednesday, April 23 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -Poor road conditions, traffic congestion and safety deficiencies are costing Oklahoma drivers a total of $6.3 billion each year, according to a report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.According to the report, aging infrastructure and inadequate investment are key contributors to increased vehicle operating costs, wasted time and fuel, and traffic crash-related... Read More.

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

Tuesday, April 22 by News 6

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 the fourth-worst place to live... Read More.

Norman Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Failing to Report Child Sex Abuse in 2015

Thursday, April 3 by News 9

A Norman teacher accused of failing to act on reported child sex abuse is behind bars.Jail records show Valerie Hartless was arrested early Wednesday morning on a warrant. She is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center on a $75,000 bond.According to court records, a teenager reported sexual abuse to Hartless in 2015,... Read More.

U.S. Falls to Lowest-Ever Ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report

Friday, March 21 by CBS News

The United States this year fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, which highlights the positive effects benevolence and social connections have on people's life satisfaction.Finland remained the happiest nation for the eighth year in a row, while Mexico and Costa Rico ranked among the top 10 for... Read More.

Biden Administration Gave Billions to Green Groups Founded Shortly Before Receiving Money, Report Says

Friday, March 14 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Biden administration gave at least $20 billion to “environmental groups,” most of which were founded not long before receiving the funds, The New York Post reported recently.Members of the administration distributed the money to at least two organizations that say they invest in renewable energy projects and one... Read More.

Search Called Off At Winfield City Lake Following Report Of Missing Child

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Search efforts ended just before 7 p.m. Thursday for a child reported missing in the water at Winfield City Lake.At 2:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a woman who was at the beach area of the north side of the lake reported to park personnel a boy, approximately 8-10 years old, was missing in the water.The... Read More.

KHP Report On Fiery Crash Says Truck Driver Ran Stop Sign, 3-Month Old Treated For Minor Injuries

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Kansas Highway Patrol says the cause of a fiery three-vehicle accident Wednesday morning in Winfield that involved two semis and an SUV was attributed to a truck driver running a stop sign.KHP's report also revealed a three-month-old, Ender Shelton, was a passenger in the SUV and was... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

Wednesday, April 13 by Lyman James

By BRADY BAUMANThe City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the virus. Winfield saw 4,350 residents... Read More.