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Sulphur Schools gives inside look at new $35 million facility

SULPHUR, Oklahoma (KXII) - Sulphur Public Schools held an open house Thursday for its new 70,000-square-foot facility, which includes a 1,400-seat arena, a 750-seat performing arts center and a college and career center. The $35 million building was funded by the district’s 2022 bond. Superintendent Matt Holder said the...

Sulphur, OK · 15h
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New data shows 44 Oklahoma rural hospitals face closure

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dozens of Oklahoma’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing. A new report says funding cuts are not the only reason why. Rural areas like Pauls Valley and Stilwell have already seen their hospitals shut down due to funding problems. Experts we spoke with say issues with private insurers may trigger […]

Oklahoma · 1d

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Rain’s Law brings fentanyl education to Oklahoma students

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A law aimed at protecting Oklahoma students from the dangers of fentanyl is now in effect. Rain’s Law is the measure that requires schools to provide critical information on fentanyl abuse and prevention, along with information on staying safe from drug poisoning. It was named...

Oklahoma · 17h
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State Rep. Josh Cantrell re-elected to Oklahoma House

OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Oklahoma House Representative Josh Cantrell (R-Kingston) has been re-elected to the Oklahoma House District 49 seat. The district covers parts of Carter, Love and Marshall Counties. Cantrell was elected to his third term. He won over Democrat Dusty Jo Jones.

Oklahoma · 2d
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Pontotoc Technology Center line work students train with new equipment

ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Future lineworkers at the Pontotoc Technology Center in Ada are training with new trucks, towers and safety gear paid for by the American Rescue Plan Act’s Broadband Grant. The grant awarded was $665,680 and PTC has finally used all of the money for the equipment....

Ada, OK · 1d

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Marshall County voters pass sales tax for EMS upgrades

MARSHALL COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - Marshall County voters passed a half cent sales tax that will go towards EMS upgrades. The county currently has one EMS station. The sales tax will help fund two more stations and another crew. It passed with 66% of the vote.

Marshall County, OK · 2d

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City streets benefit from combined effort

Working with the approval of the Love County commissioners and with materials provided by the City of Marietta, workers on Wednesday began resurfacing two of the worst streets in town on Second and Third Streets. City workers had brought the proposal of a joint effort to the commissioners earlier in...

Marietta, OK · 2d

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Veterans Day parade celebration to kick off in Duncan

The community of Duncan is getting ready to honor the men and women who have served our country with a special Veterans Day Parade Celebration.

Duncan, OK · 4d

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Attorneys for Karl Fontenot file two new motions

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Karl Fontenot’s attorneys have filed two motions this week after a judge ordered a new trial in September. They had a hearing Friday morning in Ardmore held in the judge’s chambers, in private. “We were hopeful that the Attorney General would decide to do the right thing and step down to […]

Oklahoma · 6d

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Water service shut off in Colbert after main break

COLBERT, Okla. (KXII) - Water service has been shut off in Colbert after a water main break. The town said the interruption will affect the whole town, and they will update residents as crews work to fix the break.

Colbert, OK · 6d

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Cantrell, Jones vie for Oklahoma House District 49 seat

OKLAHOMA (KXII) - Two candidates are running for Oklahoma House District 49 as early voting continues in southern Oklahoma. The district covers parts of Carter, Love and Marshall counties. The candidates. Republican incumbent Josh Cantrell faces Democrat Dusty Jo Jones. Both are from Kingston. Cantrell is asking for a third...

Oklahoma · 7d

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Durant Area Chamber of Commerce honored at OCCE 2026 Awards Celebration

Ponca City, Okla. — The Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) celebrated excellence in the chamber profession by honoring outstanding leaders and professionals during its 2026 Annual Conference and Awards Celebration on October 20 at the historic Marland Mansion in Ponca City. The awards recognized five chamber professionals whose...

Durant, OK · 7d

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Chicken Shack chosen to operate Lake Murray state park restaurant

ARDMORE, Okla. (KOKH) — State officials announced that a new restaurant operator has been chosen to open a new restaurant inside a state park. On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department announced that Chicken Shack will open a new restaurant inside Lake Murray State Park Lodge. “Lake Murray...

Ardmore, OK · 9d

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Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Questions State Enforcement

Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Raises Questions About State Enforcement of Wastewater Violations. A new Oklahoma oil pollution investigation has raised questions about how state regulators responded to years of reported wastewater problems involving Citation Oil & Gas in southern Oklahoma. Published October 27 by ProPublica and The Frontier, the investigation found the company was named in more than 1,000 state incident reports and other alleged rule violations over the past decade. Despite repeated complaints and recommendations from regulatory staff, the journalists found no record of a completed state enforcement case or fine against the company.

Oklahoma · 8d

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Oklahoma lawmakers consider strategies to counter student absenteeism

OKLAHOMA CITY — Addressing student absenteeism will take two things, school district and court officials said Wednesday: money and manpower. Speakers at an interim study at the state Capitol agreed Oklahoma could help improve school attendance by funding more full-time staff dedicated to meeting with families and connecting them to resources, overseeing court diversion programs […]

Oklahoma · 8d

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Community members invited to join new drug-free coalition

DURANT – In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health is inviting community members, organizations and local leaders to join a growing Drug-Free Coalition (DFC) focused on preventing substance misuse and strengthening communities throughout the region. The coalition was established to unite community partners who share a...

Durant, OK · 7d

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Two candidates on ballot for Oklahoma Senate District 6

DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Two candidates are on the ballot for Oklahoma State Senate District 6: incumbent Republican David Bullard and Democrat Patrick Southerland. Bullard is seeking reelection after eight years in office. “That last four years of your term are your best. That’s your best chance to get more...

Oklahoma · 10d

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This oil company is linked to 1,000 pollution incidents and other violations. Oklahoma never punished it.

In June 2023, staff at an Oklahoma regulatory agency were fed up. The state isn’t known for cracking down on oil and gas companies for polluting the environment, but for over a year, the staff had been building a case to punish Citation Oil & Gas, one of the nation’s largest privately owned oil companies.

Oklahoma · 10d

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Two candidates face off for Oklahoma’s 5th Judicial District, Office 1 judge seat

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Voters in southwest Oklahoma will decide who will serve as their District 5, Office 1 judge, covering Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson and Stephens counties. Christine Galbraith and Neil West are both running for the seat. Candidates discuss motivations. Galbraith currently serves as a special judge with the...

Lawton, OK · 10d