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Oklahoma's transition to managed Medicaid brings new benefits, challenges
Amanda Paul was inspired to become a speech-language pathologist because of her daughter, who experienced language and learning problems as a child. Now, Paul runs her own clinic in downtown Chickasha, where she serves mostly Medicaid families. She uses shelves filled with toys to connect with kids with autism, Down...
Grady County Police Chase: Driver Accused Of Ramming Police Car
A woman accused of ramming a police car after leading Rush Springs' Police on a high-speed pursuit was jailed on multiple complaints in Grady County. The intense moments were captured on police bodycam. In the early morning hours, around 1:30 a.m., a Rush Springs Police officer--northbound on Highway 81 was...
Oklahoma Nonprofit Helps Children Share Traumatic Events, Hosting Fundraiser
Children who experience traumatic events are often traumatized again when they have to tell authorities what happened, but an Oklahoma group is working to help ease that burden with its mobile outreach program. Bill Turner with Oklahoma Interviewing Services spoke with News 9 about some of the services they provide.
'We Just Want To Bring Him Home:' Family Asks Public For Help In Search For Missing Tuttle Man
A metro family is desperate for answers as they search for a missing family member. 30-year-old Keith Carlson was last seen leaving his home in Tuttle almost two weeks ago. "He was a homebody for sure," Jennifer Bost, Carlson’s sister, said. His family calls him shy, loving, and a...
Canadian Co. Deputies Seize Illegal Drugs Headed To New Jersey, California Man Arrested
The Canadian County Sheriff’s Office seized 94 pounds of marijuana, 27 kilograms of cocaine and five kilograms of fentanyl at a traffic stop and arrested one man on May 26. Gervis Gayle, who was driving the semi, was arrested for trafficking narcotics. Deputies pulled over the semi saying it...
USAO drops two games, exits from NAIA Women’s World Series – Our Lady of the Lake, from Texas, wins championship
On Wednesday, May 29, the Lady Drovers from the University of Science & Arts (Chickasha, Oklahoma) dropped a 3-2 heart-breaker to Jessup University. The game was tied 1-1 after three innings, but Jessup scores in the top of both the fourth and fifth stanzas, to gain a 3-1 advantage. Science & Arts garnered one run in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, but Jessup held on for the...
The Golden Years
As it prepares to celebrate a half century serving Yukon, Spanish Cove is recognized across the state as one of Oklahoma’s best retirement communities. The residents who live at Spanish Cove Retirement Village “really thrive”, CEO Don Blose advised a Yukon civic group. “What really impresses me...
YMCA to again operate Chickasha’s swimming pool
CHICKASHA – The YMCA will operate the municipal swimming pool in Shannon Springs Park again this year. The City Council unanimously approved renewal of the contract. The pool will be open for “recreational swim purposes” from May 28 through Aug. 31, and typical hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the contract provides.
Award-winning Yukon city manager fired abruptly: 'This is a huge mar on our city.'
YUKON — Controversy has erupted after a city council majority voted to abruptly fire the city manager earlier this month. After an executive session that lasted a few minutes, the Yukon City Council voted 3-2 to terminate City Manager Tammy Kretchmar's contract during a May 14 meeting “without cause.”
Missing Teen From El Reno Located, OHP Reports
5 p.m. Update: A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing out of El Reno has been located, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. An Endangered Missing Advisory was issued for the teen on Saturday after she was last seen that evening. No details on where she was located or her...
Chickasha seeks grant for pedestrian bridge over RR tracks
CHICKASHA – The impact of one word was demonstrated during the latest City Council meeting. A lengthy debate ensued during consideration of whether to apply for a grant “for the Old Town Railroad Pedestrian Bridge project.”. The $750,000 grant would be derived from the federal Infrastructure Investment and...
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