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Multiple School Proms Canceled, Rescheduled Due To Severe Weather
Edmond, Yukon, Putnam City and Oklahoma City Public Schools have cancelled their proms for April 27 due to the possibility of severe weather. Yukon is rescheduling their prom for April 28. Oklahoma City Public Schools has postponed the proms for Northwest Classen High School and Emerson North High School. Mustang...
Grant would ease need for mental health services
When Ty Pool was hired as vice president of Physician Services & Clinics at Grady Memorial Hospital in July 2021, one of the things physicians consistently asked for was more and better access to mental health care for their patients. If the hospital and Five Oaks Family Medical Clinic are...
Rush Springs man wanted after authorities allege he was living on oilfield site
RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (KSWO) - A Rush Springs man faces a felony charge after investigators believe he had been living at an oilfield site. Ronnie Frick faces a single charge of trespass and damage to a critical infrastructure facility, a crime that could land him behind bars for 10 years and fines up to $100,000.
How A Fake Amazon Delivery Van Helped Oklahoma Investigators Bust Illegal Marijuana Farm
A traffic stop helped Oklahoma investigators track down an illegal marijuana farm. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics linked a fake Amazon van in Missouri to Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Capitol provides a space for change to take place on the law books. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Spokesperson Mark Woodward spent his time at the Capitol on Tuesday advocating for legislation to combat illegal marijuana operations.
Fletcher teacher reaches 60+ years, now set to retire after influencing generations
FLETCHER, Okla. (KSWO) - Sixty years is a long time to be doing anything, but to hold the same job for sixty years is an accomplishment not many can say they achieved. However, Devilla Watts, who is a math teacher at Fletcher, spent the past 60-plus years as a teacher and is now set to retire at the end of the school year.
Negligent homicide charge filed in fatal county crash
EL RENO – A semi-truck driver faces up to two years in prison and fines totaling up to $2,000 if convicted of causing a fatal crash in far west Canadian County. Chickasha’s Cordele R. Brandon Sr., 69, was charged April 9 with two counts of negligent homicide by motor vehicle in Canadian County District Court.
Legendary Ag Teacher at Amber- Pocasset retires after 48 Years
AMBER, Okla. (KFOR) — The days are getting longer, winter wheat is heading out, and Ag Teacher Billy Scott is riding herd on a regional speech contest, a last for him, though he’s made a promise not to count. “I’m not saying anything about this being my last...
Former Boone-Apache School teacher accused of relationship with underage student, faces 2 felonies
APACHE, Okla. (KSWO) - A former teacher with the Boone-Apache School District faces two felony counts, following an alleged inappropriate relationship between him and an underage student. 52-year-old Myles Stephenson Jr. of Anadarko is charged with lewd acts to a child under 16, and enticing a child under 16 into...
Elgin superintendent receives Superintendent of the Year nod from OASA
ELGIN, Okla. (KSWO) - Nate Meraz, Superintendent of Elgin Public Schools is the 2024 OASA District 13 Superintendent of the Year. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators by having members nominate and vote for their peers to recognize their leadership. Meraz stated:. The OASA defines the outstanding administrator as thosewho:. demonstrate...
Fort Cobb woman allegedly robs woman and assaults police officer
CADDO CO., Okla. (KSWO) - A woman from Fort Cobb faces several life sentences after she allegedly robbed a woman and assaulted an Anadarko police officer. Ellen Twohatchet is charged with four crimes in total, including second-degree robbery, assault on an officer, malicious injury to property and public intoxication. Court...
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