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Fayetteville judge sentences Oklahoma woman more than 16 years on drug trafficking charge
Detectives were notified that Boehrer was transporting methamphetamine from Oklahoma to the Northwest Arkansas area for distribution, according to a news release.
Plans set to renew Ada's Wintersmith Lake
ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — The city of Ada announced a partnership with East Central University's Oka' institute, involving renovations that are planned for Wintersmith Lake. "The Oka' Institute focuses on water sustainability and water management.” Explained Ada assistant city manager Angie Stout. “We reached out to them and said ‘hey, can you help us with the testing of the sediment to determine what the next steps are?’
Oklahoma high school boys tennis: Edmond North, Crossings Christian win 2024 state titles
The 2024 Oklahoma high school boys tennis state tournament ended Saturday at OKC Tennis Center. This year interestingly included domination by non-Tulsa area schools as all three state champions — Edmond North, Crossings Christian and Ada — hail from closer to the central part of the state. It’s often the complete opposite. Metro Christian...
Storm Recovery Efforts Continue
Storm recovery efforts are continuing in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management says the state has submitted a request for FEMA assistance for Pontotoc and Osage counties. Four people in Oklahoma have died in severe storms since April 25th, including one person following a tornado in Barnsdall earlier this week.
Sulphur resident grateful for help, optimistic of town's future following devastating EF3 tornado
SULPHUR, Okla. — Two weeks after a deadly EF3 tornado, the small town of Sulphur is slowly picking up the pieces, with the road to recovery just beginning for its residents. "Absolute dismay. How much damage and how much history was lost in the blink of an eye," Sulphur resident Jason Pontious said.
Weather disaster inspires Sulphur native's new song
SULPHUR, Okla. (KTEN) — Sulphur native TJ Todd spent his high school years on the football field, and it's one part of his new song entitled "This Ole Town." Todd wrote the song as a beacon of hope for the people of Sulphur in the wake of the April 27 tornado that ripped through his town and on to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, where the monkey tree is located.
Former Gov. George Nigh has delivered graduation speeches for decades. For year 75, he's returning to his alma mater
Former Gov. George Nigh is returning to his collegiate alma mater this week to deliver a commencement address for a 75th straight year. Nigh, now 96, will be the featured speaker at East Central University in Ada on Saturday for the 10 a.m. ceremony at the Kerr Activities Center. ECU officials said 322 bachelor’s degrees are scheduled to be granted. ...
Lone Grove, Silo, and Latta all fall at state tournament
EDMOND, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Thursday was not the day our local teams were hoping for at the OSSAA state baseball tournament. In 3A, Silo lost to Washington 11-1. The loss snaps their 18-game winning streak in state tournament games, the second longest in Oklahoma history. The Rebels had previously won six-straight 2A spring titles.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Chickasaw Nation is pooling its many resources to aid the cities of Sulphur and Marietta, Okla. in the aftermath of the fatal April 27 storm system that ravaged both communities. First responders and Chickawaw Nation Lighthorse Police have been on-site assisting with search and rescue efforts, assessing damage, and...
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