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With school librarians in short supply, Oklahoma education board begrudgingly grants 56 waivers

The State Board of Education approved requests Thursday from 56 districts to reduce library hours or replace supervision with a library aide instead of a certified librarian.

Oklahoma · 09-28

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Entries Open for Oklahoma Student-Artist Calendar Contest

Oklahoma students are being encouraged to use their creativity to help keep the state clean and beautiful. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is accepting entries for this year’s Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest, formerly known as the Trash Poster Contest. This year’s theme is teamwork, with students asked to show how people can work together to prevent litter and take pride in their communities.

Oklahoma · 09-28
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What REALLY Happened to the Oklahoma State Fair’s Goodholm Mansion? 🏛️🏚️

Ever wondered what happened to the iconic house that sat on the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds?. We dive into the fascinating history of the Andrew Goodholm Mansion! Built in 1899 from a Sears & Roebuck mail-order kit by Swedish immigrant Andrew Goodholm, this historic Victorian home lived a full life, from housing the Goodholm family to being saved, relocated, and opened for walking tours at the fairgrounds.

Oklahoma · 09-28

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Remains of Comanche girl taken to Carlisle Indian School returned to Oklahoma

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The remains of a Comanche girl who was taken from her home in 1894 have been returned to Oklahoma. 15-year-old Frances Bones was taken from Indian Territory and brought to Pennsylvania in November 1894, where she passed away in May the next year. She was buried...

Comanche County, OK · 09-24
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Granddaughter retraces Oklahoma roots of gospel hit “I’ll Fly Away”

LE FLORE COUNTY, Okla. - Ninety years after Albert E. Brumley wrote “I’ll Fly Away” in the cotton fields outside Rock Island, Oklahoma, the gospel hymn is still filling churches, movie soundtracks and, more recently, his own granddaughter’s social media feed. Betsy Brumley runs Brumley and...

Oklahoma · 09-25

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Pumpkin Picking Season Arrives Across Southwest Oklahoma With Five Patches Opening Weekends This Month

Southwest Oklahoma's got five pumpkin patches spread across 14 counties this fall. One's been running since 2002, and there's a brand new spot that has already opened for the season near Snyder.

Southwestern Oklahoma, OK · 09-26

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This Small Oklahoma Museum Keeps Egyptian Mummies And Shrunken Heads And Opens Its Doors For Free

Some Oklahoma road trips end with a photo of a water tower, and some end with you standing eye-level with a 2,300-year-old Egyptian woman. I went in expecting a quiet little art gallery with a few landscape paintings and left wondering how a collection this wild ended up tucked onto a college campus in the middle of the state.

Oklahoma · 09-25

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Oklahoma students invited to enter ODOT’s Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest

OKLAHOMA - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is inviting students across the state to enter its Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest, with submissions accepted through Friday, Oct. 30. Formerly known as the Trash Poster Contest, the competition asks students to create original artwork showing how teamwork can help prevent...

Oklahoma · 09-25

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With school librarians in short supply, the Oklahoma education board begrudgingly grants 56 waivers

According to documents from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, many schools’ enrollment should support a half or full-time Library Media Specialist, despite district plans only providing for an assistant or a specialist with a shorter time. Board member Becky Carson quoted several studies showing that schools with a...

Oklahoma · 09-25

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Lawton’s International Festival continues after brief weather delay

LAWTON, Okla. — Lawton’s International Festival wrapped up a busy Saturday in Elmer Thomas Park despite weather trouble earlier Saturday evening. City staff briefly asked attendees to shelter in their cars because of nearby lightning. A short time later, officials gave the all-clear and the festival continued. On...

Lawton, OK · 09-27

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Why the Oklahoma State Fair Space Needle is Gone Forever 🎡💔

The Space Needle stood tall at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds for 50 years after being built in 1968. But in 2018, this iconic landmark was demolished following $1 million in flood damage to its underground control systems. Do you remember riding the Space Needle?. Share your favorite Oklahoma State Fair...

Oklahoma · 09-26

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National Public Lands Day to kick off at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - National Public Lands Day is taking place this Saturday. All across the country, volunteers will help clean up state and national parks. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has been participating in National Public Lands Day for the last few years. It’s an event that continues to...

Lawton, OK · 09-24

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Community Conversations: Great Bavarian Circus makes way to Lawton

On today’s segment of Community Conversations 7News anchor Katie Wittman took to the field to meet with circus performer Damien Spindler.

Lawton, OK · 09-24

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Pumpkin Picking Season Arrives Across Southwest Oklahoma With Five Patches Opening Weekends This Month

Southwest Oklahoma's got five pumpkin patches spread across 14 counties this fall. One's been running since 2002, and there's a brand new spot that has already opened for the season near Snyder.

Southwestern Oklahoma, OK · 09-26

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Germany's Great Bavarian Circus opening in Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton, OK · 09-25

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Six Oklahoma Drive-In Theaters Still Showing Films Under the Wide-Open Sky

Oklahoma still has something most states lost decades ago: real, working drive-in movie theaters where you can watch a film from the comfort of your own car beneath a wide, starlit sky. These beloved spots are more than just a way to catch a flick on a Friday night. They...

Oklahoma · 09-22

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Gov. Stitt proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a proclamation declaring Friday, Sept. 25, as Dolly Parton Day in Oklahoma, in honor of the late Queen of Country. Dolly Parton passed away on Aug. 25, 2026 at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer....

Oklahoma · 09-24